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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Restored Swivel Bucket Lounge Chair on Stacked Rattan Pedestal Base
Restored Swivel Bucket Lounge Chair on Stacked Rattan Pedestal Base

Restored Swivel Bucket Lounge Chair on Stacked Rattan Pedestal Base

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored rattan bucket seat features a circular height carved with two armrests fixed to a round, stacked rattan swivel base. The chair has been repainted to its ori...

Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan

Marlene Bench
Marlene Bench

Marlene Bench

$7,500 / item

Marlene Bench

By Medea

Located in New York, NY

Bench with wooden structure. Upholstered in fabric.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Ripple Sofa - Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Ripple Sofa - Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design

Ripple Sofa - Angular Curved Silhouette with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design

Located in New York, NY

The Ripple sofa draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat float...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Italian Black and Rush Seat Nesting Stools after Gio Ponti
Italian Black and Rush Seat Nesting Stools after Gio Ponti

Italian Black and Rush Seat Nesting Stools after Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

A set of Italian genuine rush seat nesting stools, in the style of Italian designer, Gio Ponti, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Seats are made of genuine rush with black ebonized wood bases. Each have paper label authentication "Genuine Rush", please see closeup images #17 and 18. And both are marked "Made in Italy" on underside of wood stretcher; shown in image #19. Measurements include: Top seat/stool: 15.75" D x 19.63" W x 18" H Nesting seat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Customizable Teak and Cane Lounge Chair with Gray Plaid Cushion, Soho Collection
Customizable Teak and Cane Lounge Chair with Gray Plaid Cushion, Soho Collection

Customizable Teak and Cane Lounge Chair with Gray Plaid Cushion, Soho Collection

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

A Soho armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis in teak wood with gray plaid fabric and natural cane back. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Soho armchair in ...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak, Fabric, Upholstery, Cane

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Oval X-Back Club Chair
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Oval X-Back Club Chair

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Oval X-Back Club Chair

By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Miami, FL

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Oval X-Backl Club Chair Arm Height 25" Offered for sale is an elegant upholstered club by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture. This fine-quality cha...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Oak Wood, Bouclé, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Oak Wood, Bouclé, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Oak Wood, Bouclé, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Handcrafted Sofa with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet
Handcrafted Sofa with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet

Handcrafted Sofa with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet

Located in New York, NY

This sofa is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly stylish presence...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Serpantine Cloud Sofas in Ivory Boucle, A Pair
Vladimir Kagan Serpantine Cloud Sofas in Ivory Boucle, A Pair

Vladimir Kagan Serpantine Cloud Sofas in Ivory Boucle, A Pair

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Culver City, CA

Let’s be honest—if Gabriella Crespi, Karl Springer, and Pierre Paulin walked into a room and had to pick a seat, they’d sink right into these. This matched pair of Vladimir Kagan Clo...

Category

1990s American Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Lucite

Moroso Gogan Sofa by Patricia Urquiola
Moroso Gogan Sofa by Patricia Urquiola

Moroso Gogan Sofa by Patricia Urquiola

By Moroso, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Gogan collection takes its name from nature and in particular from Japanese stones rendered smooth by time and water, which provided the inspiration for this project. This is the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Dining Chair Balance, Modern Accent Chair in Fabric for Curated Interiors
Dining Chair Balance, Modern Accent Chair in Fabric for Curated Interiors

Dining Chair Balance, Modern Accent Chair in Fabric for Curated Interiors

By Dmitriy Kozinenko

Located in Kyiv, UA

Dining chair Balance invites you to experience the balance that we all seek in life. This designer chair draws inspiration from the art of rock balancing, where natural stones are ca...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Pair of Harvey Probber–Style Octagonal Lounge Chairs, Pink Geometric Upholstery
Pair of Harvey Probber–Style Octagonal Lounge Chairs, Pink Geometric Upholstery

Pair of Harvey Probber–Style Octagonal Lounge Chairs, Pink Geometric Upholstery

By Harvey Probber

Located in Morristown, NJ

A striking pair of octagonal lounge chairs in the manner of Harvey Probber, distinguished by their sculptural geometry and vibrant custom upholstery. Each chair features a bold octag...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet

Nazaré daybed - L shape
Nazaré daybed - L shape

Nazaré daybed - L shape

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

NAZARÉ DAYBED - L shape, designed in 2024. The Nazaré Daybed is crafted from solid walnut and has two removable cushions. The legs have a hand-carved detailed wave texture giving th...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Six Locus Solus Chairs by Gae Aulenti. 1970's Italian
Six Locus Solus Chairs by Gae Aulenti. 1970's Italian

Six Locus Solus Chairs by Gae Aulenti. 1970's Italian

By Gae Aulenti

Located in London, GB

Set of Six 'Locus Solus' chairs by Gae Aulenti. Constructed from tubular steel with a perforated metal seat, the gloss powdercoated finish makes it ideal for indoor and outdoor use.

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 Vintage McGuire Bamboo Dining Armchairs, San Francisco
Set of 8 Vintage McGuire Bamboo Dining Armchairs, San Francisco

Set of 8 Vintage McGuire Bamboo Dining Armchairs, San Francisco

By McGuire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and highly desirable group of vintage bamboo dining armchairs by McGuire Furniture, designed and manufactured in San Francisco, California. We currently have a total of 10 mat...

Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

A. Sibau Italian Modernist Sculpted Dining Side Chairs
A. Sibau Italian Modernist Sculpted Dining Side Chairs

A. Sibau Italian Modernist Sculpted Dining Side Chairs

By A. Sibau

Located in West Chester, PA

A nice pair of dining side chairs made in Italy by A. Sibau featuring sculptural natural hardwood frames with flared legs and attached upholstered seats.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Oak Wood, Bouclé, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Oak Wood, Bouclé, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Oak Wood, Bouclé, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple, Dedar

Located in Lisboa, PT

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Custom Modern Sofa in Argentine Rosewood with Shelving from Costantini, Patone
Custom Modern Sofa in Argentine Rosewood with Shelving from Costantini, Patone

Custom Modern Sofa in Argentine Rosewood with Shelving from Costantini, Patone

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The Patone Sofa balances a modern design with natural materials and can be made in any size with any upholstery material. Shown here in several versions, it can be specified with se...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Swivel Armchair W Ottoman in Leather & Rose Gold Base
Swivel Armchair W Ottoman in Leather & Rose Gold Base

Swivel Armchair W Ottoman in Leather & Rose Gold Base

Located in New York, NY

Swivel lounge chair with a curved body shape. The metallic base can swivel 360 degrees. Shown here in Leather and Columbia Tofee Fabric. Stainless steel base in polished Copper. ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Montgomery Modern Oak and Leather Arm Chair / Office Chair by Crump and Kwash
Montgomery Modern Oak and Leather Arm Chair / Office Chair by Crump and Kwash

Montgomery Modern Oak and Leather Arm Chair / Office Chair by Crump and Kwash

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...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

Tractor Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam
Tractor Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam

Tractor Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam

By BassamFellows

Located in Ridgefield, CT

Since debuting at the Milan furniture fair in 2003, the BassamFellows Tractor Stool has become a bona fide modern icon. From the outset, it has proven to be a piece of infinite varie...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Contemporary geometric brown velvet brass Fernandine sofa by InsidherLand
Contemporary geometric brown velvet brass Fernandine sofa by InsidherLand

Contemporary geometric brown velvet brass Fernandine sofa by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The Fernandine walls are a part of History that embraces the city of Porto, located in the north of Portugal. These medieval fortifications topped off by battlements were completed d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Metal

Red iron and natural straw alian dining chairs, hand woven
Red iron and natural straw alian dining chairs, hand woven

Red iron and natural straw alian dining chairs, hand woven

Located in Manzano, IT

Striking Sculptural Italian Design: Bold Red Iron & Natural Straw Dining Chairs (Circa 2000s) Introduce a touch of bold artistry to your dining space with this captivating pair of It...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Counter Height Stool in Walnut Finish with Beige Fabric, Grain Collection
Counter Height Stool in Walnut Finish with Beige Fabric, Grain Collection

Counter Height Stool in Walnut Finish with Beige Fabric, Grain Collection

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

A Grain counter height stool designed by Studio + A! for Uultis with walnut finish and beige fabric. The Grain counter height stool strikes the perfect balance between minimalist des...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Teak

Set of 6 Contemporary Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seat and Back
Set of 6 Contemporary Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seat and Back

Set of 6 Contemporary Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seat and Back

Located in New York, NY

This exceptionally versatile dining Chair adapts seamlessly to any setting, from homes to offices. Its bold architectural design features a wooden frame with striking angular-cut leg...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Beautiful Channel Back Chairs
Beautiful Channel Back Chairs

Beautiful Channel Back Chairs

$2,960Sale Price / set|20% Off

Beautiful Channel Back Chairs

By Samuel Marx

Located in Miami, FL

Black painted wood legs and frame with channel back design. Very pretty chairs.

Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Steelcase Chrome & Red Swivel Rolling Chair #454 Style Charles Pollock
Modern Steelcase Chrome & Red Swivel Rolling Chair #454 Style Charles Pollock

Modern Steelcase Chrome & Red Swivel Rolling Chair #454 Style Charles Pollock

By Charles Pollock, Steelcase

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...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

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

Sumptuous Low Profile Ralph Lauren Cognac Leather Designer Sofa

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Hopewell, NJ

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

Category

Early 2000s Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

John Widdicomb Style Modern Parsons Leather Dining Chairs, Set of Six
John Widdicomb Style Modern Parsons Leather Dining Chairs, Set of Six

John Widdicomb Style Modern Parsons Leather Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six Modern Parsons dining chairs In the manner of John Widdicomb USA, Circa Late 20th Century Maple frames, with beige leather upholstered seats and backs. Meas...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Maple

Designer Duistt Modern Counter Stools in Boucle Fabric & Brass
Designer Duistt Modern Counter Stools in Boucle Fabric & Brass

Designer Duistt Modern Counter Stools in Boucle Fabric & Brass

By Duistt

Located in New York, NY

This contemporary stool is a timeless and understated luxury piece. Constructed with lacquered iron frame and off-white boucle fabric. The brushed brass detailing makes this stool a ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Iron

Geometric Daybed in Solid Walnut, Bronze and Leather by Craig Bassam
Geometric Daybed in Solid Walnut, Bronze and Leather by Craig Bassam

Geometric Daybed in Solid Walnut, Bronze and Leather by Craig Bassam

By Craig Bassam

Located in Ridgefield, CT

The Geometric Colection from BassamFellows celebrates the sublimity of pure geometry championed by the Wiener Werkstätte and the Bauhaus. In the same way that designers of these two ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Leather BoConcept Chaise Longue
Leather BoConcept Chaise Longue

Leather BoConcept Chaise Longue

By BoConcept

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage BoConcept chaise lounge with relax function. In natural black leather, chrome steel base/legs. Label: BoConcept. Very good vintage condition.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Pelican chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When it was presented a...

Category

2010s Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Sedus Postmodern Armchair Germany 1990s
Sedus Postmodern Armchair Germany 1990s

Sedus Postmodern Armchair Germany 1990s

$186Sale Price / item|20% Off

Sedus Postmodern Armchair Germany 1990s

By Sedus

Located in Debrecen, HU

Allow me to present this high-quality Sedus conference chair, a perfect choice for office meeting rooms, conference halls, or a home study. This armchair model combines functionality and style to provide comfortable and professional seating. Features: Manufacturer: Sedus – synonymous with German precision and quality Color: Deep, elegant dark blue fabric harmonizing beautifully with the aluminum gray metal frame Materials: Durable, comfortable padded seat and backrest, sturdy aluminum frame Dimensions: Seat height approx. 45 cm, width 53 cm, total height 86 cm Condition: Excellent, well-maintained used condition Special Features: Armrests for added comfort during longer seating periods Usage: Ideal for modern offices, meeting rooms, or home workspaces Remarkably, the protective film is still present in some areas, indicating minimal use and excellent condition. This Sedus chair...

Category

1990s Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary chenille walnut brass handmade Arches dining chair by InsidherLand
Contemporary chenille walnut brass handmade Arches dining chair by InsidherLand

Contemporary chenille walnut brass handmade Arches dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair is designed in the ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Metal

Bubble Armchair upholstered in TIGER MOUNTAINS 03 Fabric
Bubble Armchair upholstered in TIGER MOUNTAINS 03 Fabric

Bubble Armchair upholstered in TIGER MOUNTAINS 03 Fabric

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

The Bubble Armchair embodies comfort through sculptural simplicity. Its rounded, generous volumes and low proportions create an inviting and contemporary silhouette, while the struct...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Acerbis Free System Modular Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
Acerbis Free System Modular Sofa by Claudio Salocchi

Acerbis Free System Modular Sofa by Claudio Salocchi

By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Claudio Salocchi’s design explores research in the decade from the 1970s to the 1980s, when new ways of living and experimentation were central to the work of Italian designers. Free...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Dark Olive Heavy Canvas and Marbled Rust Two-Seat Sofa
Dark Olive Heavy Canvas and Marbled Rust Two-Seat Sofa

Dark Olive Heavy Canvas and Marbled Rust Two-Seat Sofa

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Inheritance Two Seat Sofa by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholst...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Hand-Woven Outdoor Swing Sofa, Rattan and Fabric, Modern Design, Asia
Hand-Woven Outdoor Swing Sofa, Rattan and Fabric, Modern Design, Asia

Hand-Woven Outdoor Swing Sofa, Rattan and Fabric, Modern Design, Asia

Located in New York, NY

This swing sofa make a wonderful addition to the patio, deck, garden, yard, backyard, porch, bedroom, living room, and other places around your home. Thanks to its stylish design and comfortable and washable seat cushions, this swing sofa provides maximum seating comfort. The outdoor swing sofa...

Category

2010s Asian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rope

Encre 08 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Encre 08 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin

Encre 08 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin

By Pascale Girardin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stool or coffee table, form and function are one and the same. Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either with...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Seating

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Hollywood Regency Curved Armchair in Boucle with Decorative Tassel Arm Details
Hollywood Regency Curved Armchair in Boucle with Decorative Tassel Arm Details

Hollywood Regency Curved Armchair in Boucle with Decorative Tassel Arm Details

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This sculptural armchair merges the glamour of vintage Hollywood with contemporary design sensibilities. The enveloping silhouette is defined by continuous, flowing curves that integ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

'Shade 3B' Small Wool Pouf in Greens by Begüm Cana Özgür for Nanimarquina
'Shade 3B' Small Wool Pouf in Greens by Begüm Cana Özgür for Nanimarquina

'Shade 3B' Small Wool Pouf in Greens by Begüm Cana Özgür for Nanimarquina

By Nanimarquina, Begüm Cana Özgür

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Shade 3B' Small Wool Pouf in Greens by Begüm Cana Özgür for Nanimarquina Executed in 100% hand-spun New Zealand wool with a birch base and flame-retardant filling, this decorative ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Birch

Customizable ClassiCon Lota Sofa by Eileen Gray
Customizable ClassiCon Lota Sofa by Eileen Gray

Customizable ClassiCon Lota Sofa by Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in New York, NY

The apartment of Madame Mathieu-Levy on Rue de Lota in Paris was regarded as one of the most sensational examples of French interior architecture of the 1920s. Eileen Gray had create...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Brown Velvet Bench with Black Legs, Contemporary Design
Brown Velvet Bench with Black Legs, Contemporary Design

Brown Velvet Bench with Black Legs, Contemporary Design

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Brown velvet bench, a seating piece designed for dry indoor spaces. This bench features a softly padded seat with a smooth touch, supported by black...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Custom Dining Chair in Taupe Leather and Black Oak Frame
Custom Dining Chair in Taupe Leather and Black Oak Frame

Custom Dining Chair in Taupe Leather and Black Oak Frame

Located in New York, NY

A refined dining chair with a gently curved backrest and an elegant silhouette, upholstered in deep emerald green velvet. The outer back contrasts in a textured woven fabric, adding ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Cobalt Blue Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Cobalt Blue Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

Cobalt Blue Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in New York, NY

Made in the 1970s, this iconic sectional sofa was designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. The sofa consists of 6 modular pieces that can be arranged in various combinations to ...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Custom Made Dining Chairs by BH&A as Seen in "It's Complicated"
Custom Made Dining Chairs by BH&A as Seen in "It's Complicated"

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Poplar

Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Portugal pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include De Sede, Finn Juhl, Emeco, and Moooi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $25 and tops out at $497,965 while the average work can sell for $3,803.

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