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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Armchair with Detailed Seaming through the Front to Back
Contemporary Armchair with Detailed Seaming through the Front to Back

Contemporary Armchair with Detailed Seaming through the Front to Back

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

The lounge chair projects pure haute couture, with its sensuous feminine outline and voluptuous shape. Each exquisite curve features detailed seaming through the front to back, enveloped by a sinuous footer, creating the pièce de résistance...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

"Madeleine" Bow Back Oak Chair with performance woven seat by Christiane Lemieux
"Madeleine" Bow Back Oak Chair with performance woven seat by Christiane Lemieux

"Madeleine" Bow Back Oak Chair with performance woven seat by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

This modern solid Oak dining chair features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered seat. The seat is crafted for comfort and made with a woven performance-grade fabric ...

Category

2010s Vietnamese Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs on Casters
Pair Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs on Casters

Pair Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs on Casters

Located in West Chester, PA

Vintage upholstered lounge chairs on rolling casters with loose seat and back cushions which are flippable. Previously reupholstered and still in very good shape and clean with minor...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Contemporary stained beech wood COM Silhouette dining chair by InsidherLand
Contemporary stained beech wood COM Silhouette dining chair by InsidherLand

Contemporary stained beech wood COM Silhouette dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye-catching dining chair. The joint dimension of people and objects represented by severa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs In Custom Velvet & Lacquer Finishes
Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs In Custom Velvet & Lacquer Finishes

Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs In Custom Velvet & Lacquer Finishes

Located in New York, NY

A refined expression of minimal architectural elegance, this chair features a sleek three-leg structure with subtle metal accents. Its sculptural form balances simplicity and sophist...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Set of 3 Counter Bar Stools w. Backrest - Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powder Coated
Set of 3 Counter Bar Stools w. Backrest - Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powder Coated

Set of 3 Counter Bar Stools w. Backrest - Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powder Coated

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

Customizable Black Matte and Gray Upholstered Lounge Chair - Soho Collection
Customizable Black Matte and Gray Upholstered Lounge Chair - Soho Collection

Customizable Black Matte and Gray Upholstered Lounge Chair - Soho Collection

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

A Soho armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with black matte finish and checkered gray fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Soho armchair brings vint...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Lacquer, Leather, Fabric, Cane

Inez Counter Stool by Crump and Kwash
Inez Counter Stool by Crump and Kwash

Inez Counter Stool by Crump and Kwash

By Crump and Kwash

Located in Baltimore City, MD

Inez Counter stool by Crump and Kwash Carved, solid wood seat, base, and under cap / hand rubbed oil finish / solid steel construction / durable powder coat finish / 360 degree rotating...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Swivel Dining Chair w/ Architectural Silhouette—Sotiris Lazou Design Studio
Swivel Dining Chair w/ Architectural Silhouette—Sotiris Lazou Design Studio

Swivel Dining Chair w/ Architectural Silhouette—Sotiris Lazou Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This iconic fully upholstered chair is a masterful exercise in minimalist design, combining sleek volume with unparalleled comfort. Every detail has been precisely chosen to ensure t...

Category

2010s European Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Modernist Style Parchment-Upholstered Bench.
Modernist Style Parchment-Upholstered Bench.

Modernist Style Parchment-Upholstered Bench.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Fully wrapped in warm-toned Pergamino parchment, this bench combines minimalist geometry with luxurious natural texture. The parchment’s subtle tonal variations and smooth matte fini...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Parchment

Sumptuous Low Profile Ralph Lauren Cognac Leather Designer Sofa
Sumptuous Low Profile Ralph Lauren Cognac Leather Designer Sofa

Sumptuous Low Profile Ralph Lauren Cognac Leather Designer Sofa

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome sofa in a thick and buttery cognac saddle leather. Beautifully designed with a low profile wooden plinth base that is also upholstered in the same cognac leather. The black ...

Category

Early 2000s Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Contemporary sculptural chenille wood Silhouette dining chair by InsidherLand
Contemporary sculptural chenille wood Silhouette dining chair by InsidherLand

Contemporary sculptural chenille wood Silhouette dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Iron Design Award Winner for Furniture Design at the A’Design Award Competition 2023-2024 Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Chenille, Beech

Bench Organic Contemporary Blackened Steel and Saddle Leather with Horsehair
Bench Organic Contemporary Blackened Steel and Saddle Leather with Horsehair

Bench Organic Contemporary Blackened Steel and Saddle Leather with Horsehair

By J.M. Szymanski

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

Custom Cane Dining Chair by Carlesi Tonelli Studio, Black Leather
Custom Cane Dining Chair by Carlesi Tonelli Studio, Black Leather

Custom Cane Dining Chair by Carlesi Tonelli Studio, Black Leather

By Carlesi Tonelli Studio

Located in New York, NY

The chair is made of steam-bent wood and upholstered in Italian black leather. The manufacturing of the item requires a manual installation of the cane that needs artisanal craft and...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Suelo Outdoor Lounge Chair, Walnut Finish
Suelo Outdoor Lounge Chair, Walnut Finish

Suelo Outdoor Lounge Chair, Walnut Finish

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

This Suelo® Outdoor lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. The wo...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Manhattan Cube Sculptural Side Table, Yellow, by Margit Wittig
Contemporary Manhattan Cube Sculptural Side Table, Yellow, by Margit Wittig

Contemporary Manhattan Cube Sculptural Side Table, Yellow, by Margit Wittig

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

The Manhattan cuboid is a deceptively simple side table, created by artist-designer Margit Wittig that can double up as a sculptural seat. It replicates a shape which Margit is fond of and has previously used in lighting on a smaller scale, a slightly imperfect cuboid. ‘The designing of the new side table felt like a natural progression in my range of products. An aesthetically pleasing and functional table, using concepts...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Alcove Bench Upholstered In Olive Velvet With Fringe Skirt Trim By Sidani Design
Alcove Bench Upholstered In Olive Velvet With Fringe Skirt Trim By Sidani Design

Alcove Bench Upholstered In Olive Velvet With Fringe Skirt Trim By Sidani Design

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Collection embraces a bold silhouette — rectangular and linear — that gently r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Counter Stool in Black Faux Leather and Black Wood Finish, Sotto Collection
Counter Stool in Black Faux Leather and Black Wood Finish, Sotto Collection

Counter Stool in Black Faux Leather and Black Wood Finish, Sotto Collection

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

The Sotto counter stool by Uultis strikes a confident balance between sculptural presence and everyday comfort. Designed for use at countertop height, it features a clean-lined black...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Faux Leather

New Pair of Chairs in Wrought Iron with Silinog Fabric by Etro in Back and Seat
New Pair of Chairs in Wrought Iron with Silinog Fabric by Etro in Back and Seat

New Pair of Chairs in Wrought Iron with Silinog Fabric by Etro in Back and Seat

Located in Miami, FL

Garden chairs in wrought iron for indoor or outdoor You must indicate if you want the product with the special treatment for outdoor. Price per item Paint: Color Epoxi paint of the...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Contemporary Black and Light Grey Velvet Three-seater Sofa
Italian Contemporary Black and Light Grey Velvet Three-seater Sofa

Italian Contemporary Black and Light Grey Velvet Three-seater Sofa

Located in Scandicci, Florence

This beautiful three-seater sofa made with a handmade wooden inner structure and upholstered in a beautiful black and light grey velvet. Embellished with three back-protection cushio...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Modern sculptural pink sand velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand
Modern sculptural pink sand velvet Double Arch dining chair by InsidherLand

Modern sculptural pink sand velvet Double Arch dining chair 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

Contemporary Mexican Hand Carved Bench in Cedar Wood
Contemporary Mexican Hand Carved Bench in Cedar Wood

Contemporary Mexican Hand Carved Bench in Cedar Wood

By Mauricio Lara

Located in Guadalajara, Jal.

A piece to touch it. The division in the surface between the carving and the smooth wood defines the area to sit as a symbol of respect for the work of the craftsman and to cares...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Seating

Materials

Cedar

Modern Sofa Gropius CS1 by Noom, Two-Seater, Upholstered, Minimalist Design
Modern Sofa Gropius CS1 by Noom, Two-Seater, Upholstered, Minimalist Design

Modern Sofa Gropius CS1 by Noom, Two-Seater, Upholstered, Minimalist Design

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...

Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Cotton, Jacquard, Linen, Faux Fur, Foam...

Ocra Linen Slipcover Occasional Chair by Frances Jean
Ocra Linen Slipcover Occasional Chair by Frances Jean

Ocra Linen Slipcover Occasional Chair by Frances Jean

Located in London, GB

The Ocra Occasional Chair is designed with an embracing silhouette and a supportive, balanced scale, offering both comfort and understated refinement. A relaxed linen slipcover gives...

Category

2010s British Modern Seating

Materials

Linen, Upholstery

Hand-Tailored Retro Style Sofa, Channel Tufted Velvet
Hand-Tailored Retro Style Sofa, Channel Tufted Velvet

Hand-Tailored Retro Style Sofa, Channel Tufted Velvet

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary retro style sofa in beige latte velvet. Plinth antique brushed brass. All hardwood frame with interlocking construction. Advanced comfort...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corolla 271 White Armchair by Cristina Celestino

Corolla 271 White Armchair by Cristina Celestino

By Cristina Celestino, Billiani 1911

Located in Milan, IT

Designed by Cristina Celestino for Billiani, this splendid armchair boasts an elegant and ergonomic profile. Distinguished for a total-white look, it rests on beechwood legs with rou...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Beech

Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Sapele Wood, Bouclé, Brass, Handmade Greenapple
Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Sapele Wood, Bouclé, Brass, Handmade Greenapple

Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Sapele Wood, Bouclé, Brass, Handmade Greenapple

By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sense accent chair embodies the essence of slow living, designed to enc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Bob Lounge Chair by  Pearson Lloyd for Coalesse/Steelcase
Bob Lounge Chair by  Pearson Lloyd for Coalesse/Steelcase

Bob Lounge Chair by Pearson Lloyd for Coalesse/Steelcase

By Pearson Lloyd, Steelcase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A well-crafted beauty. With flared arms, a matte polished aluminum base and a very comfortable feel, the Bob Lounge chair is well-suited for home or a professional space. The line w...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Modern Catatua Pouf, Ottoman, DEDAR Ivory Boucle, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Modern Catatua Pouf, Ottoman, DEDAR Ivory Boucle, Handmade Portugal Greenapple

Modern Catatua Pouf, Ottoman, DEDAR Ivory Boucle, Handmade Portugal Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple, Dedar

Located in Lisboa, PT

Modern Catatua Pouf, Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe The Catatua pouf channels the expressive character of the cockatoo, with a bold yet playful s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Faux Fur

Handmade Velvet Fringes Bench by Munna Design Studio, Modern Style
Handmade Velvet Fringes Bench by Munna Design Studio, Modern Style

Handmade Velvet Fringes Bench by Munna Design Studio, Modern Style

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

The handmade bench draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Accent Lounge Chair Flock by NOOM, Modern Design, Faux Sheepskin, Beige
Accent Lounge Chair Flock by NOOM, Modern Design, Faux Sheepskin, Beige

Accent Lounge Chair Flock by NOOM, Modern Design, Faux Sheepskin, Beige

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

Located in Paris, FR

The “Flock” furniture collection draws on the idea that home is a place of comfort, sanctuary, and gathering and should be filled with personalized, character-rich, and eye-catching ...

Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating

Materials

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

Vintage Omani Scrolled Wrought Iron Teak Saddle Seat Lounge Armchair
Vintage Omani Scrolled Wrought Iron Teak Saddle Seat Lounge Armchair

Vintage Omani Scrolled Wrought Iron Teak Saddle Seat Lounge Armchair

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Middle Eastern saddle seat lounge chair. Made of scrolled wrought iron featuring a teak chain link style sling seat, acanthus carved arms, and Fleur de lis accents. Made an...

Category

20th Century Omani Modern Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modern sculptural camel chenille handmade Double Arch armchair by InsidherLand
Modern sculptural camel chenille handmade Double Arch armchair by InsidherLand

Modern sculptural camel chenille handmade Double Arch armchair 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, Chenille

Fox Bar Stool in Dedar Tiger Mountain Fabric — Statement Seating for Home Bars
Fox Bar Stool in Dedar Tiger Mountain Fabric — Statement Seating for Home Bars

Fox Bar Stool in Dedar Tiger Mountain Fabric — Statement Seating for Home Bars

By Dmitriy Kozinenko

Located in Kyiv, UA

The Fox bar stool wears its Dedar Tiger Mountain fabric like a trophy coat. Designer Dmytro Kozinenko gave the stool one unforgettable feature — a soft back leg that curves like a fo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Gubi Bohemian 72 Sofa in Rattan strips by Gabriella Crespi
Gubi Bohemian 72 Sofa in Rattan strips by Gabriella Crespi

Gubi Bohemian 72 Sofa in Rattan strips by Gabriella Crespi

By Gubi, Gabriella Crespi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bohemian '72 sofa designed by Gabriella Crespi and produced 50 years later by Gubi. Bohemian '72 sofa is part of a collection of furniture made of rattan that combines the designer's...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Foam

Nomon Hand-Pleated Dining Chair in Leopard Velvet and Fumed Eucalyptus
Nomon Hand-Pleated Dining Chair in Leopard Velvet and Fumed Eucalyptus

Nomon Hand-Pleated Dining Chair in Leopard Velvet and Fumed Eucalyptus

By Nomon

Located in New York, NY

The contemporary dining chair hold a stimulating design, as it holds an elegant combination of handmade couture techniques, wood, and metal. Its water repellent and stain resistant v...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Puffy' by HEM, White Steel, Eggshell Bouclé
Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Puffy' by HEM, White Steel, Eggshell Bouclé

Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Puffy' by HEM, White Steel, Eggshell Bouclé

By HEM , Faye Toogood

Located in Paris, IDF

PUFFY, Lounge Chair Design: Faye Toogood Editor: HEM Model shown on main image: Steel frame: Cream, Matte (RAL 9001) Upholstery: Storr, Eggshell (97% Pure New Wool, 3% Nylon) The detachable upholstery of the Puffy Lounge Chair is fat and plump, its generous shape spills freely over the sides of a tubular steel frame which, in stark contrast, is hard-lined and strong. The two key elements of this seating design by Faye Toogood are in purposeful and playful juxtaposition. The elementary frame is inspired by the rational structure of classic modernist design, whilst the extravagant quilt-like upholstery warmly embraces and envelopes, is comforting and reassuring. The Puffy Chair...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

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

Modern Bar Stool in Argentine Exotic Wood and Sheepskin by Costantini, Bruno
Modern Bar Stool in Argentine Exotic Wood and Sheepskin by Costantini, Bruno

Modern Bar Stool in Argentine Exotic Wood and Sheepskin by Costantini, Bruno

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The Bruno Ovino Stool has a subtle sloping back leg that provides its signature profile. This design alludes to the chair of the same name, which has become one of Costantini's most ...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

White Vinyl Curved Floating Back Sofa with Walnut-Stained Maple Legs, Custom
White Vinyl Curved Floating Back Sofa with Walnut-Stained Maple Legs, Custom

White Vinyl Curved Floating Back Sofa with Walnut-Stained Maple Legs, Custom

By The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

Architectural lines meet organic flow in this curved tight-seat sofa. Defined by its unique floating backrest and sculptural maple legs in a rich walnut stain, this piece offers a so...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Maple

Set of Six Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan and Cane Dining Chairs
Set of Six Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan and Cane Dining Chairs

Set of Six Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan and Cane Dining Chairs

By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company, McGuire

Located in Peabody, MA

Set of six dining armchairs designed by Barbara Barry for Baker/McGuire. Their regency influenced rattan frames are woven with a fine double mesh caning and feature arched vents in t...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Upholstery

Coastal Rattan Settee
Coastal Rattan Settee

Coastal Rattan Settee

By Bramble

Located in Westwood, NJ

The settee offers a refined extension of relaxed coastal design, blending natural texture with tailored comfort in a compact, versatile silhouette. The settee features a sturdy wood ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères

Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The 'Méandre'™ dark bronze side chair by Design Frères®. Chic and understated.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Purple Couture Geometric Line Pouf

Purple Couture Geometric Line Pouf

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

A cylindrical purple pouf decorated by a set of viscose fringes of different colors and lengths. The base of this item is in painted beech wood padded with...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

Conservatory Sun Lounger in Stainless Steel Powder Coated White with Cushion
Conservatory Sun Lounger in Stainless Steel Powder Coated White with Cushion

Conservatory Sun Lounger in Stainless Steel Powder Coated White with Cushion

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Conservatory Collection offers a window to a bygone era, when conservatories and orangeries were sanctuaries of peace and quiet, seamlessly blending the indoors with the natural ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

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

'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in Mohair Velvet or COM
'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in Mohair Velvet or COM

'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in Mohair Velvet or COM

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Méandre bench by DESIGN FRÈRES in mohair velvet or COM. Upholstered firm in mohair velvet (specify color) or provide COM (1 yard). Mohair velvet is extremely durable and resists...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Curved Velvet Sofa with Wooden Base
Contemporary Curved Velvet Sofa with Wooden Base

Contemporary Curved Velvet Sofa with Wooden Base

Located in New York, NY

Experience this curved sofa that offers both serene comfort and timeless elegance, Its low height and soft, cloud-like curves create an inviting and versatile seating experience. Thi...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Contemporary Eto Bench in Coral cotton velvet with upholstered legs, scroll arms
Contemporary Eto Bench in Coral cotton velvet with upholstered legs, scroll arms

Contemporary Eto Bench in Coral cotton velvet with upholstered legs, scroll arms

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The Eto Bench is a new addition to our collection to compliment our elegant Eto range. This piece is idyllic as an end-of-bed bench or hallway statement piece. Simple and beautifully...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Chocolate Velvet
Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Chocolate Velvet

Alcove Linear Sofa – Curved Backseat with Fringe Base In Chocolate Velvet

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Trimming, Wood, Velvet

Vintage Pearson Floral Tufted Club Lounge Library Armchair & Ottoman
Vintage Pearson Floral Tufted Club Lounge Library Armchair & Ottoman

Vintage Pearson Floral Tufted Club Lounge Library Armchair & Ottoman

By Pearson Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Pearson Furniture club / lounge / arm chair and ottoman / footrest / stool featuring a colorful floral tufted acanthus design. Dimensions: 40"h x 55" x 34", seat h 18": otto...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary Minho Daybed, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Contemporary Minho Daybed, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Contemporary Minho Daybed, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Contemporary Minho Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Minho daybed is a modern reinterpretation of traditional furniture design. In...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Alpaca, Walnut, Oak, Wood, Velvet, Linen, Bouclé, Mohair

Custom Burl 28" Benoit Ottoman in Performance Velvets by Christiane Lemieux
Custom Burl 28" Benoit Ottoman in Performance Velvets by Christiane Lemieux

Custom Burl 28" Benoit Ottoman in Performance Velvets by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Benoit Ottoman shares the curved silhouette of its bench counterpart. Blonde burl or Walnut burl legs follow the form of the deep upholstered seat, offered in a range of luxe fab...

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2010s Cambodian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Style Emerald Green Velvet Dining Chair In Honey Oak Finish
Mid-Century Style Emerald Green Velvet Dining Chair In Honey Oak Finish

Mid-Century Style Emerald Green Velvet Dining Chair In Honey Oak Finish

By Yonoh Studio

Located in New York, NY

An exercise in sculptural restraint, this armchair features a solid wood frame with softly contoured edges and a curved backrest that cradles the sitter. The architectural silhouette...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Contemporary Twins Curved Sofa, DEDAR Mustard Mohair, Handmade by Greenapple
Contemporary Twins Curved Sofa, DEDAR Mustard Mohair, Handmade by Greenapple

Contemporary Twins Curved Sofa, DEDAR Mustard Mohair, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple, Dedar

Located in Lisboa, PT

Contemporary Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet each...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut

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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