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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Modern
Modern Seven Vintage Cognac Leather Teak Dining Chairs Cassina, 1990s, Italy
By Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern set of 7 vintage dining chairs, which were made out of a wooden base and cognac brown leather armchair shell.
Stamped Cassina - N 10
The set of dining chairs by Josep Lluska f...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rare Nicos Zographos Black Leather -Brushed Aiiminum Parsons Club Chairs 4 AVAIL
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning black leather Nicos Zogrophos club chairs. Priced per chair. 4 chaiors available.
Nicos Zographos made his name during his time at the renown architecture firm Skidmore, Ow...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Mastercraft Brass Dining Armchairs with Grandma Fabric, Set of Four, circa 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This super cute set of four (4) dining armchairs by Mastercraft feature a brass base with light patina and a very unique and interesting fabric that features light pink and baby blue...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of armchairs Garouste & Bonetti ‘Koala’ bronze green velvet 1995
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful pair of armchairs by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, model Koala, with solid bronze feet, fully restored and reupholstered. Garouste & Bonetti began their co...
Category
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Presenting this stunning set of ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifully shaped chrome bases creating an incredibly sturdy and stately pre...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the swan armchair was groundbreaking at the time and has gone on to become a true classic.
The ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair, Set of Two
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the swan armchair was groundbreaking at the time and has gone on to become a true classic.
The ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Armchair "Papillon" NEW, Red, Production Giovannetti, Modern Style
By Giovannetti
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The papillon series designed and conceived to steal your heart away. Comfort and elegance for an informal life - style.
Tip up seat (90°). The backrest becomes a seat and viceversa, ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Polyester
Artifort Armchairs in Metal and Beige Upholstery
By Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Artifort, lounge chair model '905', metal, fabric upholstery, the Netherlands, design 1964
The Artifort '905' armchair was designed by the company in 1964. Although the design was c...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Armchairs, Italy, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Inox steel frames featuring wraparound backs upholstered in dark brown leather, the seats and backs upholstered in the original crushed velvet with leaf pattern. These chairs were de...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Wrought Iron & Blue Cotton Jacques Quinet Armchairs, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Petite pair of armchairs in square wrought iron with brass adjuster feet and brass hardware, upholstered in blue cotton.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Italian modern leather armchairs Hyaline by Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line, 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern leather armchairs Hyaline by Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line, 1970s
Pair of armchairs mod. Hyaline with rectangular base. The seat and backrest are composed of various cy...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Hoop Armchair in Black Leather 1972 by Pietro Palange & Werther Toffoloni
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Hoop Armchair designed by Piero Palange and Werther Toffolon. Italy, Germa, 1972.
Lacquered wooden frame with original leather upholstery.
Very Good Condition.
Feel free to reques...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
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
'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
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
"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
Armchair in the Manner of Adriano Piazzesi, Italy, c. 1970
Located in New York City, NY
This armchair is reminiscent of Adriano Piazzesi's bold, quintessentially Italian designs.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of armchairs, François Bauchet 1990's
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Pair of armchairs, François Bauchet 1990's
Model Pluriel armchair.
Cinna editions. Designer François Bauchet.
Reupholstered with Guell Lamadrid fabric
Category
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Italian modern brown leather armchair with a triangular base, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather armchair with a triangular base, 1970s
Armchair with triangular base. The seat and backrest are composed of a single padded cushion covered in brown leat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage 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
Italian modern brown leather Wassily armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Iconic Italian modern brown leather Wassily armchair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Wassily or B3 model armchair, with chromed tubular steel structur...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Modern Red Wood Chair Kazuki by Takahama for Simone Gavina, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Red wood chair mod. Kazuki by Kazuhide Takahama for Simone Gavina, 1960s
Armchair mod. Kazuki in glossy red lacquered wood. The back is...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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
Italian rattan and chromed metal armchair by Lyda Levi, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian rattan and chromed metal armchair by Lyda Levi, 1970s
Armchair with rectangular base. The supporting structure is made of chromed metal rod with a square section, and makes u...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
D120 armchair by Valeria Borsani and and Alfredo Bonetti for Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
The D120 armchair, designed by Valeria Borsani and Alfredo Bonetti for Tecno in the 1970s, stands as a testament to the era's innovative approach to furniture design. This remarkable...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Poltrona Valentina, Carla Venosta, Cinova con pouf
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Poltrona più pouf rarissimi della designer italiana Carla Venosta. Elemento di base in acciaio e rivestimento nuovo in boucle.
Misure pouf: 85x80x35
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Cantilevered Armchairs, 4
Located in New York, NY
Set of Four Modern Cantilevered Armchairs, 1970s. 33" H x 21" W x 22" D; seat: 17" H.
Category
20th Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian modern dark red rattan armchair 981 with footrest by Bonacina, 1980s
By Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark red rattan armchair 981 with footrest by Bonacina, 1980s
Rattan armchair or deckchair mod. 981 with armrests and footrest. The structure is painted dark red, with...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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
Divi Divi Fauteuils by Mark van Tilburg for Leolux, 1980s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exclusive pair "Divi Divi" fauteuils by Mark van Tilburg for Leolux. Manufactured in 1988.
Reupholstered with a wonderful france white and red structured fabric form the hig-end ...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Upholstered Armchairs with Floral Velvet in Shades of Blue 1980
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of newly Upholstered Armchairs with Floral Velvet in Shades of Blue.
Perfect vintage condition.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Vintage LC2 Corbusier Armchairs
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage LC2 Corbusier armchairs.
Original leather and chrome frame.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian modern Blu fabric Armchair Felix by Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Blu fabric Armchair Felix by Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex, 1980s
Armchair mod. Felix with squared seat and backrest, padded and covered in blue fabric with abstract fl...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Surrealist Salivasofa 'Original' Prototype Red Lips Sofa By Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, ES
In the pioneering year of 1972, the visionary duo of Salvador Dalí and Oscar Tusquets unveiled their very first prototype sofa, a testament to their inn...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam
A pair of Guillerme et Chambron of armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A sette in black oak which can be divided in two single armchairs
dimensions are for one piece
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Koala armchair by Garouste & Bonetti, France, 1990's
Located in Paris, FR
Red velvet Koala by Garouste & Bonetti, created circa 1995
Bronze feet, signed BG, with its cushion
Exceptional condition of the fabric which is original
Category
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Armchair mod. Le Témoindi Man Ray for Gavina, 1971
Located in Baranzate, IT
Polyurethane foam structure and skai upholstery. Rigid PVC supports. Prod. Simon Gavina, Italy, 1971
"The great eye, the witness, watches you persistently in the house, when your con...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic, PVC
"Virgola" Chairs By Yaacov Kaufman with Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Virgola Armchairs
Matches with Of-The-Period Trayed Ottoman Pair
Ottomans are Asymmetrical in Shape, But Same Height
One Chair Has Small Burnhole on the Back As Shown
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
A Pair Arrben Italy Stiletto Armchairs
By Arrben
Located in Vienna, AT
Arrben Italy armchairs, chromed metal frame, upholstered with patinated black leather. Seat height 46 cm. Produced by Arrben Design, Italy.
2 pieces available price for 2
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Italian modern Dark brown leather Reclining armchairs and pouf by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Dark brown leather Reclining armchairs and pouf by De Sede, 1970s
Pair of reclining armchairs and pouf in dark brown leather and dark wood. The square back and seat ar...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Paire de chaises vintage années 1980
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Paire de chaises des années 1980 en état correct mais le tissu est fatigué.
Le chrome est piqué un peu partout.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Fauteuil de bureau simili cuir en état moyen
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Fauteuil de bureau en simili cuir en état moyen (petites déchirures, système de réglage de hauteur à réparer, ...
Category
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Synthetic
Luciano Frigerio (1928-1999), Armchair with ottoman, circa 1970
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Luciano Frigerio (1928-1999),
Armchair with ottoman,
wood and leather,
circa 1970, Italy.
Armchair: Height 83 cm, seat height 35 cm, depth 112 cm, width 92 cm.
Ottoman: height 40 c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian modern black Spaghetti armchairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black plastic and metal Spaghetti armchairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s
Spaghetti armchair with black painted metal structure with a geometric shape and s...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian modern black Spaghetti armchairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black plastic and metal Spaghetti armchairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s
Spaghetti armchair, with armrests and structure in black lacquered metal and seat ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Werther Toffoloni Piero Palange Armchair
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
G23 Armchair Edition Germa Italy 1970
Lacquered wood and leather,
in excellent condition like new !
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
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
Gilbert Rohde, Armchairs, Cherry, Velvet, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cherrywood and purple velvet armchairs designed by Gilbert Rohde and produced by Herman Miller, Zeeland, Michigan, 1940s.
Seat height 17.5”.
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cherry, Velvet
Poltrona Tre Cerchi in Rattan, Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
La poltrona Tre Cerchi in rattan, progettata da Tito Agnoli per Bonacina, rappresenta un’icona del design italiano degli anni ’60. Caratterizzata da una struttura elegante e leggera,...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
2 ART-DECO MODERNIST ARMCHAIRS by ROBERT MALLET-STEVENS & DARIEL, France 1925
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular pair of large -outside or terrasse- armchairs, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, white lacquered massive wood geometric structures, seatings made in strong fabric rub...
Category
1920s French Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bent Steel Lounge Chair by Jacques Hitier for Tubauto, France, c. 1955
Located in New York City, NY
Two Available; Priced Individually
Graphic bent metal lounge chairs by celebrated architect and designer Jacques Hitier. These chairs are a gr...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Italian modern Black armchair Artona by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black armchair Artona by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
Vintage and fantastic armchair mod. Artona with seat, armrests and backrest composed of soft cushions...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 2022
Located in Athens, Attiki
B&B Italia’s Le Bambola has received a radical redesign for its 50th anniversary by its original designer, Italian architect Mario Bellini.
Le bambola was designed in 1972 and awarde...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian orange velvet armchairs Coronado by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern orange velvet armchairs Coronado by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Pair of armchairs mod. Coronado in orange velvet with high back. The seat, armrests and backre...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic, Fabric
Italian brown leather armchairs Coronado by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather armchairs Coronado by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Pair of armchairs mod. Coronado in brown leather with high back. The seat, armrests and backre...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
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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