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Modern Corner 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Original Maurizio Peregalli 1988 Chair, Noto Zeus Milano Modern Art Piece
Located in Vienna, AT
Design: Maurizio Peregalli, Noto Zeus, Milano, 1988. Square steel tube, powder-coated, seating- and backrest surface formed Polyurethan.  
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Iron

DUO Handcrafted Matrice Chair in Steel and Velvet by Tawla
Located in MONTROZIER, FR
Matrice side chair is a side chair designed around the imprint. The imprint created by the interaction between two materials, a ductile and a soft one. Inspiration from Gabriele Basi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

DUO Handcrafted Matrice Chair in Steel and Parma Velvet by Tawla
Located in MONTROZIER, FR
Marie Antoinette Matrice side chair is a side chair designed around the imprint. The imprint created by the interaction between two materials, a ductile and a soft one. Inspiration f...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Modern Leather Sling Hanging Chair Now in A Slimmer Frame for Smaller Spaces
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Slim Sling is a refined evolution of our beloved and best-selling SLING swing seat. This rendition places the spotlight on the leather seat, suspended...
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2010s South African Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Rare Wood Chairs By Robino & Denton For Petroglyph 2011
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Petroglyph Collection is a captivating and ever-evolving assemblage crafted from discarded materials meticulously sourced by the Nucleo Laboratory. This collection breathes new l...
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2010s Italian Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Wood

Safari Chair, Kaare Klint, Rasmussen
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Kaare Klint’s KK47000 safari chair is a refinement of the chairs brought on an African safari by an American cinematographer and his wife. Klint noticed them in the couple’s photos. ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Hanging Leather Butterfly Chair Swing
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless Butterfly Chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its story is one of transformation, adaptability, and evolution, making it an icon in the...
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2010s South African Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Steel

Orbit Chair, Outdoor , Red Powder-Coated Steel and Stripe Fabric, in stock
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Orbit Chair is now available with outdoor specifics and can be left outside all year round, even in winter. The frame is made from powder coated stainless steel to protect it fro...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Orbit Garden Chair, Outdoor , Pink Steel and Stripe Fabric, in stock
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Orbit Chair is now available with outdoor specifics and can be left outside all year round, even in winter. The frame is made from powder coated stainless steel to protect it fro...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Oxbend Chair 3 Legs, Dining Seat in Walnut Wood by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This listing includes one three-legged Oxbend chair in American walnut hardwood. The original inspiration for the entire Oxbend collection, this modern dining chair was designed b...
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2010s American Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Unique Modern Curved HardWood Sculpture Chair Handmade Dilmos Kata Matoga
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural chair made of hard wood; it is hand-made by the designer thanks to the steam bending technique. The name M10 is inspired by the technical term for a grade in mixed ice cli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Alchemy Chair by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Alchemy chair by Rick Owens. 2012 Dimensions: L 62 x W 50 x H 71 cm Materials: Bronze, leather Weight: 20 kg Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has developed a un...
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2010s French Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Big Foot Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Big foot bench by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 120 / W 40 /H 45 CM Materials: Fiber concrete At first ...
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2010s Danish Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Luxury Living Weiner Chair by Gabriella Azstalos
Located in Miami, FL
The Wiener chair by Gabriella Aztalos is available in black lacquered wood. The seat back is made of Viennese made bamboo straw with matte natural finish.  
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2010s Italian Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Wood

TONO Cs Chair, Mexican contemporary Accent Chair by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
The Tono Cs Chair is born from the undulating quality of sound waves, which can gift us with fluctuating forms. The Tono line by Cuchara embraces this concept of frequency and explor...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Oxbend Chair 3 Legs, Dining Seat in Charcoal Wood by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
This listing includes one three-legged Oxbend chair in American ash hardwood stained charcoal black. The original inspiration for the entire Oxbend collection, this modern dining ...
Category

2010s American Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Ash

Olive Green Curvy Upholstered Armchair Inspired by Egypt's Nubian Architecture
Located in Cairo, EG
Olive Green curvy upholstered armchair inspired By Egypt's Nubian Architecture The Nubia set is the heart of this Nubian collection. Nubian houses are typically built for entire f...
Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Tumbona DUNA, Mexican contemporary lounge chair by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
This exceptional piece showcases the highest quality materials and exquisite design details. The lounge chair features sleek metal lines that elegantly trace a simple yet captivatin...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Brass

Unique Erythro Clay Chair by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique erythro clay chair by Ia Kutateladze Unique piece Dimensions: W 45 x H 74 cm Materials: Raw black clay “Playground for Salvation” was created entirely during quarantine, in...
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2010s German Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Clay

Italian Modern Black Scooby and Metal Spaghetti Chair by G. Belotti, Alias 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black scooby and metal rod Spaghetti chair by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s Beautiful Spaghetti model chair in black metal rod with elastic seat and back made...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dedo Chair
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
Dedo chair, Mexican Contemporary Chair by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA. This timeless chair gave birth to the collection. A simple, strong, compact and versatile piece, in which we...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Daisy Chair by Mary-Lynn & Carlo
Located in Geneve, CH
Daisy chair by Mary-Lynn & Carlo, 2021 The Elephant Project Dimensions: H 60 x W 69 x D 81 cm Materials: concrete colored, foam polystyrene Fin...
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Big Foot Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Big foot bench by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 120 / W 40 /H 45 cm Materials: Fiber concrete At ...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Concrete

White Curvy Upholstered Armchair Inspired by Egypt's Nubian Architecture
Located in Cairo, EG
White curvy upholstered armchair inspired By Egypt's Nubian Architecture The Nubia set is the heart of this Nubian collection. Nubian houses are typically built for entire familie...
Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Daisy Chair by Mary-Lynn & Carlo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of daisy chair by Mary-Lynn & Carlo The elephant project Dimensions: H 60 x W 69 x D 81 cm Materials: Concrete colored, foam polystyrene F...
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Richmond Contemporary Dining Chair in Wood and Fabric
Located in London, GB
The Richmond chair is a dining chair designed for the foodies, the perfect chair for taking your time over a meal and designed to be used for a long ti...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Daisy Chair by Mary-Lynn & Carlo
Located in Geneve, CH
Daisy chair by Mary-Lynn & Carlo, 2021 The Elephant Project Dimensions: H 60 x W 69 x D 81 cm Materials: concrete colored, foam polystyrene Fin...
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Waldo Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Waldo chair by Pietro Franceschini Materials: Mohair velvet Dimensions: W 60 x L 94 x H 57-93cm. Designed during a creative momentum in the relaxed It...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Spring Chaise by Front
Located in Geneve, CH
Spring chaise by Front Dimensions: W 58 x D 57.7 x H 78.3 cm Materials: Fabric The Spring chair plays the shift, the surprise with its boldly colo...
Category

2010s French Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Other

Chainmail Chair by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
Chainmail chair by Panorammma Materials: steel, nickel plating Dimensions: 120 x 60 x 60 cm Panorammma is a furniture design atelier based in Mexi...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Licitra chair by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials: Mohair Velvet Somebody once said that simplicity is the essence of happiness. So I dedicated this work to my friend Caterina Licitra. Licitra chair challenges the ability to simplify, eliminating the unnecessary so that the necessary can speak. The hardedged and bold silhouette speaks a clean language made of a few primitive volumes that firmly fit together. The soft and bright texture of the yellow Pierre Frey Mohair brings a contrast. The blend is sculptural and playful making Licitra a love-at-first-sight. The piece is locally manufactured in Milan and two versions in different fabrics will follow. The perfect location for the launch is the iconic Le Corbusier’s Unité...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Waldo Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Waldo chair by Pietro Franceschini Materials: Mohair Velvet Dimensions: W 60 x L 94 x H 57-93cm Designed during a creative momentum in the relaxed Ita...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Magda Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Magda chair by Pietro Franceschini Materials: Mohair Velvet Dimensions: W 68 x L 75 x H 60-155cm Designed during a creative momentum in the relaxed It...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Licitra chair by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials: Velvet (by Métaphores). Somebody once said that simplicity is the essence of happiness. So I de...
Category

2010s French Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Licitra chair by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials: Velvet (by Métaphores). Somebody once said that simplicity is the essence of happiness. So I de...
Category

2010s French Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Licitra chair by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials: Velvet (by Métaphores). Somebody once said that simplicity is the essence of happiness. So I de...
Category

2010s French Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Licitra Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Licitra chair by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials: Velvet (by Métaphores). Somebody once said that simplicity is the essence of happiness. So I de...
Category

2010s French Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Rendez-Vous Chair by Part Studio Atelier
Located in Geneve, CH
Rendez-vous chair by Part Studio Atelier Dimensions: H82.5 x W42.5 x D43 cm Materials: buffalo steel, buffalo leather. Images by: Amber Van Bossel The frame of this chair is an...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Steel

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Set of 4 Licitra Chairs by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 licitra chairs by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials: Mohair velvet. Somebody once said that simplicity is the essence of happiness. So I d...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of 2 Licitra Chairs by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Licitra chairs by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials: mohair velvet Somebody once said that simplicity is the essence of happiness. So I dedicated this work to my friend Caterina Licitra. Licitra chair challenges the ability to simplify, eliminating the unnecessary so that the necessary can speak. The hardedged and bold silhouette speaks a clean language made of a few primitive volumes that firmly fit together. The soft and bright texture of the yellow Pierre Frey Mohair brings a contrast. The blend is sculptural and playful making Licitra a love-at-first-sight. The piece is locally manufactured in Milan and two versions in different fabrics will follow. The perfect location for the launch is the iconic Le Corbusier’s Unité...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Set of 4 Rendez-Vous Chairs by Part Studio Atelier
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Rendez-vous chairs by Part Studio Atelier Dimensions: H82.5 x W42.5 x D43 cm Materials: buffalo steel, buffalo leather. Images by: Amber Van Bossel The frame of this c...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Steel

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Jorgen Hovelskov Harp Chair, Denmark 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural Jorgen Hovelskov designed harp chair. Solid oak and rope.   
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Niemeyer Dining Chair, COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Unique Pouf Marshmallow by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique pouf marshmallow by Draga & Aurel. Dimensions: W 120 D 120 H 38. Materials: wool velvet. Deliciously soft and fluffy. This is the design of mar...
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2010s Italian Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Klot Basalt Chair by Lucas Tyra Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
Klot basalt chair by Lucas Tyra Morten Limited Edition of 6 + 1 AP. Signed. Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 H 57 cm. Material: Basalt. Objects comes with a ...
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2010s Swedish Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Stone

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Modern corner chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern corner 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 corner chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern corner chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Portugal, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original corner chairs, popular names associated with this style include InsidherLand , Joana Santos Barbosa, Joanina and David Pastoll, and Lara Bohinc. 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 corner chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $192 and tops out at $33,155 while the average work can sell for $2,645.

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