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Molded Swiveling Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vibrant group of swiveling armchairs having organically shaped seats with their expressive original red upholstery floating on lacquered stems rising from early four-pronged bases.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Love Swivel Armchair NEW production Giovannetti, design S.Santantonio
By Sandro Santantonio
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Femininity, seduction and comfort for this elegant "throne" of modernity. Swivel seat.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An orange high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio in 1968 for modern furniture maker Asko Oy in Helsinki, Finland. This vi...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Little Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and very comfortable armchair, designed by the famous French designer Pierre Paulin in the 60's. Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's. Metal cross base with a wooden frame, uph...
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Galassia armchair by Ferdinando Buzzi for Ferruccio Brunati, 1970
By Franco Buzzi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Galassia armchair designed by Ferdinando Buzzi for Ferruccio Brunati , 70s. Structure in shockproof polystyrene and plastic coating, seat in cowhide leather. A valid testimony of the...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs in the Style of Anonima Castelli
By Pierre Poulin, Anonima Castelli
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian armchairs in the style of Pierre Paulin and Anonima Castelli with original red fabric from 1980s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic

Early Pierre Paulin 'Orange Slice' Chair in Red Fabric by Artifort, Netherlands
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable and cozy armchair designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Steel frame with molded wooden shells covered with foam and upholstered in an original red fabric. The fabric is...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Eastern Bloc Vintage armchairs by Jitona, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs was a part of a living room set made by JITONA company in the 1970´s. They represent a typical example of furniture design of the 1970/1980s years of the 20th Century...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Polystyrene

Elda Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort, Italy, 1960s
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in Lasne, BE
Swivel armchair in red leather and white shell. Seat height 40cm. Wear due to time and age.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin, "Little Tulip" Chair, Fabric, Painted Plastic, Netherlands, 1965
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in High Point, NC
A fabric, painted plastic and steel "Little Tulip" chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, 1965.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Carlo Chair in Red by Exit Ceren, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Chair in Red by Ceren Arslan 2023 Upholstered Suede W 33" x L 31.5" x H 31" Item available for immediate delivery. Lead time for this item is 4-6 weeks. Please contact us f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Acrylic

Fred Chair in Red by Exit Ceren, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Fred Chair in Red by Ceren Arslan 2023 Suede Upholstery W 45" x D 40" x H 30" Item available for immediate delivery. Please contact us for shipping quotes and customization option...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Acrylic

In Stock Roly Poly Armchair Red Brick By Driade, Faye Toogood
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Shapely and utterly comfortable, the distinctive Roly Poly Armchair by Driade is a well rounded lounge chair with a graceful, bowl-like seat up top and four solid legs beneath. It's ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Funky Red Chairs from the 70s, Pierre Paulin Style
Located in Beerse, VAN
Pair of funky chairs very much in the style of Pierre Paulin and his "alky chair". Unfortunately the designer or manufacturer are unknown. The seats are covered with a cherry red ...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Eero Aarnio for Asko Arm Chair Red Fiberglass Pastil "Pastille", Finland, 1960s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Telgte, DE
Eero Aarnio for Asko chair red fiberglass Pastil "Pastille", Finland, 1960s A red high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Charles and Ray Eames DAX armchair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Athens, Attiki
The DAX chair combines the shell of the 'Eames armchairs' with a classic four-legged base and is thus a realisation of the chair concept created by Charles and Ray Eames in the 1950s...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Charles and Ray Eames DAX chair by Herman Miller, 70s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Athens, Attiki
The fully upholstered DAX chair is part of the Eames plastic armchairs collection, first presented as part of a New York Moma competition. An iconic piece of design in a very rare ve...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Big-E Armchair Designed in 1991 by Ron Arad for Moroso, Italy
By Moroso, Ron Arad
Located in Zagreb, HR
Iconic postmodern Big-E ( Big Easy ) armchair designed by Ron Arad in 1991 This is a lacquered version produced by Italian company Moroso in the early 2000s The chair is in goo...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous and rare hue of red orange on this vintage fiberglass Herman Miller Eames armchair. Model DAX with H base. All shock mounts intact. Stamped Herman Miller under chair and gua...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of 5 Warren Platner for Knoll International Steel and Red Upholstery Lounge
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in New York, NY
SET of 5 American mid-century lounge chairs with hourglass forms comprised of shaped steel rods, with fiberglass molded seats enclosed in red textured fabric upholstery with removabl...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Eero Aarnio for UPO Armchair, Finland 1970
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Red plastic frame with brown upholstered seat. Small crack on underside of chair. Does not affect stability.
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic

Sergio Maza "Toga" chair for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza
Located in New York, NY
Nice Tomato Red version of the classic "Toga" chair, designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide. Minor surface scuffs, and small bruise on bottom egde, as shown in images.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Giacomino Armachair Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia, 1998
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in taranto, IT
Wonderful and rare "giacominbo" armchair, design afra & tobia scarpa fo Meritalia, 1998. New, never used, from a closed store. Perfect conditions, as pics, red color.
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Polyester

Meltdown Chair, Red Rope by Tom Price, Contemporary, Limited Edition
By Tom Price
Located in PARIS, FR
'Meltdown chair, Red Rope' is a piece by English artist Tom Price, from the Meltdown Series. Limited edition of 8. Available on commission. This chair is made entirely from polyprop...
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2010s British Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Upholstered Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Red Upholstered Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair. Item features fiberglass seat, original red upholstery, original labels, clean Modernist lines, quality Americ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Sissi Stackable Armchair Red Polypropylene by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Due to the delicacy of the finish it is not recommended to stack the armchairs.The company reserves the right not to accept any complaints. The Sissi Stackable Armchair by Driade ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Fabric and Foam "Gladis" Armchair by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
Following the success of the Gladis lounge chair which was originally introduced in 2009, Aqua Creations created the Gladis Collection. The first inspiration was a finger print. Ay...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Waterfall Chair, Charles Hollis Jones 1960s, USA
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Waterfall chair by lucite maven Charles Hollis Jones. Gorgeous curvature to the elegant and simple lucite frame this chair feels as if it is floating in space. Despite age-appropriat...
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Mon Petit Cœur Swivel Armchair Red by La Cividina
By La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Mon Cœur sofa has become a La Cividina icon. It gives concrete form to love for design and perfectly fuses expressiveness and technical know-how.Uninterrupted curves flow to and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Gispen 416 Polyester Chairs by Wim Rietveld and Andre Cordemeyer
By André R. Cordemeyer, Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Listed is a unique set of two model no. 416 armchairs, designed by Wim Rietveld (son of Gerrit Rietveld) and Andre Cordemeyer in 1957. It was the first Dutch polyester armchair ever ...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mollo Red Armchair by Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Composed entirely of foam, without any hard internal structure, Mollo’s simple form provides exceptional comfort and the ultimate relaxation experience. Your friends will lounge, jum...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Plywood

Mollo Red Armchair by Established & Sons
Mollo Red Armchair by Established & Sons
H 26.8 in W 68.1 in D 46.51 in
Shiro Kuramata Sofa With Arms in Chromed Tubular Metal for Cappellini
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
An homage to the masters of early 20th century modernism, the sofa with arms armchair by Shiro Kuramata has a structure made of chromed tubular metal, padded with polyurethane foam a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Outdoor Dalilips Sofa by Salvador Dalí 20th Century Surrealist Design, Spain
By (after) Salvador Dali, Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
Designed in 1972 by Salvador Dali along with Oscar Tusquets for the Mae West Hall at the Theatre Museum in Figueras. Since 2004 it’s been produced in rotomoulded polyethylene making ...
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Yrjö Kukkapuro Molded Fiberglass Swivel Armchair
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Yrjö Kukkapuro molded fiberglass swivel armchair in organic shape with red woven fabric. Fabric shows some moderate fading and age. Fabric is presentable but you will want to reuphol...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Jaime Hayon, Monocolour Red Fabric Leather Upholstery Dino Armchair
By BD Barcelona Design, Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Main body made of rigid polyurethane covered with polyether foam cushioning. A fixed head rest, seat cushion and backrest in polyether foam cushioning. Cushion covers are removable. ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Colony Armchair in Black Legs, Walnut Structure, Upholstered Cushions, by Skrivo
By Miniforms, Skrivo Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colony armchair with metal base varnished is offered here in black, however, also available in white, silk grey, dusty grey, intense blue or bronze. The Structure is offered in natur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Midcentury Red Fabric and Black Plastic Italian Armchairs, Menphis 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of wonderful midcentury red fabric and black plastic armchairs. These amazing pieces were produced in Italy during the 1980s. These items are extremely elegant and wonderfull...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Marc Newson Embyro Armchair in Orange Fabric Upholstery by Cappellini
By Cappellini, Marc Newson
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Marc Newson, the Embryo chair has three legs and a chromed steel structure padded with molded polyurethane foam. The fixed bi-elastic fabric cover is available in white, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Gandia Blasco Textile Club Armchair in Steel by Ana Llobet
By Ana Llobet, Gandia Blasco
Located in New York, NY
"Joining the pieces that make up the collection is made possible through a system that simulates the seams of garments. This way a highly flexible piece is achieved that adapts to ev...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Erwan Bouroullec Spring Armchair in Satined Stainless Steel for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Erwan Bouroullec
Located in New York, NY
Based on a slender structure in satined stainless steel, the sophisticated Spring chair was designed by Erwan Bouroullec. The distinctive shell is made of rigid polyurethane foam wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Diplopia Armchair in Marsala Red Lacquer, Metal Frame, by Skrivo Design
By Skrivo Design, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here you are shown the Diplopia armchair with the Lacquered Red Marsala metal frame and upholstery. The armchair is available for custom orders with a metal frame lacquered in white,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Cappellini Sunset Armchair in Beech with Fabric or Leather by Christophe Pillet
By Cappellini, Christophe Pillet
Located in New York, NY
The Sunset armchair by Christophe Pillet has a swiveling design and backrest and seat made of curved beech wood; the base is made of satined stainless steel. The padding of the Sunse...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Executive Swivel Arm Chair by Charles Pollock for Comforto Orange Fabric
By Charles Pollock, Comforto
Located in Markington, GB
Italian executive armchair by Charles Pollock for Comforto, stunning orange fabric swivel desk chair, This plastic / metal framed chair is in very good vintage condition, A classic c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Red PK8 Armchair, Seat & Lamp Hybrid, Handmade Metal Structure by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
The idea of PK8 armchair came during a renovation project of a clinic. The project had as premise to transform the environment with just a few interventions, with the purpose of red...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Red Fibreglass "Amicus" Armchair by Antero Poppius, Finland, 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Amicus” armchair by Antero Poppius, was designed in Finland in the 1970s. This typical 1970s chair consists of a moulded fibreglass shell that stands on a single base connecting...
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec Basket 011 Armchair in Varnish Metal for Cappellini
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
A casual, relaxed appeal characterizes the Basket 011 sofa, created for Cappellini by the French designer-duo, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. The collection, composed of a two and three...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Leda Cushion Armchair in Black Metal Base, by Francesco Beghetto
By Miniforms, Francesco Beghetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Leda chair with is shown with an upholstered cushion and armrests, as well as in the black Metal structure. The chair is available without arms as well, and in a white metal bas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Cappellini Orla Swivel Armchair in Poplar and Fabric by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Classic and contemporary stylistic elements define the Orla sofas and armchairs by Jasper Morrison, a masterpiece of contemporary design that has entered the collection of the Tate M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Jasper Morrison Low Pad Armchair in Beech with Red Hero Fabric for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Maximum comfort, minimum dimensions: this was the underlying study behind this design by Jasper Morrison. The low pad has a shell made of curved beech plywood paired with perfectly s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood, Foam, Beech

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Rusty Orange by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tribute to the city of Venice in a chair for both the table and the living room, which combines classic lines with comfort. Venice is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Cappellini Small Orla Sofa in Foam Seat with Metal Frame by Jasper Morrison
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in New York, NY
Classic and contemporary stylistic elements define the Orla sofas and armchairs by Jasper Morrison, a masterpiece of contemporary design that has entered the collection of the Tate M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Marc Newson Felt Armchair in Fiberglass Shell with Glossy Finish for Cappellini
By Marc Newson, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
An explosion of vitality: Felt chair by Marc Newson has a reinforced fiberglass shell that can be varnished with a glossy finish in a vast array of colors: orange, red, blue, white o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Upholstery Belly Armchair in Red Velvet and Polished Brass Foot
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration: Belly sofa arouses feelings of tenderness! It was inspired by the beginning of life, the pregnant belly! Therefore, safety and comfort are the central features of this...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Metal, Sheet Metal

Gandia Blasco Textile Dining Armchair in Steel by Ana Llobet
By Ana Llobet, Gandia Blasco
Located in New York, NY
The Textile collection was conceived through a fashion inspired project that transferred the concepts and techniques used in textiles to the world of furniture.”– Ana Llobet (Designe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Jasper Morrison Lotus High Chair in Polished Chrome for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in New York, NY
The Lotus (High), by Jasper Morrison, is part of a complete collection of chairs, envisioned to be easily adaptable for both domestic and variegated professional settings. Available ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Lotus Chair designed for Artena by Paul Boulva, circa 1976
By Paul Boulva
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage lotus chair designed for Artena by Paul Boulva. Originally made for the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. Classic of Canadian modern design.
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Cappellini High Time Small Armchair in Fabric or Leather by Christophe Pillet
By Cappellini, Christophe Pillet
Located in New York, NY
Extreme visual lightness, extreme versatility: the High Time sofa, designed by Christophe Pillet, can be used to create studied, yet essential compositions that reflect the individua...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Marcel Wanders Dalia Armchair with Fabric or Leather Upholstery for Cappellini
By Cappellini, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in New York, NY
Charming at first glance: the Dalia armchair by Marcel Wanders is a floral embrace whose sensual curves capture the soul in poetic suspense. An iconic element of design, with a conte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Resin

Marcel Wanders Dalia Armchair in Red Hero with Fabric for Cappellini
By Cappellini, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in New York, NY
Charming at first glance: the Dalia armchair by Marcel Wanders is a floral embrace whose sensual curves capture the soul in poetic suspense. An iconic element of design, with a conte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Resin, Foam

Handmade Red PK6 Armchair Carbon Steel Structure & Metal Mesh by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Honorable mention by European Product Design Award: Home Interior Products Category. The main inspiration for PK6 chair comes from standard metal structures used for secondary archi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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Find a variety of red plastic armchairs available on 1stDibs. Find 76 antique and vintage red plastic armchairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 34 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Red plastic armchairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of red plastic armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial red plastic armchairs are of considerable interest. Cappellini, Eero Aarnio and Jasper Morrison each produced beautiful red plastic armchairs that are worth considering.

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Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.