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Modern Side Chairs

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set of 2 Medium Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 medium black tembo stool, note design studio Dimensions: D 36 x H 64 cm Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base. Ava...
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2010s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2000s Pair of Modern Folding Director s Chairs in Black with Canvas Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of modern folding director's chairs. The designer and manufacturer are unknown, but these pieces date to the 2000s. They are comprised of a metal frame and have a canv...
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Side Chairs

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Metal

1980s Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Yoke Chairs in Oak and Suede
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of ‘Yoke’ side chairs, designed by Ward Bennett in 1984 for Brickel Associates. The listed price includes the pair. Their design features a frame of bent stained Oak, and these particular examples retain their original brown suede upholstery. It is rare to find a Yoke chair...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

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Foam, Oak, Leather, Lacquer

1958 Set of 4 Herman Miller Eames DKR-2 Wire Bikini Chairs in Yellow Naugahyde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DKR-2 wire dining chairs, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1951. This particular set of four chairs dates to circa 1958. They have steel wir...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

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Naugahyde

1960s Verner Panton for Plus Linje Cone Side Chair in Fabric and Chromed Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cone Chair, originally designed by Verner Panton in 1958. This particular example was produced by Plus Linje in the 1960s. The cone chair was originally designed for a rest...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2022 Carl Hansen CH30P Dining Chair in Oak by Hans J. Wegner w/ Upholstered Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This CH30P Dining Chair is made with a solid oak frame and dark grey woven fabric. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates circa 2022 a...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

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Oak, Fabric, Wood

2017 Set of Four Eames Plastic DSW Dining Shell Chairs in White with Oak Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Eames DSW Side Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1948. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the U...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Handcrafted Acrylic and colored Tiles immersed in Resin chairs by Hillsideout
Located in Milan, IT
The Mosaiced Needlewoman Chairs are part of the Mosaiced furniture collection. This collection finds its inspiration in the water element and in romanesque motifs. This set is made o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

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Epoxy Resin, Acrylic, Elm, Walnut

Remix Vol 6 Table and Buc by Las Ánimas
Located in Geneve, CH
Remix Vol 6 table and Buc by Las Ánimas Unique pieces Dimensions: D 180 x xW 80 x H 74 cm // D 43 x W 60 x H 54 cm. Materials: Ash Wood Also available in different finishes. ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ash

2024 Set of Four Verner Panton for Verpan Flex Chair in Grey Frame Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Flex Chairs, originally designed by Verner Panton for Verpan in 1960. These particular examples were produced in Denmark in 2024. The chairs feature a tonal gre...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Ardmore Linen Malta Dining and Lounge Chair
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa works equally well as a lounge or side chair. This Modern style dining room chair has a solid Merbau timber frame with solid brass details. It is upholstered Monkey Bean, Parakeet Ardmore Fabric...
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2010s South African Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs in Brown White Hair w/ Medium Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 2 (two) TG-10 sling dining chairs in brown and white hair on hide with a medium antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chairs were designed by Kata...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

e15 Customizable Houdini Armchair by Stefan Diez
Located in New York, NY
The chair Houdini with armrest is part of the iconic chair family designed by Stefan Diez. Its unique design language and scaled construction result in a modern and enduring design. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Asian style chairs. The chairs have black lacquered solid wooden frames with black vinyl cushioned seats. Chairs are...
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1970s Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Silver Gilt Side Chair Style of Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Silver gilt side chair style of Robsjohn-Gibbings. Has a leather seat and curved backrest.
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1980s Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

2005 Set of Four Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Ant 3101 Chairs in Natural Maple
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four “Ant” Chairs, Model 3101, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1952. These examples hail from 2005, and the listed price includes the set of four a...
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Early 2000s European Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Blue Fingerprint Stool by Victor Hahner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Fingerprint Stool by Victor Hahner Each piece is unique, handmade by the designer and signed Dimensions: W39,5x D27 x H 49 cm Materials: Stained White ash Also Available: ...
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2010s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ash

1947 Rare Eames Evans Herman Miller DCW Dining Chair in Calico Ash Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a mega rare upholstered Eames DCW dining chair, dating to circa 1947. It has the 5-2-5 screw pattern underneath, indicating production by Evans Products Company for Herman Miller. This example is in very good to excellent vintage condition with some light wear from use and nice patina. See photos. The hardware appears to be completely original and wood is calico ash. It should be noted that upholstered Eames plywood chairs...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric

2010s Elle Stackable Dining Chairs by Giovanni Zorzon for ICF and Bononia Italy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are ‘Elle’ Stackable Dining Chairs, designed by Giovanni Zorzon for ICF and Bononia Italy. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several available for purchase. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Modern Black Metal Ibisco Chair, Raimondi for Molteni Consonni, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal Ibisco model chair by Giuseppe Raimondi and produced by Molteni & Consonni, 1980s. Ibisco model chair with seat entirely in black metal, with round seat an...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Organic Modern Style Bent Reed Side Chairs Made by Italian Artisan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian set of four chairs, artfully crafted with bent reed seat and backs. This set of side chairs from Italy are artisan-made with great detail t...
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20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reed

2011 Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chairs in Red Fabric w/ White Plastic Backs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, model 72C, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These particular examples date to 2011. The listed price includes one chair, and we h...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2020 Knoll Washington Skin Side Chair in White by Sir David Adjaye
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Washington Skin nylon side chair, designed by Sir David Adjaye for Knoll in 2013. The listed price includes one side chair, but we have eight available for purchase. The ch...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Unique Playful Cha-Cha-Cha Black Marble Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Cha-Cha-Cha' stool by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Materials: Nero Marquina marble Dimensions: W 30cm, L 30cm, H 45cm Origin: Italy (Carrara) Manufactu...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Marble

C. 1952 Rare Herman Miller Evans Eames DCM Chair w/ Original Upholstery Label
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DCM Side Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. This early example was manufactured circa 1952, and it appears to be a late Evans / early Herma...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Mat Chairs in Grey by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lightweight chair, with essential, strict lines, in synch with the Minimalist and refined style of its designer, Piero Lissoni. Lizz is now also av...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

ALCÂNTARA– Minimalist Arm Chair in Solid Ash Wood with Brown Leather Seat
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
An armchair named after a charismatic location in Lisbon, situated next to the river. ALCÂNTARA is meant to be relaxing, for one to take a break from the stress of daily life, to rea...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Ash

2019 Vitra All Plastic Dining Chairs by Jasper Morrison in Graphite Grey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an "All Plastic" Side Dining Chair, initially designed by Jasper Morrison for Vitra in 2016. These examples date to 2019 and were produced in Italy. The listed price includes...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rubber

2003 Walter Knoll Art Collection Dining Arm Chairs in Black Leather 4x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are sophisticated modern 'Art Collection' armchairs, produced by Walter Knoll in Germany. These examples date to 2003. Their design features a sleek chromed-steel cantilever sl...
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Early 2000s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2019 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Red Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA in 2019. The chair features an upholst...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2005 Paolo Piva for B&B ltalia Arcadia High Back Dining Side Chair in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Arcadia armless high back dining chairs, initially designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia in 1989. These particular examples date to the 2000s. They feature a simplistic...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 3 Gaulinetta Chairs by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Gaulinetta chairs by Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D40 x W52 x H 83 cm. Materials: ash wood The Gaulino chair was designed in 1987. BD re-edited it, improving it in 2010. ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ash

Lounge, Side or Accent High Back Chair OFICIAL, Solid Wood and Danish Paper Cord
Located in Mexico City, MX
Partially informed by late Ming period "yokeback" chairs, and heavily influenced by Windsor-style decorative furniture, OFICIAL is a narrative, expressive high-back chair. It is a ti...
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2010s Mexican Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

ALCÂNTARA– Minimalist Arm Chair in Solid Ash Wood with Natural Leather Seat
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
An armchair named after a charismatic location in Lisbon, situated next to the river. ALCÂNTARA is meant to be relaxing, for one to take a break from the stress of daily life, to rea...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Ash

2023 Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Dark Purple w/ Papercord 3x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is three CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs made with a solid beech frame painted dark purple and white papercord seats. These chairs were designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl ...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Skeleton Side Chair by Jialun Xiong
Located in Geneve, CH
Skeleton side chair by Jialun Xiong Dimensions: 21”W x 19.5”D x 31”H inch Materials: Brush stainless and leather COM/COL and custom size option available “ I have an aptitud...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Forest Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair 92.5
Located in Geneve, CH
Forest velvet Minimalist bar chair 92.5 Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 92.5 CM Materials: Velvet, steel The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide varie...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2022 Marcel Wanders for MOOOI Love Dining Chair in COM Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Love Dining Chair made with black stained legs and light grey fabric. The chair was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Netherlands. It date...
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1946 Pair of Eames Evans DCW Dining Chairs in Calico Ash Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of DCW Dining Chairs in Calico Ash, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. These are ultra-rare, early examples that were produced by the Evans Plywood ...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Monster Dining Chair Diamond with Arms
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Monster Dining Arm Chair made with a steel frame and multi-red, diamond quilted fabric. The chair was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Ne...
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Terrazzo Chair by Stefan Scholten
Located in Geneve, CH
Terrazzo chair by Stefan Scholten. Dimensions: L 45 x W 43 x H 81 cm. Materials: aluminium. Also available in various colours and stones. Stefan ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Marble

Set of Ten Katavolos Littell and Kelley for Gratz Industries Chairs in Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of ten TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs, originally designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952. They were designed as part of the original Laverne Collection produced b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bodur I by STUDIOFER
Located in Geneve, CH
Bodur I by STUDIOFER Materials: Basswood, faux leather Dimensions: D 50, H 69 cm Bodur combines the elegance of minimalism with classic handcraft traditions. An homage to noir, ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

2020s Set of Ten Verner Panton for Verpan Series 430 Dining Chairs in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 10 Series 430 Dining Chairs, originally designed by Verner Panton for Verpan in 1967. These particular examples were produced in Denmark in the 2020s. Their design f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Memento barstool, Jesse Sanderson, WDSTCK Studio Original signed chair by Jesse Sanderson Dimensions: 80 x 40 x 45 cm Seat height 47 cm With a sturdy oak school chair...
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs

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Leather

1987 Bert England for Stow Davis Red Fabric Dining Chair 3x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bert England dining chairs, dating to 1987. They were produced by Stow Davis in the United States. They're comprised of a wooden frame with a red upholstered seat. The list...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Foam, Wood, Fabric

Gaulinetta Coral Red Chair by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaulinetta coral red chair by Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D40 x W52 x H 83 cm. Materials: ash wood The Gaulino chair was designed in 1987. BD re-edited it, improving it in 2010. ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ash

Magma Bench by Onno Adriaanse
Located in Geneve, CH
Magma bench by Onno Adriaanse Hand-sculpted, 2022 Dimensions: W 100 x D 25 x H 50 cm. Materials: oak wood and high gloss resin finish Collection o...
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Resin, Oak

Prélèvement Chair by AuchKatzStudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Prélèvement chair by AuchKatzStudio Unique piece Materials: Jesmonite, styrofoam, fiber, pigments, varnish Dimensions: 75 x 45 x 50 cm AuchKatzStudio (AKS) is a duo of Elsa Be...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Foam

Set of 5 N65 Children s Chairs by Alvar Aino Aalto for Artek Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of five Artek N65 Children’s Chairs, initially designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1935. This particular set dates to the 1950s. The chairs ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Laminate, Birch

2022 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH36 Dining Chair Oak Smoked Oil w/ Papercord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH36 Dining Chair with a smoked oil, solid oak frame and natural paper cord seat. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, was produ...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Papercord, Oak

Set of 2 Linen Big Foot Stools by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Linen Big Foot stools by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L38 / W38 /H43 CM Materials: Linen A qui...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Linen

ALCÂNTARA– Minimalist Arm Chair in Solid Oak Wood with Leather Seat
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
An armchair named after a charismatic location in Lisbon, situated next to the river. ALCÂNTARA is meant to be relaxing, for one to take a break from the stress of daily life, to rea...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

ALCÂNTARA– Minimalist Arm Chair in Solid Ash Wood with Black Leather Seat
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
An armchair named after a charismatic location in Lisbon, situated next to the river. ALCÂNTARA is meant to be relaxing, for one to take a break from the stress of daily life, to rea...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Ash

Outdoor Balou Medium Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene, Nylon. Steel. Dimensions: Diameter 90 x height 42.5cm. Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou exudes c...
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2010s Philippine Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2000s Set of Four Air Chairs by Jasper Morrison for Magis Italy in Green
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Air Chairs in green, designed by Jasper Morrison for Magis in 2000. The listed price includes the set of four side chairs, and we have two sets available for pu...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs

DS-218 Stool by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-218 stool by De Sede Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 50 cm Materials: steel, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Plays a decisive role in mo...
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2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

C. 1954 Set of Four Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX Wire Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DKX chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1951. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1954. The chairs are co...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Made to Order Gratz TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs in Leather with Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four made to order TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs, originally designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952. They were designed as part of the original Laverne Collec...
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20th Century American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

C. 2020 Set of 4 Erik Jorgensen EJ 2 Eyes Chair by Foersom + Hiort-Lorenzen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Erik Jorgensen EJ 2 Eyes Chairs, originally designed by Foersom and Hiort-Lorenzen in 2007. These particular examples were produced by Erik Jorgensen in Denmark...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern side chairs 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 side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern side chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side chairs, popular names associated with this style include Emeco, Jasper Morrison, Philippe Starck, and Sir Norman Foster. 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 side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $90,000 while the average work can sell for $2,120.