Muji 2.5 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Muji 2.5 seater chair. Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination."
2010s Japanese Modern Chairs
Wood
Muji 2.5 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Muji 2.5 seater chair. Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination."
Wood
Muji 1 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Muji 1 seater chair. Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination."
Wood
Muji 2 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Muji 2 seater chair. Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination."
Wood
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H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 47.25 in
Konstantin Grcic Tubular Desk and Chair Set by Thonet for Muji 'After Breuer'
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Konstantin Grcic desk and chair set, manufactured by Thonet for Muji. This striking pair is a re-imagining of the famous Marcel Breuer desk and chair that Thonet first made in the 19...
Metal
Muji 2 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Muji 2 seater Chair. Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination."
Wood
$2,723 / item
H 31.11 in W 26.375 in D 25 in
Teak Wood Armchair with Curved Seat and Back – Velo Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Hialeah, FL
The Velo armchair by Uultis embodies sculptural simplicity, crafted entirely from sustainably sourced teak veneer. Defined by its dynamic silhouette, the Velo features an organically...
Teak
$2,200 / item
H 12.6 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Legless Floor Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Legless floor chair in the Japanese modern style. In tradition Japanese style, floor chair is set on traditional Tatami Igusa floor along with table. Made of Yoshino cedar which is a...
Wood
Chair No. 2 - Vrksa Series - Wooden Lounge Chair
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
Cataract II a side/filler chair made in solid ashwood by bending wood. Three of the legs have been made using the wood-bending technique to adopt an abstract natural wave-like design...
Velvet, Ash, Bentwood
Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood with Arms
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Evo chair collection. Our Evo collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms and the modern interpretation of wood archetypes. All elements that compose ...
Hardwood
Chair No. 4 - Vrksa Series - Lounge Chair
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
One seat is a lounge chair made in solid ashwood by bending wood. Three of the legs have been made using the wood-bending technique to adopt an abstract natural wave-like design. The...
Bentwood
$17,233
H 32.68 in W 59.06 in D 20.08 in
Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model 36 Produced by Karl Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare early lounge chair model 36 designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
Birch
$1,250 / item
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Solid Wood with Wooden Back and Wood Seat
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
$2,633
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in
Gaulino Easy Chair by Oscar Tusquets natural ash wood occasional chair, Spain
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Gaulino Easy Chair is the natural progression from the iconic Gaulino. It retains the functional artistry of the Gaulino while sitting lighter, wider, and lower. BD introduced ...
Hide, Ash
$3,200
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
Furcula chair in Jequitiba Brazilian wood in contemporary styly by Tiago Curioni
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This is perhaps one of the most complex chairs we have ever produced. With carved parts at every corner, including underneath the seat, this piece could not have been made by a craft...
Wood
$5,993 / item
H 34 in W 27.2 in D 57.1 in
Lolo Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Lounge Chair
Located in Guatemala, GU
Other Specifications: -Seating Height: 10.1" -Chair made of 38 Laminated Plywood Birch sections from Nordic Forests. -Weight Capacity: 350 pounds. -Usage: Indoors. Outdoor use on...
Plywood
$2,270 / item
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 31 in
Teak Wood Armchair with Natural Cane Back and Shaped Wooden Seat, Turn Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Hialeah, FL
A Turn teak wood armchair with natural cane back. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Turn armchair by Sérgio Batista for Uultis is a refined blend of natural materia...
Teak, Cane
Uma Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Chair
Located in Guatemala, GU
Other Specifications: -Seating Height: 15.6" -Chair made of 32 Laminated Plywood Birch sections from Nordic Forests. -Weight Capacity: 350 pounds. -Usage: Indoors. Outdoor use on...
Plywood
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler 'Scandia' Lounge Chair in Teak
By Hove Möbler, Hans Brattrud
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler, lounge chair model 'Scandia' in teak, metal, Norway, circa 1957 This chair was part of the Scandia series, designed by Norwegian designer Hans Brattru...
Metal
$1,608 / item
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 22.05 in
Artisanal Modern 80/20 Oak or Sycamore Chair Created by Vincent Vincent
By Vincent Vincent
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Solid oak or sycamore chair designed and made in the Lyon art cabinet making workshop Vincent Vincent. Designed with quality, robustness and comfort in mind, each chair is entirely ...
Oak, Sycamore
Arata Lounge Chair in a Natural Wood Finish
Located in Hollywood, FL
The Arata stands out with its alluring curves and the gentle radiance of pine wood. The left and right limbs are symmetrical counterparts, mirroring the human form with their repetit...
Wood
ALLAY – Scandinavian Lounge Chair in Solid Ash Wood
By Daniel Schofield
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Designed to have a calming and inviting presence, the Allay chair brings together craft and simplicity to create an honest, comfortable and timeless piece. By engaging in the process...
Wood, Ash
$1,750 / item
H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in
FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Built, Green Satin Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green Please note that this listing includes the table base, light bulbs and finial. It is wired for use in the US. If you would like a linen shade as shown in the imag...
Ceramic
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$3,667 / item
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 24.02 in
Dining Chair Hello Artistry Edition by Noom in Patience & Gough recycled velvet
By Denis Sokolov, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
NOOM x Patience & Gough Present a Bold Collaboration Bridging HELLO chair, Textile, and NFT Art In a bold cross-disciplinary collaboration with British design studio Patience &a...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur
$14,600
H 71.2 in W 54.4 in D 16 in
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH27 Measures cm: H 178 x W 136 x D 40. Elegant and highly distinctive Italian vanity or dressing table dating from the early 1950s, bearing the label of La Permanente Mobili ...
Mirror, Walnut
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century French Les Arcs Dining Table
Located in London, GB
A blonde pine dining table designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort. France, c1960s. One of a run of 10 dining tables of varying sizes and condition we have sou...
Wood
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Flos, Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
$27,250 / set
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965, Set of 10
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of ten. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the...
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
$8,386 / set
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$431Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 20.08 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Original 1960s Italian Nightstands with Salmon-Colored Glass Top Walnut
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of original 1960s Italian nightstands with salmon-colored glass top. Walnut wood. One is Right and one is left. They will be delivered in a specific wooden case for export, pa...
Glass, Walnut
Pair of Compas Wood Counter Stools, Italy
By Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé, Le Corbusier
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of compas counter stools or high chairs, wood and rope. In the mood of Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani.
Wood, Rope
Petra M Me Table Lamp in Alabaster by Jordi Veciana 2020
By Jordi Veciana
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Petra M Me Base and diffuser in alabaster. Dimmer placed in the electrical cord. By Jordi Veciana, 2020. Manufactured by Parachilna. A cylindrical base, a conical shade both made ...
Alabaster
Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decoration. Beauty & Mischief: The Desig...
Walnut
Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece, this chair was crafted from a single block of suar wood. Meticulously ...
Fruitwood
Chris Earl Ebonized Oak, Black Leather Moresby Armchair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair shown in ebonized oak and black leather. In stock leather choice: black, olive, c...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair, Italy, 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Rare, Afra, Scarpa, italian, 1980s, leather, patina, collector's item Designed in 1985 for the Benetton office by the iconic Italian architects Afra & Tobia Scarpa, this chair is a ...
Brass, Steel
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.
Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.
Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.
Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.
For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.
Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.