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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
2022 Brad Ascalon for Carl Hansen Preludia Chair Oak Oil BA001S Thor 325 Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a BA001S Preludia Wood Chair made with an oiled oak frame and tan leather seat. Designed by Brad Ascalon and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, the chair da...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

2022 Brad Ascalon for Carl Hansen Preludia Chair Black with Fiord Fabric BA003F
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a BA003F Preludia Metal Sled Chair made with an black powder coated steel frame and purple fabric seat. Designed by Brad Ascalon and produced by Carl Hansen & Son ...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2022 Brad Ascalon for Carl Hansen Preludia Chair Black with Red Leather BA003F
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a BA003F Preludia Metal Sled Chair made with an black powder coated steel frame and red leather seat. Designed by Brad Ascalon and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Grey Pink Stretch Stool
Located in Providence, RI
Carnevale Studio's most popular collection, “Stretch”. Through experiments with a number of different materials I chose latex, bungee and rope for their bright colors and wondrous ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

2019 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Grey Side Chair With Wood Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a HAL side chair, designed by Jasper Morrison in 2010. This clean contemporary chain features a molded plastic seat, and has legs made from wood. This particular example is d...
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2010s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

2022 Nika Zupanc for Moooi Golden Chair Harald 3, 182, Golden Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Golden Dining Chair made with a gold tone steel frame and dark greyish blue matt velour fabric (Harald 3, 182 by Kvadrat). The chair was designed by Nika Zupanc ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1986 Set of Four Knoll Mandarin Armless Dining Chairs by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 4 Mandarin Chairs, designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Knoll in 1986. The listed price includes the set of 4. Their design features an upholstered seat & bac...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Turquoise Stretch Chair
Located in Providence, RI
Stretch Chair made to with-stand outdoor elements. Carnevale Studio's most popular collection “Stretch”. This collection brings some of the exuberance of the fashion world into the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

1975 Bodil Kjaer for CI Designs Rare Teak Slat Seat Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare Bodil Kjaer for CI Designs teak slat-seat chair. There are a few notable details to mention. First off, vintage Bodil Kjaer f...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Naugahyde

Grey Pink Stretch Chair
Located in Providence, RI
Carnevale Studio's most popular collection, “Stretch”. Through experiments with a number of different materials I chose latex, bungee and rope for their bright colors and wondrous ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

1954 Herman Miller Eames Wire Shell Chair X Base DKX-1 Redwood Avenue Label
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a super rare and original Eames for Herman Miller 1954 DKX chair with wire top, upholstered pad, and early X base. This piece can be dated due to the use of this ...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

1975 Warren Platner for CI Designs Oak Dark Tan Fabric Dining Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1975 production oak and dark tan fabric armchair designed by renowned architect and furniture designer Warren Platner. This piece was part of a series that Platner designed for CI Designs...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

2019 Vitra Softshell Side Chair w Dark Brown Leather by Ronan Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is Softshell Side Chair designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and produced by Vitra. This chair was constructed with a chocolate colored (very dark) plastic base and...
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2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

C. 2019 Vitra Belleville Armchair in Brown Leather by Ronan Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is Belleville Armchair designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and produced by Vitra. This chair was specified with a black plastic frame and brown leather upholstered...
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2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

1970s Pair of Italian Ladder back White Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Italian Ladder Back white chairs, made in the style of Gio Ponti. These side chairs have a solid wood construction, white finish, tapered legs, woven rope seats, an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rope

2022 Herman Miller Eames DAW Dining Chair with Fabric Seat and Eiffel Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DAW Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2022. The chair fe...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2022 Pair of NOS Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance for Bernhardt Dining Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Chloe Dining Side Chairs, originally designed by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance for Bernhardt Design in 2017. These particular examples were produced in 2022. Each chair f...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Foam

2024 Vester Chair by Chris Liljenberg Halstrom for Skagerak by Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Vester Chair, originally designed by Chris Liljenberg Halstrom for Skagerak by Fritz Hansen. This particular piece was made in Denmark in 2024. The chair is crafted in soli...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Fish Stool by Anadora Lupo, handmade stainless steel design chair / artwork
Located in Timisoara, RO
Build process Technique: welded stainless steel, wrought iron. 100% hand crafted from zero by the artist. Build process takes between 3-4 weeks; please allow extra time for custom orders (materials and dimensions can be customized upon request). No two pieces will be the same, because each piece is 100% unique. Due to the nature of the material, the coloring may vary slightly from the photos. Dimensions L 35 cm, W 35 cm, H 42 cm Materials Stainless steel, iron. Limited edition “Fish Stool...
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2010s Balkan Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Black Stretch Stool (usa)
Located in Providence, RI
Carnevale Studio's most popular collection, “Stretch”. Through experiments with a number of different materials I chose latex, bungee and rope for their bright colors and wondrous ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pink Stretch Stool
Located in Providence, RI
Carnevale Studio's most popular collection, “Stretch”. Through experiments with a number of different materials I chose latex, bungee and rope for their bright colors and wondrous ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lacquered Pine Wood and Cané Curvy Armchair with Upholstery
Located in Cairo, EG
Lacquered Pine Wood and Cané Curvy Armchair with Upholstery. Our Cané Is Back armchair will take you back to classics but with a modern flare. It will ...
Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Pine

Black Stretch Stool
Located in Providence, RI
Carnevale Studio's most popular collection, “Stretch”. Through experiments with a number of different materials I chose latex, bungee and rope for their bright colors and wondrous ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Black Stretch Stool
Black Stretch Stool
$694 Sale Price / item
10% Off
Pink Stretch Stool
Located in Providence, RI
Carnevale Studio's most popular collection, “Stretch”. Through experiments with a number of different materials I chose latex, bungee and rope for their bright colors and wondrous ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pink Stretch Stool
Pink Stretch Stool
$655 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Handmade Stainless Steel Chair by Anadora Lupo
Located in Timisoara, RO
Build process Technique: welded stainless steel, wrought iron. 100% hand crafted from zero by the artist. Build process takes between 3-4 weeks; please allow extra time for custom o...
Category

2010s Balkan Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

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

Trolley Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design Dimensions: D 59.7 x W 55.2 x H 81.3 cm. Materials: Upholstery and powder-coated metal. Fabric pric...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Kickstand Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Kickstand Side Chair With Arms by Phase Design Dimensions: D 63.5 x W 59.1 x H 79.4 cm. Materials: Upholstery, powder-coated metal and brushed br...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

2022 Yoshimitsu Asakura for CondeHouse Leggero Side Chair in Leather and Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Leggero Side Chair, produced by Condehouse in Japan in 2022. The chair is comprised of a black Japanese oak frame with a seat that is upholstered in black leather. The ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

2022 Aatos by Antti Kotilainen in Black Leather and Black Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Aatos Stacking Chair, originally designed by Antti Kotilainen in 2022. This particular example was produced by CondeHouse in Japan in 2022. The chair is comprised of a bla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Olivia Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Olivia chair by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 45 x 53 x H 76 cm Materials: Fibreglass Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our children Elia...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Olivia Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Olivia chair by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 45 x 53 x H 76 cm Materials: Fibreglass Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childre...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Pupik Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pupik chair by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 120 x 120 x H 82 cm Materials: Fibreglass Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childr...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Handcrafted Brown Solid Wood Seating Segmento Pine Log Chair by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted Brown Solid Wood Seating Segmento Pine Log Chair by Cara Davide Dimensions: W70 x D60 x H 86 cm. Materials: Pine logs. Color: Dark brown. Also available in light brown. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Bordeaux Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair
Located in Geneve, CH
Bordeaux velvet Minimalist bar chair 82.5 Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 82.5 CM Materials: Velvet, steel The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide var...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Forest Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair 82.5
Located in Geneve, CH
Forest velvet Minimalist bar chair 82.5 Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 82.5 CM Materials: Velvet, steel The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide varie...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rose Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose 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 an...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Medium Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 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...
Category

2010s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Low Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Low Black Tembo stool, note design studio Dimensions: D 36 x H 46 cm Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base. Availa...
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2010s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

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...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Black Fingerprint Stool by Victor Hahner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black fingerprint stool by Victor Hahner Each piece is unique, handmade by the designer and signed Dimensions: W 39,5 x D 27 x H 49 cm Materials: burned / waxed white ash Also ...
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2010s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ash

Stump Low Stool by Studio Yoon Seok-Hyeon
Located in Geneve, CH
Stump low stool by Studio Yoon Seok-hyeon. Dimensions: W 30 x H 30 Materials: Paper (mostly recycled) and natural adhesive. 1.5kg It is available to customize various sizes, co...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Paper

Jade Sidechair by Natasja Alers
Located in Geneve, CH
Jade sidechair by Natasja Alers, 2021 Dimensions: 42 x 30 cm Material: ceramics, glazes Visual artist Natasja Alers (The Hague, 1987) graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in the field of ceramics. Alers makes casts of human body parts and constructs them into new sculptures, vases, reliefs, seating objects and installations. Her work has previously been on display at Collectible Art Fair, Art Zuid, PAN Amsterdam, Big Art, Rademakers Gallery...
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ceramic

Formica Stool by Owl
Located in Geneve, CH
Formica stool by Owl Dimensions: H 50 x W 45 x D 45 cm Seat H: 45 cm Materials: Solid wood, colourful formica Formica is a series in which material defin...
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2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Formica, Wood

Set of 2 Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 queen heart stools by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polished or br...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 4 Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Queen heart stools by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polished or br...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 4 Mustard Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 mustard queen heart stools by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polish...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 2 Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Queen heart stools by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polished or br...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 4 Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 queen heart stools by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polished or br...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 2 Mustard Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 mustard queen heart stools by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polish...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 4 Mustard Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 mustard queen heart stools by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polish...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mint Green Queen Heart Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Queen heart side table by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polished or brushed...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Queen Heart Varese Scarlet Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Queen heart varese scarlet stool by Royal Stranger Dimensions: D 44 x W 49 x H 49 cm. Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polished or brushed finish. Materials: Heart shape upholstery on top of a stainless steel coated in brass plated foot. The Queen heart stool is a luxurious piece that will make you travel to another dimension. A stool of desirable love combined with the pastel colors to give a sense of peace and magic storytelling. The willing to make people seat and feel happy. Royal Stranger is an exclusive furniture brand determined to bring you the best unique pieces of art and design. Fusing design, art and the best craftsmanship, they strive to deliver the best state of the handmade art furniture. The design team works every day to create meaningful products that represent values such as passion, function, aesthetics and know-how. Values that are meant to represent Royal Stranger’s DNA. This dedication is present at all stages of production and the combination of craftsmanship and innovative design contributes to our final purpose: to produce certified high-quality products, made with passion and expertise and using royal materials such as gold leaf, rich woods and high quality lacquers. It was in 2013, as an architects, that Sofia Santos and Rui Santos started to push the boundaries of innovation in several retail design...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Monolith Ladderback Chair by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith ladderback chair by Phaedo Dimensions: W 18" x D 17" x H 39" inches Materials: white-washed oak; cushion is hand-dyed with Madder root The Monolith ladderback is the first in a line of work exploring the integration of the artist's sculptural work into classic furniture forms. The upholstered cushion is wrapped with hand-dyed canvas...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Monolith Ladderback Chairs by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 4 Monolith ladderback chair by Phaedo Dimensions: W 18" x D 17" x H 39" inches Materials: white-washed Oak; Cushion is hand-dyed with Madder root The Monolith Ladderba...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

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Oak

Adesso Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethylene. Aluminum. Dimensions: 75 x 81 x H 98 cm. The boldly colored frame and geometric weave pattern of the Adesso ottoman and cha...
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2010s Philippine Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Folding Glass Chair Made with Italian Glass and Oxidized Steel Treated
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This folding chair is made in Italy from locally sourced and recycled glass and steel. After being repurposed the steel used was treated with superficially with a water-based solutio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

ORO-OS1 Stool by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OS1 stool by John Eric Byers ORO collection Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 51 cm Materials: maple hardwood + gold metallic lacquer Hand shaped + hand textured + hollow core stacke...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

ORO, OS2 Stool by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OS1 stool by John Eric Byers ORO Collection Dimensions: W 38 x D 51 x H 38cm Materials: maple hardwood + gold metallic lacquer hand shaped + hand textured + hollow core ...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

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.