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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
MONO Slipper Chair in Gold Metal and White Boucle fabric
Located in Miami, FL
The Mono occasional chair, elegantly upholstered in white fabric and supported by a gold metal frame, showcases Uultis' commitment to refined design. Crafted with meticulous attentio...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
2005 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 3300 Easy Lounge Chairs, 2x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is Series 3300 Easy Chair, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Air Terminal in Copenhagen in 1958. The listed price includes one chair, and we have 2 chairs availab...
Category
Early 2000s European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
MONO Slipper Chair in Black Metal and White and Black fabric
Located in Miami, FL
The Mono occasional chair, elegantly upholstered in white and black fabric and supported by a black metal frame, showcases Uultis' commitment to refined design. Crafted with meticulo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Laguna Occasional Chair in Light Gray Upholstered and Teak Wood Frame
Located in Miami, FL
The designer Aciole Felix with our creative Uultis team from Brazil has created this amazing Laguna occasional chair with upholstered gray fabric and a teak wood finish for the frame...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
2009 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair in Striped Fabric Model 71APC
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 APC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These particular examples date to 2009, and the listed price includes one ch...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
VANNO Armchair in Black Finish, Light Gray fabric and Mixed Dark cane
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing the Vanno armchair by Uultis, a distinguished Brazilian furniture company celebrated for its commitment to environmental sustainability and exceptional craftsmanship. The...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane
Curvy armchair designed by Luca Pasqualotti for Seconda Giovinezza 2024
Located in Arezzo, Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Oversized Lounge Chair In Black Steel & Brushed Gold Detailing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing a unique lounge chair that redefines comfort and style with its rare dimensions. Measuring an impressive 40x40 inches, this extra-wide and extra-deep armchair offers unpa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Monotone Blue Roy Armchair in Velvet with Matching Lacquered Base
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Roy Sofa is a luxurious piece of furniture that exemplifies the brand's commitment to high-quality craftsmanship, elegant design, and comfort. The Roy Sofa has an impactful silho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Frits Henningsen Mahogany and Leather Open Armchair, circa 1940s
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Danish mahogany open armchairs by Frits Henningsen with leather seat and back finished with French nail heads, circa 1940s, a rich mahogany frame with downs wept armrests r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
The Pillow Sofa Single Seat - Upholstered Armchair Sofa with Aluminum Frame
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tasking ourselves to design a robust sofa that could stand
up against two small children yet look simple and elegant in
a family home, we developed the Pillow Sofa. It’s laser cut, p...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
1 of the 4 Piccola Papilio Armchairs by B&B Italia, New Upholstery Metaphores
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 Piccola Papilio armchairs, designed by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia.
"Although small in size, the armchair ensures exceptional comfort. The backrest is designed as two “w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Cedar Wood Armchairs Carved from a Single Block of Aromatic Cedar
By Mondo
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The BIGNÉ is designed by renowned Italian pastry chef Iginio Massari in collaboration with Riva 1920, a prestigious Italian furniture manufacturer known for its high-quality craftsma...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cedar
Modern Conchula Curved Sofa, Ivory Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
Modern Conchula Armchair, Swivel, DEDAR Rose, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Swivel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Conchula armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Oak
Cast Brass and White Leather Brutalist Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The white leather Primal lounge chair, a quintessential masterpiece from Egg Designs that stands as an icon of contemporary design. Versatile and striking, it seamlessly integrates i...
Category
2010s South African Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Italian Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
Gigi Radice Attributed Armchair for Minotti in Blue Linen 1960's
By Alberto Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in New York, NY
This chic armchair recently upholstered in blue linen is attributed to architect and designer Louigi "Gigi" Radice and was made for Italian furniture company Minotti. Radice collabo...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Munna Gran Torino Luxury Armchair with Customizable Upholstery Options
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This lounge chair feels like a welcoming ride to the perfect getaway. Irresistibly proportioned for lounging, and adorned with metal accents, this sofa brews a sense of lightness to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
The Marshmallow Lounge -Swivel Lounge Chair in Black Leather with Aluminum Frame
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There is something magical about dropping into an array of soft, supple marshmallow like pillows, that hug your body in all the right places and allow you to rest comfortably while spinning around and around. With its 360 degree swivel, the Marshmallow Lounge sits as joyfully in a living room as it does in a lobby of an office.
Paired with an ottoman as the ultimate end of day spot for relaxation, this lounge chair shines in simplicity. Composed solely from sheet aluminum press broken into a form that holds 12...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Clichy Linen Slipcover Armchair, Custom Made in Spain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Like its sofa sister, the Clichy armchair has a rounded shape, giving it a timeless and elegant look.
With a choice in linen and hemp fabric options the chair is fully customizable, and can be made to order with a slipcover or fixed upholstery.
The chair is handcrafted by Blasco...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Hemp
Modernist “Ro” armchair with ottoman upholstery
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Inspired by the cozy elegance of Sergio Rodrigues' armchairs, Alessandra Delgado created the Rô armchair, a modern reinterpretation that captures the master's timeless essence, combi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
Located in Austin, TX
Set of four Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. This set has the classic chrome structure with the original flat bar design. The uphols...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Modern Armchair Cast Bronze Polished Limited Edition StudioJob Handmade
Located in Milan, IT
'Rock' is a creation of Job, used since 2000 and seen as one of his raw sculptural forms. It's hand created facet by facet to evolve into the almost naturally formed structure. Servi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Retro Style Armchair With Curved Form and Pleated Details
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair showcases a distinctive interplay of texture and color through its signature curvaceous form. The pleated details accentuate the smooth, rounded shapes of the low seat ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Modernist “Ro” swivel armchair with ottoman puff
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Inspired by the cozy elegance of Sergio Rodrigues' armchairs, Alessandra Delgado created the Rô armchair, a modern reinterpretation that captures the master's timeless essence, combi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Milan Sculptural Armchair Featuring Textured Fabric Body With Beechwood Details
Located in İstiklal, TR
The Milan Armchair, designed by the talented Turkish designer Sinan Bora Ozisik for GEOSTUDIO, is a harmonious blend of simple geometric forms. The design features a textured fabric...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer, Beech
Modular Armchair Deigned by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1968
Located in Madrid, ES
Modular armchair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1968 in Italy. it is made on a solid wood structure covered in foam and upholstered by hand in a beige bouclé. It is...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Eight Emerald Green Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight (8) Tucroma armchairs (Brand New) in beautiful emerald green leather with polished chrome frames. The seats and backs have supple green leather upholstery and are attach...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Orange Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this brand new pair in beautiful orange leather w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Shao Fan Art Armchairs
By Shao Fan
Located in Denton, TX
Combined two single arm chairs executed in 1996 by Shao Fan. Made of catalpa and elmwood. He has designed furniture which represents art rather than being purely functional. Each ch...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Paint, Upholstery
"Koala" Armchair by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, France, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Armchair upholstered in a beige, tightly woven boucle fabric. Model "Koala".
Chair: Height: 32” back, 16”, seat width 30”, depth 30”
Category
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Brand New Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible set of four (4) Tucroma armchairs...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Eight Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible set of eight (8) Tucroma armchairs in beauti...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Six Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible set of six (6) Tucroma armchairs in beautifu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Harvey Probber Solid Bar Aluminum Lounge Chairs, 1960's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Harvey Probber 1427A Solid Bar Aluminum Lounge Chairs. Featuring solid Aluminum bar construction, ergonomic slant back, attached spacious cushions, with tufted Blue, Red, Whi...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Salvador Dali Surrealist Leda Armchair Sculpture Black Label Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD.
All pieces of ironwork in this collection are made of brass. The black label Leda collection has an artisanal application of a spe...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Tubular Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair and ottoman in steel and leather, Europe, 1950s.
Modern tubular armchair and matching ottoman. These items are made of bent tubular steel with black saddle leather upholste...
Category
1950s European Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Neutral Upholstered Swivel Mini Papilio Armchair by B&B Italia - Available Now
By B&B Italia
Located in Tulsa, OK
The Mini Papilio Armchair by B&B Italia is covered in a neutral warm beige wool blend with zipper detail down the back. This armchair is suited for both r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Brand New Emerald Green Leather 'Tucroma' Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Tucroma armchairs in beautiful emerald green leather with polished chrome frames. The seats and backs have supple green leather upholstery and are attached to graceful pol...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Brand New Emerald Green Leather 'Tucroma' Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Tucroma armchairs in beautiful emerald green leather with polished chrome frames. The seats and backs have supple green leather upholstery and are attached to graceful po...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Salvador Dali Surrealist Leda Armchair Sculpture Black Label Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD.
All pieces of ironwork in this collection are made of brass. The black label Leda collection has an artisanal application of a spe...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Tubular Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair in steel and leather, Europe, 1950s.
Modern armchair made in Europe in the 1950s. This chair is made of bent tubular steel with black saddle leather upholstery. Beautif...
Category
1950s European Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of China Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of China Chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen. Designed in 1944 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Stained cherrywood with loose upholstered seat cushion.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Rue de Babylone Arm Chair by Christophe Delcourt
Located in Toronto, ON
Framed by 19th century Parisian architecture, the Rue de Babylone guides both locals and tourists alike through the most celebrated and unassumed segments of Paris. Referencing the a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Modern Mel Armchair, Beige Linen Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Mel armchair, named after nature’s purest and sweetest gift, brings forth the comforting e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Bold Armchairs - Barnum 24
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-quality materials, combined ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery
'Sara' Leather Lounge Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, c 1971, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful off-white leather pair of lounge chairs by illustrious architect and designer Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, Italy. Designed in the 1970s, this pair of soft, comfy, lea...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
CraftAssociates Arm Chair, Milo Baughman Arm Chair, Walnut, Oval Cane Back
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Arm Chair, Milo Baughman Arm Chair, Walnut, Oval Cane Back
The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back Walnut Arm Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted. The...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Mone Modern Armchair by JNK
By Jnk
Located in Miami, FL
Mone Armchair,
Experience versatility with our Mone armchair, available in premium fabric, leather, nubuck leather, lizard print leather, velvet or suede fabric.
This armchair offe...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Travertine
Vintage Slatted Teak Lounge Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Solid teak slat lounge chairs with brass accents. The sides are curved with a nice angle on the back. These are very sturdy and very comfortable for long term sitting.
New upholster...
Category
20th Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Rush cane armchair designed John Hutton for Donghia 1980s mahogany accents
By John Hutton
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Heavy well made John Hutton design for Donghia from DD Building NYC.
No longer in production.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rush
Trevor Chair, Chrome Finish Steel Frame in Cream Boucle by Lara Bohinc in Stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Trevor dining chair makes a perfect accompaniment for the tea room, its round spheres forming backrest and armrests, floating on thin metal rods, just like bonbons speared on cocktai...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Le Jeune Upholstery SLJ1 Dining Desk Armchair Showroom Model
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery SLJ1 Dining Desk Armchair Showroom Model
Offered for sale is a Le Jeune Upholstery showroom model SLJ1 DC5.923 Dining Armchair. This is a wood-arm modern desk ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Mahogany
Pair of "Wassily" Armchairs, Breuer (designer) Knoll (Manufacturer), Circa 1980
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of “Wassily” model armchairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These armchairs are in chrome tubes and black leather. Published by Knoll.
Marcel Breuer designed this ...
Category
1980s Hungarian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Custom Curved Modern Metal Dining Chairs
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the stunning and sophisticated Curved Modern Dining Chair, a true masterpiece crafted by the skilled artisans at Carrocel. This exceptional chair features a curved back d...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 3 Pierre Cardin Chrome Armchairs
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Three vintage chrome frame armchairs with upholstered seats and backs. The upholstery is original.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Brass Vidal Grau Swan Chair
By Vidal Grau
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant Vidal Grau chair with swan head details in the armrest.
Polished brass frame and legs, mahogany backrest, upholstery in nappa leather.
Very nice vintage condition as shown in...
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern armchairs 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 armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Portugal pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Finn Juhl, De Sede, Jaime Hayon, and Philippe Starck. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $139 and tops out at $497,965 while the average work can sell for $4,833.
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