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Modern Armchairs

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Ripple Armchair — Sculptural Armchair with Walnut Base (COM), Sidani Design
Ripple Armchair — Sculptural Armchair with Walnut Base (COM), Sidani Design

Ripple Armchair — Sculptural Armchair with Walnut Base (COM), Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Ripple Armchair The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythms of water and air — vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars, and sculpted silence. Its carved wooden base anchors the ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pema Meditation Retreat Armchair by Munna Design Studio, Coral Velvet
Pema Meditation Retreat Armchair by Munna Design Studio, Coral Velvet

Pema Meditation Retreat Armchair by Munna Design Studio, Coral Velvet

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This unique piece is more than an armchair. It is a vessel for wellbeing, a temple for meditation and enlightenment. Designed to be used in your place of choice for a retreat, be it ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Couture Maximalism Style Armchair Offered In COM w/ Lacquered Frame-Jose' Castro
Couture Maximalism Style Armchair Offered In COM w/ Lacquered Frame-Jose' Castro

Couture Maximalism Style Armchair Offered In COM w/ Lacquered Frame-Jose' Castro

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Rounded lounge chair constructed with a continuous, monolithic frame in high-gloss lacquered wood. The frame forms the arms and base in one uninterrupted element with rounded interna...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Contemporary Barrel Armchair Sits On Cylindrical Wooden Base-Mondo Design Studio
Contemporary Barrel Armchair Sits On Cylindrical Wooden Base-Mondo Design Studio

Contemporary Barrel Armchair Sits On Cylindrical Wooden Base-Mondo Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This contemporary armchair is meticulously engineered to serve as an anchor of both style and sanctuary within your living space. It seamlessly delivers superior, enveloping comfort ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Contemporary Pair Of Barrel Armchairs in Eggplant Velvet-Mondo Design Studio
Contemporary Pair Of Barrel Armchairs in Eggplant Velvet-Mondo Design Studio

Contemporary Pair Of Barrel Armchairs in Eggplant Velvet-Mondo Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A sophisticated pair of lounge chairs blending the sensual curves of modern design with the refined geometry of Art Deco. Each chair is upholstered in plush amethyst velvet, highligh...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design

Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Two Contemporary Armchairs w Curved Back Wrapping Around To Form Armrests-Mondo
Two Contemporary Armchairs w Curved Back Wrapping Around To Form Armrests-Mondo

Two Contemporary Armchairs w Curved Back Wrapping Around To Form Armrests-Mondo

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Two contemporary armchairs upholstered in a rich burnt orange velvet & orange faux leather. The armchairs have a distinctive, modern design with thick, curved backs that wrap aro...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Faux Leather, Foam

Alcove Linear Sofa In Alpaca Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design
Alcove Linear Sofa In Alpaca Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design

Alcove Linear Sofa In Alpaca Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Nuage Blanc Fauteuil — Ivory Bouclé Petal Arms, Walnut Legs by Sidani Design
Nuage Blanc Fauteuil — Ivory Bouclé Petal Arms, Walnut Legs by Sidani Design

Nuage Blanc Fauteuil — Ivory Bouclé Petal Arms, Walnut Legs by Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The Nuage Blanc Fauteuil is a collectible armchair where poetry meets craftsmanship. Its distinctive arms unfold in three rounded, petal-like forms on each side — a sculptural gestur...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bouclé, Foam

Alcove Fringe Sofa with Ottoman–Linear Form & Fringed Base By Sidani Design
Alcove Fringe Sofa with Ottoman–Linear Form & Fringed Base By Sidani Design

Alcove Fringe Sofa with Ottoman–Linear Form & Fringed Base By Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Modern Velvet Accent Chair by Munna Design Studio, Handmade in Europe
Modern Velvet Accent Chair by Munna Design Studio, Handmade in Europe

Modern Velvet Accent Chair by Munna Design Studio, Handmade in Europe

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A modern, low-slung slipper-style accent chair characterized by a deep, enveloping silhouette and sculptural proportions. The chair features a rounded, overstuffed profile with a con...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Nuage Bleu Fauteuil — Celadon Blue Bouclé , Grey Oak Legs by Sidani Design
Nuage Bleu Fauteuil — Celadon Blue Bouclé , Grey Oak Legs by Sidani Design

Nuage Bleu Fauteuil — Celadon Blue Bouclé , Grey Oak Legs by Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The Nuage Blanc Fauteuil is a collectible armchair where poetry meets craftsmanship. Its distinctive arms unfold in three rounded, petal-like forms on each side — a sculptural gestur...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Upholstery

Bold Armchair - Azimut 104
Bold Armchair - Azimut 104

Bold Armchair - Azimut 104

By Mohdern

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Celebrating the art of relaxed sophistication, the Bold Armchair is a statement piece that embodies the spirit of modern design. The skillful use of high...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Black Matte Armchair with Woven Cane Back and Gray Upholstered Seat - Vanno Line
Black Matte Armchair with Woven Cane Back and Gray Upholstered Seat - Vanno Line

Black Matte Armchair with Woven Cane Back and Gray Upholstered Seat - Vanno Line

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

This striking armchair brings together natural texture, modern lines, and artisan craftsmanship in a design that feels both elevated and grounded. *Please check availability prior to...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Fabric, Wood

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair, Sheepskin Upholstery, Modern Design, Denmark
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair, Sheepskin Upholstery, Modern Design, Denmark

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair, Sheepskin Upholstery, Modern Design, Denmark

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940, relaunched in 2001. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Pelican chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When i...

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2010s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed

Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed

By Henredon, Ralph Lauren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible leather, very thick and quality natural hides were used in it's making. The original Writ...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed

Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed

By Ralph Lauren, Henredon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible leather, very thick and quality natural hides were used in it's making. The original Writ...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ripple Armchair — Sculptural Wood Base, Sidani Design
Ripple Armchair — Sculptural Wood Base, Sidani Design

Ripple Armchair — Sculptural Wood Base, Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair With Sculptural Silhouette In Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair With Sculptural Silhouette In Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair With Sculptural Silhouette In Velvet

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A bold reinterpretation of mid-century form, this armchair features a sculptural silhouette wrapped in a curated trio of velvets. The frame is upholstered in golden olive velvet, con...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Velvet

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Preview Furniture After Vladimir Kagan
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Preview Furniture After Vladimir Kagan

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Preview Furniture After Vladimir Kagan

By Preview

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of upholstered lounge chairs in original beige fabric by Preview Furniture, 1970s / 1980s. Fabric is original and shows some signs of wear and minor discoloration. Use as is o...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Chesterfield Green Leather Armchair
Chesterfield Green Leather Armchair

Chesterfield Green Leather Armchair

By Mantellassi 1926

Located in Milan, IT

The Chesterfield armchair, from Tribeca Collection, is an icon of the world of the leather lounge, a timeless classic in the world of upholstery, an item that enriches any home and m...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Philippe Starck Louis Ghost Arm Chair in Crystal for Kartell
Philippe Starck Louis Ghost Arm Chair in Crystal for Kartell

Philippe Starck Louis Ghost Arm Chair in Crystal for Kartell

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Miami, FL

Single Louis Ghost arm chair in crystal designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell. Louis Ghost is the world’s bravest example of the injection of polycarbonate in a single mould. A ch...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Modern Outdoor Armchair Crafted from Iroko Wood with Striped Cushions
Modern Outdoor Armchair Crafted from Iroko Wood with Striped Cushions

Modern Outdoor Armchair Crafted from Iroko Wood with Striped Cushions

By Carlesi Tonelli Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This is an outdoor armchair, crafted from iroko wood, given its warm, medium-brown wood tone. The chair features a modern, rectilinear design with clean lines. The frame consists of ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Alcove Armchair and Ottoman Set In Honey Velvet & Fringed Base By Sidani Design
Alcove Armchair and Ottoman Set In Honey Velvet & Fringed Base By Sidani Design

Alcove Armchair and Ottoman Set In Honey Velvet & Fringed Base By Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Contemporary Reposer Arm Chair in House of Hackney Jacquard and walnut legs
Contemporary Reposer Arm Chair in House of Hackney Jacquard and walnut legs

Contemporary Reposer Arm Chair in House of Hackney Jacquard and walnut legs

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The Reposer chair has been thoughtfully created with a relatively low, soft back and a generous seat depth encouraging you to repose. Construction: solid beech frame with a coil ful...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Contemporary Armchairs with Bold Art Deco Character By José Castro
Pair of Contemporary Armchairs with Bold Art Deco Character By José Castro

Pair of Contemporary Armchairs with Bold Art Deco Character By José Castro

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This is a modern, upholstered armchair characterized by its distinctive design where the armrests seamlessly connect and flow into the backrest. This creates a continuous, rounded, a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Teak Wood Armchair with Curved Arms and Oatmeal Fabric - Mince Collection
Teak Wood Armchair with Curved Arms and Oatmeal Fabric - Mince Collection

Teak Wood Armchair with Curved Arms and Oatmeal Fabric - Mince Collection

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

A Mince teak wood armchair designed by Larissa Batista for Uultis with curved arms, and brown leather. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Mince armchair brings under...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Upholstery

Armchair in Cognac Leather and Burnished Brass-Plated Laser-Cut Steel Frame
Armchair in Cognac Leather and Burnished Brass-Plated Laser-Cut Steel Frame

Armchair in Cognac Leather and Burnished Brass-Plated Laser-Cut Steel Frame

By Klein Agency

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bulging over its edges, this contemporary single sofa seat by Klein Agency screams comfort. Puffy cushions hug the laser cut steel frame, creating a supple cocoon, demanding you to w...

Category

2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Modernist swivel armchair "Ju" in fabric
Modernist swivel armchair "Ju" in fabric

Modernist swivel armchair "Ju" in fabric

Located in Alto da Lapa, SP

With curved and modern lines, Alessandra creates the Ju Armchair. The Ju armchair can be made in various fabric options, in the fixed or swivel version and various shades of the woo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Synthetic, Polyester, Wood

Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Oak Wood, Bouclé, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Oak Wood, Bouclé, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Oak Wood, Bouclé, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Dedar, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Contemporary Sense Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sense lounge chair embodies the essence of slow living, designed to enc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Sapele Wood, Bouclé, Brass, Handmade Greenapple
Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Sapele Wood, Bouclé, Brass, Handmade Greenapple

Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Sapele Wood, Bouclé, Brass, Handmade Greenapple

By Rute Martins, Greenapple, Dedar

Located in Lisboa, PT

Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sense accent chair embodies the essence of slow living, designed to enc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Antique Pink Velvet Armchair with Silk Fringe Accents
Contemporary Antique Pink Velvet Armchair with Silk Fringe Accents

Contemporary Antique Pink Velvet Armchair with Silk Fringe Accents

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The handmade armchair draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Handcrafted Armchair with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet
Handcrafted Armchair with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet

Handcrafted Armchair with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This armchair is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable styles of scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly st...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Gallotti&Radice 0414 Armchair
Gallotti&Radice 0414 Armchair

Gallotti&Radice 0414 Armchair

$2,485Sale Price|30% Off

Gallotti&Radice 0414 Armchair

By Gallotti & Radice

Located in Boston, MA

Armchair with solid curved wooden structure. Frame: “Verde Provenza” opaque lacquered closed pore beech wood Seat and backrest cover: Pleasure aquamarine 003 Floor Model / As is

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Walnut Finish Natural Cane-Back Chair with Oatmeal Fabric – Donna Collection
Walnut Finish Natural Cane-Back Chair with Oatmeal Fabric – Donna Collection

Walnut Finish Natural Cane-Back Chair with Oatmeal Fabric – Donna Collection

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

A Donna cane-back chair by Uultis with walnut finish and Oatmeal fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. Introducing the Donna cane-back chair, beautifully designed with a walnut wood finish, an oatmeal fabric seat, and a natural hand-woven cane backrest crafted from 100% natural cotton straw. The Wheat Thin Plain Weave fabric adds a soft and inviting texture to the seat, supported by medium-density foam for optimal comfort. Its solid wood structure ensures durability and a timeless aesthetic, seamlessly integrating into modern, contemporary, or traditional settings. The natural cane backrest creates an airy and elegant visual contrast with the walnut finish, offering both a striking design element and comfort. Ideal for lounging in the living room, reading in a cozy corner, or as an accent chair in a bedroom or office, the Donna chair...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Cane, Fabric, Wood

Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric

Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2003. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. In the Autumn of 1945, Finn Juhl presented the 45 Chair...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Wicker Armchair by Willi Ohler for Worpsweden, Germany First Half 20th Century
Wicker Armchair by Willi Ohler for Worpsweden, Germany First Half 20th Century

Wicker Armchair by Willi Ohler for Worpsweden, Germany First Half 20th Century

By Willi Ohler

Located in Utrecht, NL

Crafted during a time when movements like Modernism were reshaping design worldwide, this early 20th-century armchair reflect a transitional style rooted in both simplicity and elega...

Category

Early 20th Century German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Modern Low Chair Gropius CS1 Fluffy in Premium Azur Sand Faux Fur by NOOM
Modern Low Chair Gropius CS1 Fluffy in Premium Azur Sand Faux Fur by NOOM

Modern Low Chair Gropius CS1 Fluffy in Premium Azur Sand Faux Fur by NOOM

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...

Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Acrylic, Linen, Cotton, Fur, Faux Fur, Velvet, Bouclé, Wool, Fabric, She...

Modern Low Chair Gropius CS1 with Spheric Ottoman Pouf in Kvadrat Wool by NOOM
Modern Low Chair Gropius CS1 with Spheric Ottoman Pouf in Kvadrat Wool by NOOM

Modern Low Chair Gropius CS1 with Spheric Ottoman Pouf in Kvadrat Wool by NOOM

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...

Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Linen, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Wood, Ash, Velvet

Conservatory Outdoor Chair in Stainless Steel Powder Coated White with Cushions
Conservatory Outdoor Chair in Stainless Steel Powder Coated White with Cushions

Conservatory Outdoor Chair in Stainless Steel Powder Coated White with Cushions

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Conservatory Collection offers a window to a bygone era, when conservatories and orangeries were sanctuaries of peace and quiet, seamlessly blending the indoors with the natural ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Alcove Linear Sofa with Ottoman In Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design
Alcove Linear Sofa with Ottoman In Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design

Alcove Linear Sofa with Ottoman In Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Trimming, Wood, Velvet, Upholstery

Sly Low Armchair Rombi with Ropes by Italo Pertichini
Sly Low Armchair Rombi with Ropes by Italo Pertichini

Sly Low Armchair Rombi with Ropes by Italo Pertichini

By Adrenalina

Located in Milan, IT

With its enveloping shape, this designer armchair is characterized by the slits on the back, which is available in a high or low version. The slits are close...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

Corolla 271 White Armchair by Cristina Celestino

Corolla 271 White Armchair by Cristina Celestino

By Cristina Celestino, Billiani 1911

Located in Milan, IT

Designed by Cristina Celestino for Billiani, this splendid armchair boasts an elegant and ergonomic profile. Distinguished for a total-white look, it rests on beechwood legs with rou...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Bertu Arm Chair, Suelo Modern Leather Arm Chair, Alder Natural
Bertu Arm Chair, Suelo Modern Leather Arm Chair, Alder Natural

Bertu Arm Chair, Suelo Modern Leather Arm Chair, Alder Natural

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

This Suelo® Arm Chair Leather is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This is t...

Category

2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Deep Buttoned Tux Chair in Emerald Cotton Velvet with Walnut Legs
Contemporary Deep Buttoned Tux Chair in Emerald Cotton Velvet with Walnut Legs

Contemporary Deep Buttoned Tux Chair in Emerald Cotton Velvet with Walnut Legs

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The Tux Chair is our contemporary interpretation of the Classic Chesterfield. The deep buttoning and tailored detailing make this piece a personal favourite. Shown here upholstered i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Corolla 271 Teal Armchair by Cristina Celestino
Corolla 271 Teal Armchair by Cristina Celestino

Corolla 271 Teal Armchair by Cristina Celestino

By Billiani 1911, Cristina Celestino

Located in Milan, IT

An ode to nature actualized in a contemporary design, this armchair in walnut-finished beech owes its name the scalloped edge accenting the shell's lower profile and the sinuous shap...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Armchair with a Distinctive Design, Fully Upholstered in Velvet By José Castro
Armchair with a Distinctive Design, Fully Upholstered in Velvet By José Castro

Armchair with a Distinctive Design, Fully Upholstered in Velvet By José Castro

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This is a modern, upholstered armchair characterized by its distinctive design where the armrests seamlessly connect and flow into the backrest. This creates a continuous, rounded, a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Butaque Lounge Chair Made of Solid Wood Inspired in Clara Porset Design
Butaque Lounge Chair Made of Solid Wood Inspired in Clara Porset Design

Butaque Lounge Chair Made of Solid Wood Inspired in Clara Porset Design

By Clara Porset

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Butaque lounge chair made of solid wood inspired in Clara Porset Design The Butaque lounge chair is an exquisite creation by NONO that draws inspiration from the celebrated design...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Celine Dark Armchair
Celine Dark Armchair

Celine Dark Armchair

$19,580 / item

Celine Dark Armchair

By Zanaboni

Located in Milan, IT

This elegant armchair is a timeless objet d'art that will enrich the decor of a classic or contemporary home. Either in an entryway or living room, this chair can be displayed agains...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Frank Gehry for Knoll “Hat Trick” Chair 3 AVAILABLE!
Frank Gehry for Knoll “Hat Trick” Chair 3 AVAILABLE!

Frank Gehry for Knoll “Hat Trick” Chair 3 AVAILABLE!

By Knoll, Frank Gehry

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Frank Gehry for Knoll "Hat Trick" Armchair. 4 AVAILABLE! Priced separately! Chairs are very clean and solid! Dated 1995. Great accent chair or use as a set! Visually a great ad...

Category

1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design

Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Bold Love Seat
Bold Love Seat

Bold Love Seat

$7,985 / item

Bold Love Seat

By Mohdern

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Expressing modern design excellence, the Bold Love Seat is a testament to the artistry of luxury living. Decades of design expertise are showcased through an elegant and refined aest...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Mirror polished Aluminium Armchair with Lapping Cane Seating
Mirror polished Aluminium Armchair with Lapping Cane Seating

Mirror polished Aluminium Armchair with Lapping Cane Seating

By Tino Seubert

Located in London, GB

Armchair made from mirror polished aluminium extrusions and woven cane seating. Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspired by Donald Judd and Børge Mogen...

Category

2010s British Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

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