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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: New and Made To Order
Style: Modern
Moro Armchair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Moro Armchair by Sebastian Herkner
Dimensions: D 80 x W 79.7 x H 78.5 cm
Materials: Sheepskin
Available in different fabrics.
‘Mor...
Category
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Bold Armchair - Anouk 304
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
Bouclé
DS-60 Armchair by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-60 armchair by De Sede
Designer: Gordon Guillaumier
Dimensions: D 54 x W 74 x H 76 cm
Materials: Metal frame. Seat with belted suspension
Fixed upholstery and armrest in leather
S...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Candelaria Contemporary Armchair
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
A conversational armchair built by a unique assembly process of three separate elements, with a subtle visual effect intended to create a classic, but infinitely bold piece. Ad Hoc g...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Leather
Candelaria Contemporary Loveseat
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
A conversational loveseat built by a unique assembly process of three separate elements, with a subtle visual effect intended to create a classic, but infinitely bold piece. Ad Hoc g...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Leather
Candelaria Contemporary Sofa
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
A conversational loveseat built by a unique assembly process of three separate elements, with a subtle visual effect intended to create a classic, but infinitely bold piece. Ad Hoc g...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Leather
Odisseia Chair by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Dimensions:
w 56 cm 22”
d 57 cm 23”
h 85 cm 33”
seat height: 48 cm 18”
arm height: 65cm 26 “
Materials & Finishes: Base and feet in stainless steel plated polish...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Natural Oak Arm Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a luxe, lounge-like aesthetic, this statement-maker exemplifies a unity of materiality, form and function. An upholstered no-sag foam seat and backrest.
With a pillared Natural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hayche Abrazo Armchair - Brown, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Abrazo Armchair, translating to "Hug" in Spanish, embodies a design that lightly envelops the user. Crafted with a powder-coated metal frame and fire-retardant foam and fabric, i...
Category
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Hayche Abrazo Armchair - Green, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Abrazo Armchair, translating to "Hug" in Spanish, embodies a design that lightly envelops the user. Crafted with a powder-coated metal frame and fire-retardant foam and fabric, i...
Category
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Hayche Abrazo Armchair - Gravel, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Abrazo Armchair, translating to "Hug" in Spanish, embodies a design that lightly envelops the user. Crafted with a powder-coated metal frame and fire-retardant foam and fabric, i...
Category
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Modern Metal Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Set of 6 Harlowe dining chairs. This exquisite iron frame is gently hand forged and sculpted. Perfectly poised and perched on delicate tapering legs. The tight seat and bolster back ...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Leather Altay Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather altay armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Materials: Black lacquered solid beech structure. Seat covered in full-grain black leather.
Technique: Lacquered and stained wood. Uphol...
Category
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Hayche Abrazo Armchair - Gray, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Abrazo Armchair, translating to "Hug" in Spanish, embodies a design that lightly envelops the user. Crafted with a powder-coated metal frame and fire-retardant foam and fabric, i...
Category
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Toribio & Alcira Throne Chairs by Christian Mohaded
Located in Geneve, CH
Toribio & Alcira Throne Chairs by Christian Mohaded
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D 45 x W 66 x H 142 cm
Materials: handmade Algarrobo wood + natural was finishing + handmade braded le...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bar Cabinet Carmen, Special Edition (Centinelas), Contemporary Mexican Design
Located in Mexico City, MX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Contemporary Rectangular Armchair, Cubic Shaped Leather Upholstery, Unique Piece
Located in Berlin, DE
Contemporary rectangular armchair with cubic-shaped leather upholstery. Unique piece, designed for a scenography in Potsdam-Babelsberg, 2020.
Category
2010s German Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Black Goatskin Altay Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Goatskin Altay armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Materials: Black lacquered solid beech structure. Seat covered with black Mongolian goatskin.
Technique: Lacquered and stained wood...
Category
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Goatskin, Goat Hair, Beech
Papillonne Blue Velvet and Beige Corduroy Fabric Armchair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Papillonne-armchair complements your style with its flawless form and unmatched comfort, adding a unique character to your space...
If you like the abstract pattern, please con...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Foam, Upholstery
Lotus Armchair - Modern Brown Leather Sofa with Stainless Steel Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
White Chrome Vinyl Shiro Chair, Kuramata Tribute, in Stock (80s style)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Shiro chair comes in several colors, custom or supplied by owner fabrics.
Its language is a classic take on modern movement furniture pieces such as Mies Van Der Rohe's Barcelona chair, and especially a tribute to the Japanese designer...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lotus Armchair - Modern White Leather Sofa with Stainless Steel Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Armchair Poly made of reinforced plastic sage green for indoor modern design
By Trabà
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Armachair in reinforced plastic, available in different colors and suitable for kitchens, bars or restaurants, very comfortable.
Colorful armchair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
6 Hokkaido Armchairs - Modern Minimalistic Black Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Located in London, GB
The Hokkaido armchair imbues the environment with an oriental style with its Minimalist and simple design, like quick strokes over an empty canvas. Its structure is shaped from stain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
8 Aura Armchairs - Modern and minimalistic oak armchair with upholstered seat
Located in London, GB
The Aura Armchair combines a minimalist and ethereal shape, in an eye-catching design. Its structure is shaped from curved solid wood with an upholstered seat which can be customized...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
8 Seville Armchairs - Modern and Minimalistic Oak Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Located in London, GB
The Seville Armchair design is shaped with agile and swirling contours, gifting it an unspoken grace of its own. Its structure is shaped from curved plywood veneer with an upholstere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mater Armchair by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Located in Geneve, CH
Mater Armchair by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Dimensions: D 66 x W 82 x H 63 cm.
Materials: Wood and plush.
Mater - Latin for mother- is a...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Other
6 Seville Armchairs - Modern and Minimalistic Oak Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Located in London, GB
The Seville Armchair design is shaped with agile and swirling contours, gifting it an unspoken grace of its own. Its structure is shaped from curved plywood veneer with an upholstere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
6 Branch Armchairs - Modern and Minimalistic Oak Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Located in London, GB
The Branch armchair's organic shape was designed to take inspiration from its natural roots, bringing a grasp of the outdoors back into our houses. Its structure is shaped from curve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
6 Vertex Armchairs - Modern and Minimalistic Oak Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Located in London, GB
The Vertex armchair design evocates geometric harmony from every one of its angles, luring the eye into its capricious crevices. Its structure is shaped from curved solid wood with a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
6 Aura Armchairs - Modern and minimalistic oak armchair with upholstered seat
Located in London, GB
The Aura Armchair combines a minimalist and ethereal shape, in an eye-catching design. Its structure is shaped from curved solid wood with an upholstered seat which can be customized...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
6 Umbra Armchairs - Modern and Minimalistic Black Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Located in London, GB
The Umbra armchair has an embracing and minimalistic design, playing with slim silhouettes and contrasts it gives a sense of comfort to the eye. Its structure is shaped from stained ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
8 Umbra Armchairs - Modern and Minimalistic Black Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Located in London, GB
The Umbra armchair has an embracing and minimalistic design, playing with slim silhouettes and contrasts it gives a sense of comfort to the eye. Its structure is shaped from stained ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
8 Vertex Armchairs - Modern and Minimalistic Oak Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Located in London, GB
The Vertex armchair design evocates geometric harmony from every one of its angles, luring the eye into its capricious crevices. Its structure is shaped from curved solid wood with a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
8 Branch Armchairs - Modern and Minimalistic Oak Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Located in London, GB
The Branch armchair's organic shape was designed to take inspiration from its natural roots, bringing a grasp of the outdoors back into our houses. Its structure is shaped from curve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
8 Hokkaido Armchairs - Modern Minimalistic Black Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Located in London, GB
The Hokkaido armchair imbues the environment with an oriental style with its Minimalist and simple design, like quick strokes over an empty canvas. Its structure is shaped from stain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Oak Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Oak armchair by Collector
Dimensions: W 75 x D 70 x H 77 cm
Materials: Fabric, oak wood
Other materials available
The Collector brand aims to be part of the daily lif...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Armchair Poly made of reinforced plastic white color for indoor modern design
By Trabà
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Armachair in reinforced plastic, available in different colors and suitable for kitchens, bars or restaurants, very comfortable.
Colorful armchair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Limited Edition "Oxygen" design armchair by Mojow X Society of Wonderland, 9/50.
By MOJOW
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
Limited Edition "Oxygen" Design armchair by Society of Wonderland, 9/50.
Oxygen is the name of the new limited series created with Society Of Wonderland. For MOJOW...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Other
Wonatti Viana Armchair, Walnut Wood Armchair, Suede Armchair
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury
Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort.
Viana Armchair, Modern Collection, Walnut Wood, Sue...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Armchair Poly made of reinforced plastic yellow for indoor modern design
By Trabà
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Armachair in reinforced plastic, available in different colors and suitable for kitchens, bars or restaurants, very comfortable.
Colorful armchair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary Leather Blop Armchair
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary Leather Blop Armchair
Dimensions: D 78 x W 80 x H 75 cm
Seat height : 44 cm
Materials : top: fabric or leather
feet: lacquer metal - choos...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Armchair Poly made of reinforced plastic blue color for indoor modern design
By Trabà
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Armachair in reinforced plastic, available in different colors and suitable for kitchens, bars or restaurants, very comfortable.
Colorful armchair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Sculptural Raw Cast Fiberglass Popcorn Armchair by Kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
Contemporary, hand sculpted fiberglass armchair - Popcorn Armchair by Kunaal Kyhaan. The sensual form, is imagined in a Raw, smoothened fiberglass finish, exposing the natural beauty...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Armchair Poly in plastic reinforced col. antracithe for indoor modern design
By Trabà
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Armachair in reinforced plastic, available in different colors and suitable for kitchens, bars or restaurants, very comfortable.
Colorful armchair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Armchair Poly made of reinforced plastic salmon pink for indoor modern design
By Trabà
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Armachair in reinforced plastic, available in different colors and suitable for kitchens, bars or restaurants, very comfortable.
Colorful armchair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Mw02 design armchair, handmade in France by designer Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
The "MW02" armchair by Olivier SANTINI is handmade in France, in a signed and numbered edition. This abstract chair elegantly combines transparent PMMA sides with HR40 foam cushions ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Other
Wonatti Kotor Armchair, Lacquered Wood Armchair, Red Suede Armchair
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury
We are combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort.
Kotor Armchair, Modern Collection, Lacquered...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
Hand-Woven Contemporary Rocking Chair in Caribbean Walnut
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The design of Cocom rocking chair draws its inspiration from the wicker rockers and armchairs traditionally woven in Yucatan. Nowadays, this tradition is fading away, along with the art of hand-weaving chairs. That's why the intention behind the design of the Cocom collection is to remember and reclaim that heritage.
This item is part of the Cocom Collection, where pieces merge tradition with modernity and elevate craftsmanship to its highest expression in terms of attention to detail. For its production,
a wide variety of tropical woods endemic to southern Mexico
are used, each of which gives the pieces not only a tropical vibe but also a unique and distinctive personality.
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design: Ania Wolowska
finish: waxed
weaving: cotton
available in: Caribbean Walnut...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Hardwood, Walnut
Shell Armchair - Modern White Armchair
Located in London, GB
Crafted with the most exquisite fabrics, the embracing curves of the Shell collection draw a sense of warmth and comfort into every environment. The piece was designed and manufactur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Sculptural Rainbow Cast Fiberglass Popcorn Armchair by Kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
Contemporary, hand sculpted fiberglass armchair - Popcorn Armchair by Kunaal Kyhaan. The sensual form, is cast in a sculpted Rainbow finish, organically created using dyes during the...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Seville Armchair, Modern and Minimalistic Oak Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Located in London, GB
The Seville Armchair design is shaped with agile and swirling contours, gifting it an unspoken grace of its own. Its structure is shaped from curved plywood veneer with an upholstere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Modern Veron Leather Amchair Handmade by JNK
Located in Miami, FL
THE VERON ARMCHAIR,
The VERON collection assumes non-standard solutions. Therefore, you can perfectly fit it into an individual project.
We will develop an exclusive design using ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sculptural Upholstered Popcorn Armchair by Kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
Contemporary, upholstered fiberglass armchair - Popcorn Armchair by Kunaal Kyhaan. The sensual form, is imagined in a royal pink plush upholstered form. Layers of fiber are hand moul...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Set/2 Modern Thea Armchair Natural and Blue Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi
By Fendi, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Modern Thea Armchair Natural and Blue Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi
Your beautifully designed outdoors call for equally sophisticated seating arrangements. The Thea colle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Wonatti Tristan Armchair, Orange Velvet Armchair
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury
Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort.
Tristan Armchair, Modern Collection, Velvet Fabric ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
KGBL Armstrong Armchair
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
The architectural rigor of the Armstrong Armchair's mechanically fastened, metal frame forms a striking juxtaposition to the generously proportioned, down-filled seat and back cushio...
Category
2010s Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
"Olav" Sofa 3 Seats in Black Carbon Steel, Upholstered and Wood Detail
Located in Centro, RS
The structure of the OLAV sofa (3 seats) is made of carbon steel in the painted with black ink, has a matte gold detail at the bottom.
It has percinta elastics at the base.
The uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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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