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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
2000s Set of Five Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining / Side Chairs w/ Blue Cushions
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of five Bertoia Side Chairs, Model 420C, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples were produced in the 2000s. The...
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Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Yves Boucard Pair of Manu and Elle High Back Modern Whimsical Chairs, Swiss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whimsical and fun Yves Boucard high back chairs. Dramatic freeform chairs are constructed of wood and hand-painted. Yves Boucard (Swiss, b. 1953) ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Equilibria Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Equilibria 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 chi...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Sculptural Dining Chairs in Olive Velvet By Mondo Design Studio-Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Timeless design in combination with handmade couture techniques. The dining chairs features curved wooden upholstered back for greater comfort. Offered in fumed Oak frame and brick v...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

70 s feel modern Boucle, Brass Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, upholstered dining chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. The Oromo collection is inspired by 70's surface design...
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2010s South African Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Single Danish Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
A decorative single Danish side chair on wooden base and legs. Upholstered in boucle fabric.
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

"Coluna" Organic Form Horizontal Slat Polished Bronze Dining / Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
7 Contemporary / Modern "Coluna" dining side chairs in a biomorphic form constructed from polished bronze, featuring organically shaped horizontal slat backs. (PRICED EACH) (1 matchi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze

2003 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in Yellow Fabric, Model 72C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, model 72C, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example dates to 2003. The chair features its original marigold yello...
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Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modernist Vintage Armchairs Revers Andrea Branzi for Cassina Milan, Italy, 1993
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage pair of armchairs model Revers, which was designed by Andrea Branzi for Cassina, Italy 1993. Andrea Branzi (1938) Italian architect and designer. After getting hi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chair in Pebbled Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Armless Executive Chair, model 72C, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This particular example was produced in the USA in the 2010s. The ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Philippe Starck "Objet Perdu" Style Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Chromed steel tubular frame chair with original upholstered seat. In the style of Philippe Starck.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

6 Dauphin Stilo Conference Chairs by Jessica Engelhardt
Located in Pasadena, TX
Dauphin Stilo conference with 5 star base and casters Stilo’s clean lines with rounded edges and wide, uninterrupted surfaces offers the perfect platform for s...
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Garouste Bonetti desk chair Palace Privilege Rubelli fabric 1980
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare desk chair or side chair by Elizabeth Garouste Mattia Bonetti, model Palace, made in solid oak painted in matte black panted. Garouste Bonetti began their collaborat...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

1962 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DSR Fiberglass Dining Side Shell Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames DSR Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1951 for Herman Miller. These particular examples date to 1962. These chairs feature molded fiberglass she...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bordeaux Velvet Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Bordeaux velvet Minimalist bench Dimensions: L 110 x W 39 x H 68 CM Materials: Cotton velvet, steel The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide variety o...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

C. 1952 Greta Magnusson Grossman 6260 Chair for Glenn of California
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 6260 Chair, designed by Greta Magnusson Grossman in Sweden in 1952. This early example dates to around the same year. The chair was produced in America by Glenn of Californ...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chairs w/ Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Saarinen Executive Chairs, model 72C, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. The set was produced in the USA at around the same t...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Walnut, Upholstery, Foam

Bow Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Bow bench by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L70 / W30 /H42 cm Materials: fiber concrete The Bow console...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Concrete

2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armless Side Chair in Blue and Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an armless Cesca side chair, model 51C, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one 51C chair, and we have seven available for individual purc...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

All Around Cedar Stool, Designed by Marco Piva, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Stool made from a single block of scented cedar featuring almost archaic essential for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cedar

Pop Art Pink Vintage Side Chair/Chair Miss Global Phillipe Starck 1980s Kartell
Located in Vienna, AT
Pop Art pink and silver vintage side chair/chair was designed by Phillipe Starck 1980s and produced by Kartell Milano Italy. The chair shows grey lacquered curved tube steel feet and...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1947 Pair of George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chairs in Natural Birch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous pair of early George Nakashima for Knoll N19 birch straight chairs, produced by Knoll Associates. This chair appears to be natural birch. It shows some ...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Conceptual Steel Side or Desk Chairs Attributed to Robert Wilson
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Conceptual Side Chairs influenced by deconstructivism and punk. The pieces are in perforated steel, have strong sculptural lines and explore ideas about the Modern, the Pos...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal, Steel

Heritage Collection Emerald Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
Ideal in lounge and dining contexts, the emerald chair offers a slim Silhouette softly sketched out. The enveloping seat back embraces the structure, be...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Jean Prouve for Vitra Standard SP Dining Chairs in Japanese Red w/ Plastic Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Standard SP Dining Chairs, Model 204, initially designed in 1934 by Jean Prouve. These particular pieces were produced circa 2023 and they are br...
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2010s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Aluminum Chair "Industry Garden Furniture" by Seletti, Black
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Little Black Dress ‘LBD’ Side Chair
By Natasha Baradaran
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Listing is for Little Black Dress (LBD) Side Chair: PLEASE NOTE: All COM/COL samples to be sent to NB collection for approval prior to shipping. We do not recommend plush vel...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

1970s Set of Six Marcel Breuer B5 / B40 Dining Side Chairs with Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six B5 (or B40) Dining Side Chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This example was produced in the 1970s, likely by Tecta. The chair features a tubul...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Easy Chair by Neil Nenner
Located in Geneve, CH
Easy chair by Neil Nenner Punctuation Marks Dimensions: H74 x L 60 x W70 cm Materials: Steel tubes and rods with a natural finish Corten sheets ...
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2010s Israeli Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2015 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Pink Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in 2015. The chairs feature upholst...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2020 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic DSW Dining Shell Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Eames DSW Side Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1948. These examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2020. The...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Set of Six Borge Mogensen for Haarby C.M. Madsen Model BM1 Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six BM1 Dining Side Chairs, designed by Borge Mogensen for Haarby C.M. Madsen in Denmark in 1958. These examples date to the 1960s, and the listed price includes the...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

1987 Armida Dining Chair designed by Andrea Branzi for Zanotta in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an ‘Armida’ side chair, designed by Andrea Branzi for Zanotta in 1987. The piece was produced in Italy. It is formed of thick black leather that is attached to an enamele...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Clone Chair in Wood by Julian Mayor
Located in Milan, IT
The clone chair is based on a Queen Anne chair from the collection of the Metropolitan museum in New York that has been sampled, digitized and recreated in plywood. The piece keeps a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

2010s Set of Six Verner Panton for Vitra Dining Chairs in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Panton Chairs, originally designed by Verner Panton for Vitra in 1959. These particular examples were produced in Germany in the 2010s. They are comprised entire...
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2010s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Abalone

Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak Black Leather Dining Chair
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Olifant handmade ceramic, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. The dining chair is available in ...
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2010s South African Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Gold Metallic Ribbon Chairs by Nika Zupanc, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) Set of 4 gold metallic ribbon chairs The Ribbon chair is the object that expresses the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

"Frevo" Chair by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Frevo chair is a stunning piece of furniture created by the Brazilian artist and designer Ronald Sasson in 2021. It reflects the unique vision and sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fiberglass

1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chairs in Rust Velvet
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 the 1970s. The listed price includes one chair, and...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1990s Mario Bellini Vitra Figura High Back Desk Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, but the price is for each chair) 1990s vintage Figura desk chair by Vitra, designed by Mario Bellini. These are gorgeous o...
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1990s Swiss Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

mm3 Armchair, Tilting Backrest, Off-White Leather and Iron Frame by Mario Milana
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The mm3 is an armchair where the tilting backrest invites a constant interaction with the chair, providing an active way of sitting that promotes a mindful physical presence. Thanks...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

C. 1954 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chairs in Calico Ash Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DCM Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1946. These pieces were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1954. Their design features a bent-p...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Umber Modern Low Armchair in Walnut Wood with Crafted Arm Detail
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The Umber chair is a comfortable modern walnut armchair with crafted arm design detail. Designed to sit comfortably in its own space, the Umber chair offers a low, laid-back sitting position for relaxed enjoyment. Perfect as a wooden easy chair...
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2010s New Zealand Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

2011 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Dining Side Chairs with Full Pads
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of classic Bertoia Side Chairs, Model 420c, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. This particular pair dates to 2011. Their design cons...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

2023 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair Beech Green w/ Papercord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair made with a solid beech frame painted spring green with a white paper cord seat. This chair was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hans...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Papercord

Segment Highback Dining Chair in Blue Hydrangea Velvet
By TRNK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Segment Highback Dining Chair suits many different interior arrangements: incorporate it as a sculptural velvet lounge chair in your living r...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery, Velvet

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

Hygge Stool by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Hygge stool by Collector Materials: structure in solid oak wood. Upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric. Legs: Travertino Dimensions: 45 x H 44 cm ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Travertine

1940s Jens Risom For Knoll Associates 666 WSP Dining Chair with Webbing in Maple
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Jens Risom for Knoll Associates 666 WSP dining chair, circa 1940s. The chair is in gorgeous original condition with some patina and wear shown to the s...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

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Maple

Set of 4 Honey Cielo Stacking Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 honey Cielo stacking chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: PVC strings, powder-coated steel frame. Technique: Made from recycled plastic and weaved by local craftspeople...
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2010s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wolk Coffee Table in Brass by Richard Hutten
Located in Kolkata, IN
Wolk coffee table in Brass is a slice of a cloud crafted in pure brass, fantastical and luxurious. A conversation point in your living space! Richard Hutten’s Wolk collection for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Side Chair in Grey Naugahyde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group armless desk or side chair with a 5-Point Antler Base, initially designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular chair was ...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

C. 1961 Set of Four La Fonda Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DSL chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1961. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1961. The chairs are co...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

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Aluminum

Lounge, Side or Accent High Back Chair OFICIAL, Solid Wood and Nylon 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, Nylon

1980s Set of Six Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Side Chairs with Full Cushions
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Bertoia Side Chairs, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to the 1980s. Their design consists of ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2018 Thomas Bentzen for Muuto Loft Dining Chair in Black 13x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 'Loft' Chair, initially designed by Thomas Bentzen for Muuto in 2017. These examples were produced in Denmark in 2018. The listed price includes one chair, and we have seve...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tall Column Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Column Chair brings a striking architectural silhouette to any space. Solid steel rods transition into scrolls at the top of the chair, evoking classic ionic columns. The flared ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

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Steel

Tall Column Chair
Tall Column Chair
$2,400 / item
70 s feel modern Boucle, Brass Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, upholstered dining chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. The Oromo collection is inspired by 70's surface design...
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2010s South African Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

C. 1954 Eames Zenith Herman Miller MAX Arm Shell Chair in Red/Orange Fiberglass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames MAX arm shell chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

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Steel

TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Smoke Grey Leather with Blackened Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in black leather with a blackened frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as part of t...
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2010s American 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.