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Modern Dining Room 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Minimalist Contemporary Dining Chair in Caribbean Walnut, in Stock
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Tamay Chair brings together personality and subtlety, based on simple lines and harmonious proportions, which underscore the natural beauty of the solid tropical wood native to s...
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2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Contemporary Upholstered Dining in Leatherette
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted dining armchair with upholstered seat and back in faux leather. The timeless design of the chair works well with modern and classic styles . This chair is perfect for con...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Leon Stynen «SL 58» dining chair
Located in Forest, BE
The iconic SL58 is the most famous furniture design of Leon Stynen, an architect, urban planner and designer. The chair was sent to the 1958 Brussels World Fair by Antwerp based comp...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Brass Dining Chairs by Mastercraft
Located in North York, ON
Set of 6 brass patinated dining chairs by Mastercraft. Original brass frames newly upholstered in a Classic Italian chestnut butter soft leather. Brass frames and leather have aged p...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Original Eames Leather Aluminum Group Side Chairs Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Eames swivel leather aluminum group side chairs. Chairs are from 2007 and 2009. We believe the leather is the chocolate color. Eighteen chairs available.
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Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Studio Apotroes Annie Chair No.1 Solid Wood Modern African
Located in San Antonio, TX
The first chair from our upcoming Annie Dining collection. Each chair in this collection of 12 chairs and 3 dining tables is inspired by African combs and picks. The collection is de...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Minimalist-Style Dining Chair with Customizable Lacquer Colors, Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
This modern dining chair marries minimalist lines with luxurious comfort. The plush velvet seat, enveloping like a gentle embrace, works stunningly with the matching lacquer color to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Style Dining Chair With Back And Legs In Ebony Wood, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
Crafted for comfort and class, this upholstered chair blends plush velvet with a sleek ebony wood frame. The dark wood legs, like sturdy pillars, support a seat made for lingering co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

The Simple Chair. Solid Purpleheart wood from Brazil
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
A chair crafted entirely from solid wood. Sturdy, resilient, and comfortable, it features straight lines and a carved seat. The design's intention was to create a chair that is simpl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Purpleheart

Curved White Oak Vagari Dining or Accent Chair by Cultivation Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The simplicity found in Vagari's broad gestural line is a deliberate departure — a temporary reaction to the intricate nature of the designer's previous works, as well as an explorat...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set Six Promemoria Caffe Caned Leather Dining Chairs Contemporary Italian C 2000
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Circa 2000 Contemporary Italian Promemoria Coffee Caned, Hardwood & Leather "Coffee" Dining Chairs in very good condition. These chairs are still manufactured by Promemoria ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Leather, Cane, Hardwood

Bold Dining Chair - Anouk 304
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With a refined modern design, the Bold Dining Armchair embodies the essence of contemporary living. A statement piece that captivates with timeless elegance and sophisticated charm. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Bent Wood Dining Chair With Rattan Cane Backrest, Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
This dining chair, at first glance, appears typical, yet upon closer inspection, it reveals unique features. The backrest, crafted from two elegantly curved pieces, coupled with a s...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bold Dining Armchair - Anouk 100
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With a refined modern design, the Bold Dining Armchair embodies the essence of contemporary living. A statement piece that captivates with timeless elegance and sophisticated charm. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Bold Dining Armchair - Anouk 105
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With a refined modern design, the Bold Dining Armchair embodies the essence of contemporary living. A statement piece that captivates with timeless elegance and sophisticated charm. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic N. 14 Bistro dining chair or side chair designed by Michael Thonet, rendered in black painted beech bentwood frame with a woven wicker cain...
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint

Modern Smoked Cyborg Armchair by Marcel Wanders for Magis Italy - Set of 10
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Smoked Cyborg Armchair by Marcel Wanders for Magis Italy - Set of 10 The Cyborg chair takes the elegant form of a more traditional dining o...
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2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

1960's Vintage Fritz Hansen Set of 4 Teak Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four vintage Arne Jacobsen Series 7 chairs with teak finish. These examples were produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1960's and are fantastic original example...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Teak

Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic N. 14 Bistro dining chair or side chair designed by Michael Thonet, rendered in black painted beech bentwood frame with a woven wicker cain...
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint

Set of Six Christian Liaigre Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome set of six cane back and ebonized oak dining chairs by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt. This set of dining chairs has vintage fab...
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20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Modern Mary Dining Chairs, Beige Velvet Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mary Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Mary lea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Upholstered Dining Chair With Custom Lacquer Finish
Located in New York, NY
Modern dining chair with a sleek and minimalist design. It has a wooden frame and legs with a backrest that curves gently around the top. it cradles you in comfort with its plush sea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

2010 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Tubular Chrome Dining / Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an authentic(sold individually) labelled Mies Van Der Rohe Brno chair in red fabric with a lovely gleaming chromed tubular steel frame. The chairs were manufactu...
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Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic N. 14 Bistro dining chair or side chair designed by Michael Thonet, rendered in black painted beech bentwood frame with a woven wicker cain...
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint

Set of Four Monica Armani Flair O' Swivel Dining Chairs, B&B Italia, Italy 2022
Located in Miami, FL
Modern set of four Flair O' rotating swivel dining chairs rendered in a luxurious red fabric with an auto return swivel mechanism perfect for dining room chair...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern De Castro Dining Chairs, Camel Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
De Castro Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The De Castro dining chair is a tribute to one of the most remarkable Portuguese love stories, cel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Dining Chair Flock CS2 with Wooden Legs in Various Fabrics by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The "Flock" collection embodies the idea that home should be a haven of comfort, a sanctuary, and a gathering place adorned with personalized, character-rich, and visually striking s...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé

Set of 6 Modern Chicago Dining Chairs, Oak Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern set of 6 Chicago Dining Chairs, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Wooden chairs in American Oak uph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cotton

Arne Jacobsen Chairs Series 7 for Fritz Hansen
Located in Miami, FL
original Arne Jacobsen chairs for Fritz Hansen from 1993, in total ten chairs available.
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1990s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Modern Dining Chair Flock CS1 in Various Fabrics by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The "Flock" collection embodies the idea that home should be a haven of comfort, a sanctuary, and a gathering place adorned with personalized, character-rich, and visually striking s...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé

Contemporary Felix carver Chair in Yellow Mohair with Solid Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Felix Fluted Chair is our new take on our Felix Carver Chair, with its stunning fluted back adding a touch of elegance. Shown here upholstered in Alt...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Mohair

Midcentury Modern Style Dining Chairs in Natural Cane, Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted dining chair with a mid-century design that stands out for its modern silhouette. Dark stained 134.A3 color frame with natural cane curved backrest, and black faux leath...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Cane, Wood

Modern Timeless Chairs, Cotton-Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Greenapple Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Timeless bouclé office chair was designed and craft...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Raku 'Set of 6' Wooden and Upholstered Dining Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The elegant piece of the Lagu Selection collection, the Raku Chair, stands out with its comfortable usage, offering ease of transportation with its two different sizes and lightweigh...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

White Oak Framed Dining Chair With Saddle Leather Seat by Bensen - Available Now
Located in Tulsa, OK
Made of solid wood with a removable saddle leather seat, the Tokyo dining room chair by Bensen nods to traditional Danish and Japanese designs while maintaining an active footing in the present. This solid white oak wood...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

A set of four Z chairs by Haziza in a 1” thick lucite orange color
Located in Houston, TX
A set of four Z chairs by Haziza in an orange color. The Z Chair is recognized for its architectural shape, bold color, and sturdy Lucite. In the highest quality 1" thick lucite, the Z chair manages to fit seamlessly into any modern home. Structurally solid and surprisingly comfortable, this is the perfect desk chair, dining chair or make up chair...
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2010s North American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lucite

21st Century Key West Chair in Silk Satin by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Appealing design and vintage lines for the Key West chair. Featuring sinuous and rounded shapes, it boasts an enveloping back with gold finishing and a comfortable seat upholstered w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-century Modern Style Set of 8 Dining Chairs Customizable Colors
Located in New York, NY
The chair features extraordinary design with curved back legs that form part of the armrests and back support. Handcrafted of solid wood frame in different finishes and upholstered i...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Modern De Castro Dining Chair, Dark Blue, Velvet Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
De Castro Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The De Castro dining chair is a tribute to one of the most remarkable Portuguese love stories, cel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Ebony, Beech

Modern Margot Dining Chair, Brown Leather Camel, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Margot Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Margot leather dining chair stands as a contemporary piece that redefines the standards of modern...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Velvet, Bouclé, Fabric

Mid-century Modern Style Set of 8 Dining Chairs Customizable
Located in New York, NY
The chair features extraordinary design with curved back legs that form part of the armrests and back support. Handcrafted of solid wood frame in different finishes and upholstered i...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Margot Dining Chairs, Black Leather Grey, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Margot Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Margot leather dining chair stands as a contemporary piece that redefines the standards of modern...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather, Velvet, Bouclé, Fabric

Raku Wooden and Upholstered Dining Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The elegant piece of the Lagu Selection collection, the Raku Chair, stands out with its comfortable usage, offering ease of transportation with its two different sizes and lightweigh...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

8 Vintage Baker Furniture Traditional Mahogany Contemporary Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of eight vintage Baker Furniture dining chairs. The side chairs feature an oval back with striped purple upholstery, the captains f...
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Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 8 Dining Chair With Arms Offered In COM
Located in New York, NY
Very comfortable and sturdy, the right size and firmness with curved back for greater support. Upholstered in velvet in variety of colors as shown in the attached photos. The wood ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Upholstery

Contemporary Dining Chairs MARK by Sebastian Herkner for Linteloo
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Contemporary Dining Chairs MARK by Sebastian Herkner for Linteloo. Solid ash wood with gray paint finish. Made in Italy. In total we have twelve chairs available.
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Set of 8 Dining Chair Available in COM
Located in New York, NY
This minimalist dining chair exemplifies modern sophistication and comfort. It features a fully upholstered design, providing a seamless, elegant look that harmoniously blends with c...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Contemporary Dining Chair Offered in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This dining chair redefines the need for curves in an interior. As playful as it is graceful, its superbly detailed segments in the front and reverse provide a plateau where the seat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Baker Wicker and Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Wicker Back with Leather Seats Dining Chairs by Baker Furniture - Set of 6 Beautiful set of 6 wicker back dining chairs: 2 armchai...
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20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Mario Bellini Vintage Chocolate Brown Leather Dining Chairs Cassina 1970s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini vintage set of six dining chairs or armchairs Mod. Cab 413 from high quality leather in chocolate brown color Italy 1970s. Executed by Cassina, 1990s, Italy. While the ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bold Dining Armchair
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With a refined modern design, the Bold Dining Armchair embodies the essence of contemporary living. A statement piece that captivates with timeless elegance and sophisticated charm. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Knead Armchair by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Knead armchair by Karstudio Dimensions: W 75 x D 55 x H 110 cm Materials: FRP Available in black Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We seek the cause and...
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2010s Chinese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Rare Pair of Dorothy Schindele Hairpin Leg Chairs, Circa 1949
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of rare 1949, ergonomic, spring back chairs by noted California designer Dorothy Schindele. Fully restored.
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20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Upholstered oak soap contemporary Chair, om5.1 by mjiila
Located in PARIS, FR
Minimal modern design chair by Parisian based studio mjiila. The om5.1 is a contemporary upholstered high-end chair handcrafted by skilled cabinetmaker. Available in soaped natural f...
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2010s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Oak

10x Shaker Modern Armchairs, by Ambrozia, Ebonized Walnut & Grege Leather
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern armchair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel frame. Very comfy and appreciated from our clients. They are available in a large variet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern to Modern Oak Maroon Vinyl Rolling Game or Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern to modern rolling game or dining chairs comprised of oak frames, maroon vinyl seats and backs, brass sabots, and casters. Beautiful condition, keeping in...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Ricchio Dining Chairs for Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of four solid beechwood well constructed dining chairs with upholstered seat bottoms, downward tapered armrests and scooped backs. The detail by the designers Joseph and Linda Ricchio giving the chair contoured...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Donghia Silk Sculptural Wood Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, dining chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best...
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Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern dining room 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 dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Portugal, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Royal Stranger, Emeco, Marie Burgos Design, and Finn Juhl. 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 dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $170 and tops out at $90,000 while the average work can sell for $1,969.

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