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1990s Chrome Armchairs

Midcentury Modern Leather Armchair, Chrome Frame, Made in Italy, 1990s
Midcentury Modern Leather Armchair, Chrome Frame, Made in Italy, 1990s

Midcentury Modern Leather Armchair, Chrome Frame, Made in Italy, 1990s

$1,847Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 25.99 in W 29.93 in D 27.56 in

Midcentury Modern Leather Armchair, Chrome Frame, Made in Italy, 1990s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Condition: The leather and chrome are in mint condition. Manufacturer: made in Italy, 1990s Style: Design Classics, Midcentury Moder n Materials: Leather, Chrome Color: Black, Chrome

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1990s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of  LC3 armchairs, Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand for Cassina, 1990's
Pair of  LC3 armchairs, Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand for Cassina, 1990's

Pair of LC3 armchairs, Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand for Cassina, 1990's

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in NICE, FR

LC3 Armchair – An Iconic Design by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand (1928) A true masterpiece of modernist design, the LC3 armchair embodies timeless elegance ...

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1990s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Blitz Armchairs by Carlo Bimbi & Nilo Gioacchini, Italy, 1990s
Vintage Blitz Armchairs by Carlo Bimbi & Nilo Gioacchini, Italy, 1990s

Vintage Blitz Armchairs by Carlo Bimbi & Nilo Gioacchini, Italy, 1990s

$183Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in

Vintage Blitz Armchairs by Carlo Bimbi & Nilo Gioacchini, Italy, 1990s

By Carlo Bimbi and Nilo Gioacchini, Segis

Located in Lemmer, NL

vintage party chairs Blitz Segis Italy 90s period 90s design model Blitz Paolo Romoli & Carlo Bimbi Segis Italy condition good with signs of wear/patina wear and tear on h...

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1990s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

1990s Pair of Davis Orange Fabric Dining Arm Chairs with Chrome Legs
1990s Pair of Davis Orange Fabric Dining Arm Chairs with Chrome Legs

1990s Pair of Davis Orange Fabric Dining Arm Chairs with Chrome Legs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of dining arm chairs by Davis Furniture. These particular examples were produced in the United States and date back to the 1990s. The design features upholstered seats...

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1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Swivel Lounge Armchair in the style of Arne Jacobsen, 1990s
Swivel Lounge Armchair in the style of Arne Jacobsen, 1990s

Swivel Lounge Armchair in the style of Arne Jacobsen, 1990s

$822 / item

H 32.29 in W 32.68 in D 23.63 in

Swivel Lounge Armchair in the style of Arne Jacobsen, 1990s

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in the 1990's in the style of Arne Jacobsen. Fully rotatable and ready to be used. The fabric is suitable for replacing. Repolished, cleaned, shows signs of use. Made of fabric ...

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1990s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Armchairs design Antonio Citterio & Glen Oliver Löw, Vitra, 1990s
Set of Four Armchairs design Antonio Citterio & Glen Oliver Löw, Vitra, 1990s

Set of Four Armchairs design Antonio Citterio & Glen Oliver Löw, Vitra, 1990s

$1,879Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in

Set of Four Armchairs design Antonio Citterio & Glen Oliver Löw, Vitra, 1990s

By Antonio Citterio, Vitra, Glen Oliver Löw

Located in Praha, CZ

- Model Visasoft - Marked - Very practical and comfortable chair - In style of Barcelona chair / Mies van der Rohe - Also as dining chair.

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1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1990s Set of Four Danish Johannes Foersom Armchairs in Steel and Black Leather
1990s Set of Four Danish Johannes Foersom Armchairs in Steel and Black Leather

1990s Set of Four Danish Johannes Foersom Armchairs in Steel and Black Leather

By Johannes Foersom, Paustian

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of four Johannes Foersom stackable armchairs designed in 1998 in tube steel, beech, chrome and black fabric made by Paustian. The chairs feature elegant organic round shaped a...

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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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Swedish Leather Armchair by Gunilla Allard for Lammhults, 1990s
Swedish Leather Armchair by Gunilla Allard for Lammhults, 1990s

Swedish Leather Armchair by Gunilla Allard for Lammhults, 1990s

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H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 28.35 in

Swedish Leather Armchair by Gunilla Allard for Lammhults, 1990s

By Lammhults, G. Allard

Located in GNIEZNO, 30

The Cinema Armchair designed by Gunilla Allard for the Swedish manufacturer Lammhults in 1994. Gunilla Allard was inspired by old sports cars, which inspired her to create the detail...

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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Armchair by Patrick Naggar and Dominique Lachevsky for Galerie Neotu, 1990s
Armchair by Patrick Naggar and Dominique Lachevsky for Galerie Neotu, 1990s

Armchair by Patrick Naggar and Dominique Lachevsky for Galerie Neotu, 1990s

By Patrick Naggar

Located in Dubai, AE

A piece edited in very few numbers by Patrick Naggar in the early stages of his career. Edited by the leading gallery of what would be later called "Design art". Totally structural...

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1990s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Swedish Leather Sofa and Armchair by Gunilla Allard for Lammhults, 1990s.
Swedish Leather Sofa and Armchair by Gunilla Allard for Lammhults, 1990s.

Swedish Leather Sofa and Armchair by Gunilla Allard for Lammhults, 1990s.

By Lammhults, G. Allard

Located in GNIEZNO, 30

The Cinema set consisting of a sofa and an armchair designed by Gunilla Allard for the Swedish manufacturer Lammhults in 1994. Gunilla Allard was inspired by old sports cars, which i...

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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

A pair of armchairs. Italy, 1990s
A pair of armchairs. Italy, 1990s

A pair of armchairs. Italy, 1990s

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H 35.5 in W 30.7 in D 30.7 in

A pair of armchairs. Italy, 1990s

Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR

A pair of armchairs with chromed tube legs and felt seat shells.

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1990s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer, 1990s
Pair of Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer, 1990s

Pair of Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer, 1990s

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H 28.75 in W 30.71 in L 28.75 in

Pair of Wassily Armchairs by Marcel Breuer, 1990s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Pair of pristine bauhaus design tubular chrome and strong black leather armchairs 'Wassily' designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1920s.

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1990s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Leather Cowhide Scissor Steel Chrome Chair Timeless, Italy, 1990s
Leather Cowhide Scissor Steel Chrome Chair Timeless, Italy, 1990s

Leather Cowhide Scissor Steel Chrome Chair Timeless, Italy, 1990s

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1990s, Italy. - Very good original condition, chrome with patina. jr.

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

LC3 Armchair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1990s
LC3 Armchair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1990s

LC3 Armchair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1990s

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H 24.41 in W 38.59 in D 28.75 in

LC3 Armchair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1990s

By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina

Located in Antwerp, BE

Made of high-quality materials by Italian manufacturer Cassina in the 1990s, this LC3 armchair has a chrome-plated steel frame that gives it a sleek and contemporary look.

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1990s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Wassily armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll International - 1990s
Pair of Wassily armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll International - 1990s

Pair of Wassily armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll International - 1990s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Amazing pair of Wassily armchair designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1920s when he was at the head of the Bauhaus. This armchair was revolutionary for its time, as it was made of curve...

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1990s American Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Wassily armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll International - 1990s
Pair of Wassily armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll International - 1990s

Pair of Wassily armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll International - 1990s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

A magnificent pair of Wassily armchairs, designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1920s when he was head of the Bauhaus. This armchair was revolutionary for its time, as it was made of curv...

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1990s American Bauhaus Armchairs

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Chrome

Armrest Chair, 1990s
Armrest Chair, 1990s

Armrest Chair, 1990s

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H 28.35 in W 30.71 in D 21.26 in

Armrest Chair, 1990s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Wassily Chair style Period of production: 1990s Designer: Marcel Breuer Manufacturer: Italy, 1990s Style: midcentury modern, classic design Materials: metal frame, silicon cord,...

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1990s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Iron

Mies Van Der Rohe Chic Pair of Brno Arm Chairs in Ostrich Leather, 1990s
Mies Van Der Rohe Chic Pair of Brno Arm Chairs in Ostrich Leather, 1990s

Mies Van Der Rohe Chic Pair of Brno Arm Chairs in Ostrich Leather, 1990s

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of BRNO arm chairs, model 255, in polished chrome-plated flat bar steel with new white ostrich leather seats by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American 1990s. These have be...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel, Chrome

Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s
Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s

Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Little tulip armchair/swivel chair model f163 designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. The chairs is labelled underneath the seat and the base. Beautiful bright red fabric in v...

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll International - 1990s
Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll International - 1990s

Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll International - 1990s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Magnificent Wassily armchair, designed by Marcel Breuer in the 1920s when he was head of the Bauhaus. This armchair was revolutionary for its time, as it was made of curved tubular s...

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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Plywood Leather Armchairs/Lounge Chairs by Christoph Zschocke for Thonet, 1990s
Plywood Leather Armchairs/Lounge Chairs by Christoph Zschocke for Thonet, 1990s

Plywood Leather Armchairs/Lounge Chairs by Christoph Zschocke for Thonet, 1990s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1990s - maker: Thonet (marked by label) - designer: Christoph Zschocke - good original condition.    

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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1990's Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Armchairs
1990's Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Armchairs

1990's Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Armchairs

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H 31 in W 20 in L 31 in

1990's Mies Van Der Rohe MR20 Armchairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Miami, FL

These 1990's Mies van der Rohe MR20 Armchairs for Alivar are in incredible vintage condition with white leather body and a sleek chrome metal frame.

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vico Magistretti Incisa Swivel Armchair, 1990s
Vico Magistretti Incisa Swivel Armchair, 1990s

Vico Magistretti Incisa Swivel Armchair, 1990s

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Winnetka, IL

A beautiful example of Magistretti's Incisa swivel armchair, designed in 1992 for De Padova. The recipient of many awards including the Compasso d'Oro in 1967 and 1979 and the Gold M...

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Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs

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Chrome, Steel

Pair of Trocadero lounge armchairs, Roche Bobois, France, 1990S
Pair of Trocadero lounge armchairs, Roche Bobois, France, 1990S

Pair of Trocadero lounge armchairs, Roche Bobois, France, 1990S

By Roche Bobois

Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH

A luxury yacht-like lounge, sit down and let yourself be carried away! Solid cherry wood, black leather seats and a few details in chromed steel, this is the recipe for these two la...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret

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1990s Chrome Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 1990s chrome armchairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1990s chrome armchairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and animal skin. 1990s chrome armchairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1990s chrome armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern 1990s chrome armchairs are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small 1990s chrome armchairs measuring 21.66 inches across. Many 1990s chrome armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and B&B Italia produced popular 1990s chrome armchairs that are worth a look.

How Much are 1990s Chrome Armchairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,750, while they’re typically $490 on the low end and $11,325 highest priced.

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.

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