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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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.
'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
By Guido Faleschini, Pace Collection, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible executives chair is named 'Big', designed by Guido Faleschini by i4 Mariani originally designed in the 1970s, this example newly produced in gorgeous black leather an...
Leather
Riccardo Blumer Alias 301 Laleggera 32 Stacking Maple Chairs with steel trolleys
By Alias, Riccardo Blumer
Located in London, GB
32 x Ricardo Blumer for Alias 301 Laleggera model '301' lightweight stacking chairs, all priced individually (£250 per chair) There are 5 x steel troll...
Birch
Modern Steelcase Chrome & Red Swivel Rolling Chair #454 Style Charles Pollock
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage modern Steelcase style #454 office chair with original red fabric, chrome arms, and chrome shaft with swivel & rolling 5 prong chrome base and created in the style of Charles Pollock for Knoll. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There is some slight fading in the fabric, otherwise it is in good shape. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. Not sure there is anything cooler than an awesome RED office chair… Unless it’s an awesome RED office chair by STEELCASE!! This gorgeous Steelcase #454 office rolling & swivel chair is made in the style of the Charles Pollock office chair for Knoll. Comprised of a bucket style swivel seat and covered in its ORIGINAL red upholstery, chrome arms with molded fabric armrests, five prong chrome base with casters, and a chrome tube shaft with swivel. Need a cool chair for your home office? Here you go! Maybe you need a new look in your den or study? You just found it. It is so comfortable and very versatile. Not to mention, it’s made by Steelcase AND in the style of Charles Pollock! Two high quality and exceedingly popular designs. It will be awesome in your mid-century modern setting or equally as nice in an industrial loft or modern country ranch home. WONDERFUL!!! Steelcase was founded as the Metal Office Furniture Company in 1912 by Peter M. Wege in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Metal Office Furniture Company's first products included fireproof metal safes and four-drawer filing cabinets which Wege invented and manufactured for the Macey Company. In 1914, the company received its first product patent for "The Victor," a fireproof steel wastebasket. The Victor gained popularity due to its light weight achieved through a patented process of bending flat steel at right angles to create boxes, and its ability to prevent fires at a time when smoking was common indoors, particularly in the workplace. In 1915, the company began manufacturing and distributing steel desks and in 1937, the company collaborated with Frank Lloyd Wright on office furniture. The partnership lasted two years and resulted in some of the first modern workstations. The company officially changed its name to Steelcase, Inc. in 1954 and became known as the leader of the furniture industry in the late 1960s due to the volume of its sales and in 1973, the company debuted the Series 9000 furniture line. Steelcase merged three of its subsidiaries, Brayton International, Metro Furniture...
Metal
$756Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Matt Black Chair by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A light, essential and rigorous chair. Its square line is designed by Piero Lissoni, with a wide seat and a wide, low backrest. Created for use around tables, it was born in a range ...
Plastic
Custom Made Dining Chairs by BH&A as Seen in "It's Complicated"
Located in Sheffield, MA
Made to order, the chairs were originally made by us for the movie "It's Complicated". We have now added side chairs to compliment the arm chairs. Now seats can be also be caned or solid. These are all individually handcrafted and so there is a 12 to 16 week lead time from date of order. Please note, seat cushions are NOT included. Additional charge for fabricating seat cushions. Ask us for a quote. We can fabricate custom dining table as shown in the 3 detailed photos. Use as dining chairs...
Poplar
$1,560Sale Price / item|20% Off
Montgomery Modern Oak and Leather Arm Chair / Office Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery arm chair by Crump and Kwash Hand shaped white oak frame / commercial finish / handwoven hickory brown leather seat and back / nylon glides Also available with black le...
Leather, Hardwood, Oak
$721Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Matt Orange Chair by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A light, essential and rigorous chair. Its square line is designed by Piero Lissoni, with a wide seat and a wide, low backrest. Created for use around tables, it was born in a range ...
Plastic
Montgomery Solid Wood and Woven Leather Dining Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery Dining Chair by Crump and Kwash Hand shaped black oak frame / commercial grade finish / handwoven black leather seat and back. Ships in 1 -2 weeks.
Leather, Oak
Modernist Cantilever Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Chromed Metal, Veneered Wood
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist cantilever chair H-128 designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody, Brno. This item is restored on request and available in different amounts. Delivery ti...
Chrome
$1,200Sale Price / item|52% Off
Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular set of Mario Bellini signed desk chairs for the Vitra, dated 1992 production. This Post Modern set of task chairs feature soft and supple black leather in excellent condition, five star height adjustable bases on casters, and are extremely comfortable. *Note, 6 are available at the time of this listing, priced individually. We also have a 7th highback chair available as well in another listing. The black on black color combination of this set makes it perfect for Post-Modern interiors which are on-trend with upcoming design projects led by many of the worlds top interior designers. These design masterpieces are rare and hard to find, especially here in the United States, so interior designers: get this before your competition does! These Mario Bellini for Vitra leather...
Leather, Plastic
German Leather and Chrome Desk / Conference Chair by Jehs + Laub for Wilkhahn
By Jehs & Laub, Wilkhahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Polished chromed-steel and leather "Graph Chair" Model 301/5 designed by Markus Jehs and Jürgen Laub for Wilkhahn in 2015, Germany. Iconic chair seen in high-end executive offices an...
Steel, Chrome
$960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Flex Corporate SO1660 Office Armchair by Piergiorgio Cazzaniga for Andreu World
By Andreu World, Piergiorgio Cazzaniga
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice "Flex Corporate SO1660" office armchair by Piergiorgio Cazzaniga for Andreu World, circa 2020s. The chairs have an aluminum central swivel base with 5 casters, height adj...
Aluminum
$4,875Sale Price / set|25% Off
6 Pierre Cardin Roche Bobois Italian Black Lacquer Dining Room Conference Chairs
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set 6 Pierre Cardin Roche Bobois Italian black lacquer dining conference chairs. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip co...
Wood
2018 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Leather (1x)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2018. The desi...
Aluminum, Steel
1986 Ward Bennett Brickel Associates Executive Office Chair, Oak & Fabric (4x)
By Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Executive Office Chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in 1970. These particular examples were produced in 1986 in the United States. The chair features an...
Steel
2016 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Burgundy Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to 2016. Thei...
Aluminum, Steel
2001 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Green Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, Model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2001. The desi...
Aluminum, Steel
$8,192Sale Price|20% Off
Giorgetti Clip Office Leather Walnut Chair Designed by M2atelier
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by M2ATELIER Clip executive office armchair in Ivory Saddle Leather with back structure in profiled steel, seat in Polimex (composite polyester/polyurethane material), and ...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
1995 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair, Model EA437, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 19...
Aluminum
Carol Chair in Bent Wood Walnut and English Walnut by Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
The Carol chair is a new design just completed in autumn 2021. The chair is handmade using bent walnut with the seat of English walnut. "I wanted to create a chair with a lightwe...
Walnut
$3,752Sale Price|20% Off
Meow Office Chair in Pink Velvet – Kids’ Swivel Desk Chair by MAGILORE
Located in Vila Nova de Famalicão, PT
Bring playful elegance and comfort to your child’s room with the Meow Office Chair in Pink Velvet, a whimsical swivel chair designed to combine functionality with charm. With its ro...
Velvet, Lacquer, Faux Fur
Set of Montgomery dinning and side chairs by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
This listing is for two Montgomery office and accent chairs by Crump and Kwash Hand shaped solid white oak frame / acrylic finish / handwoven olive leather seat and back / nylon gl...
Leather, Oak
Sayl Ergonomic Office Chair by Yves Behar for Herman Miller, Black
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Sayl Ergonomic Office Chair with Casters Measures : 61x61cm - SH (Variable) : 54 cm - TH (Variable) : 103cm Inspired by suspension bridges, the frameless design of this task chair p...
Aluminum, Steel
2014 Studio 7.5 for Herman Miller Setu Grey Mesh Desk Chair in Grey Mesh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Setu Desk Chair, originally designed by Studio 7.5 for Herman Miller in 2009. These particular examples were produced in the United States and date to the year 2014. The de...
Aluminum
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Blue Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. This example dates to the 2010s. I...
Aluminum
1999 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Brown Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 1...
Aluminum
Red Leather Desk Chair by Richard Sapper for Knoll Inc/Knoll Intl, France 1992
By Richard Sapper, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Red Leather Office/Desk Chair for Knoll/Knoll Intl, France 1992. Original Leather is great condition.
Leather
French Plexiglass Desk Chair with Leather Cushion Attributed Apelbaum, 1960s
By Apelbaum
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s French desk chair attributed to Apelbaum featuring a curved amber plexiglass frame with angular chrome arms. This chair has a handsome removable patinated leather cushion wit...
Leather, Plexiglass
Penelope Chair by Charles Pollock for Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Charles Pollock
Located in Athens, Attiki
Penelope chair designed in 1982 by Charles Pollock for Anonima Castelli. Steel-wire sled base supports a seat permeable to air which consists in a steel...
Metal
2013 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 2...
Aluminum, Steel
2001 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Brown Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 2...
Aluminum
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
French Modern Bamboo & Woven Saddle Leather Armchair, Circa 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French modern bamboo & woven saddle leather armchair, France, Circa 1960s A unique beautiful model, well cared for this chair retains the original woven...
Leather, Bamboo
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Cartesio Office Armchair
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Desk armchair in wood. Visible shell in natural canaletta walnut. Upholstery in fabric & leather.
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
2016 Alberto Meda for Vitra Physix Desk Chair in Black Mesh 14x Available
By Alberto Meda
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Physix Desk Chair, originally designed by Alberto Meda for Vitra in 2012. These particular examples were produced in 2016. The design features a lightweight, flexible frame...
Aluminum
2003 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Desk Chair, Model EA435, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 2...
Aluminum
2000s Herman Miller Eames Executive Soft Pad Desk Chair in Green Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs, Model EA437, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These pieces date to the 2000s. The...
Aluminum
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair w/ Pneumatic Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This example was produced in the 2010s. Th...
Aluminum, Steel
Italian modern office chairs by Ico Parisi for MiM, 1970s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern office chairs by Ico Parisi for MiM, 1970s Pair of office chairs or armchairs with padded seat and backrest, upholstered in brown leather with a wooden frame. The four...
Metal
2018 Antonio Citterio Vitra AC 5 Desk Chair White Leather Aluminum 5x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an AC 5 Desk Chair, originally designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra. These particular examples were produced in 2018. The design features a cushioned seat and back upholste...
Aluminum
Original Pre-Production Prototype Wire Desk Chair by Niall O'Flynn
Located in New York, NY
Original pre-production prototype of a wire mesh metal desk chair by Niall O'Flynn shown at the New York Furniture Fair in 1994 and later produced by t' Spectrum. Composed of an E...
1990s Bill Stumpf for Herman Miller Equa Office / Desk Chair in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Equa Desk Chair, originally designed by Bill Stumpf for Herman Miller. These particular examples date to the 1990s. The chairs have a full dark brown leather upholstered s...
Aluminum
1990 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Pad Management Desk Chair in Hopsack Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chairs, Model EA435, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the year 1990. ...
Aluminum
Office Chair by Antonio Citterio for Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Office/desk chair designed by Antonio Citterio and manufactured by Vitra and part of the Axess collection. The chair is height adjustable, the back tilts back and the armrests also ...
Aluminum
1996 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair Brown Leather 5x Avail
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Chair, Model EA437, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1968. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in ...
Aluminum, Steel
2010s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Desk Chair in Blue Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Executive Desk Chairs, Model EA437, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1969. These particular examples were produced by Herman Mi...
Aluminum, Steel
2006 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Grey Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chairs, Model EA435, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These particular examples date to 2006....
Aluminum, Steel
1970s Bill Stephens for Knoll Office Armchair in Oak and Orange Fabric
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bill Stephens Desk Chair, originally designed for Knoll in the 1960s. This particular example dates back to the 1970s. The chair is comprised of a bentwood frame with a sea...
Aluminum
2015 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair in All Black
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chair, Model EA337, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1958. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller and ...
Aluminum, Steel
2012 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Side Desk Chair Brown Leather 12+ Avail
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk or Side Chair, model EA-108, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These examples were produced in 2012. The li...
Aluminum
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair in Black 1x Avail
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, Model EA334, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular chairs were produced in the 2010s. T...
Aluminum, Steel
2004 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair Black Mesh Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, but the price listed is for each chair) Herman Miller Eames aluminum group management desk chair...
Aluminum
Set of Montgomery solid wood side chairs by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
This listing is for two Montgomery chairs by Crump and Kwash Hand shaped solid blackened oak frame / acrylic finish / handwoven sunflower leather seat and back / nylon glides 20″w...
Leather, Oak
Herman Miller Time Life Chair by Ray and Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is arguably the most iconic American office chair design in the 20th century. We are pleased to present this authentic Herman Miller Executive Office Chair in brown leather. T...
Leather
2005 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Aluminum Executive Desk Chair in Blue Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Executive-Height Soft Pad Desk Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1968. This particular example dates to 2005. T...
Aluminum
2008 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Desk Chair in Red Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular example dates to 2008. The...
Aluminum, Steel
1987 Herman Miller Eames EC430 Swivel Desk Chair with Hopsack Upholstery
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an EC430 chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1970s. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1987. The chair is comprised of...
Aluminum
$5,553Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 "Supporto" Chairs by Frederick Scott for ICF Milan - Italy - 1976/79u2028
Located in Milano, IT
Keywords:u2028 ICF Supporto, Fred Scott Supporto chair, 1970s office chair, vintage ergonomic chair, ICF Milano, Supporto tessuto seat, English design Italian manufacturing, modern office, vintage brown fabric chair, ICF Supporto chair, Frederick Scott Supporto, 1976 office chair, vintage ergonomic chair, Hille Supporto...
Aluminum
Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Desk Chairs w/ Bronze Base Cordovan Leather
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous set of six Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket rolling desk chairs chairs, produced circa 1990. These examples were specified i...
Bronze
1979 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chair, Model EA418, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These particular examples date to 1979....
Aluminum, Steel
2010 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chairs in Naugahyde
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Executive Desk Chairs, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2010. The listed price ...
Aluminum