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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Armchair by Hessentia with silver bouclè fabric and ash wood base
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
Kiro armchair is characterized by rounded shapes for both back and seat. Its strength is represented by the enveloping structure with the padding partition “into wedges” which gives ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Ash, Wood
Pair of armchairs, wood and cotton, circa 1970, Italy.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pair of armchairs,
wood and cotton,
circa 1970, Italy.
Height 85 cm, seat height 35 cm, width 90 cm, depth 85 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Reclining Armchair Pair, Italy, 1960.
Located in Madrid, ES
This Italian reclinable armchair is made out of a solid metal and wood structure, covered in foam, and upholstered in a bright green velvet fabric.
It's a comfortable and versatile ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Ross Lovegrove for Bernhardt Walnut and Leather Anne Chairs, a Pair
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Free shipping in the continental United States.
Symmetrical organic lines with softened edges and curves give the Anne chair its distinct design and timeless aesthetic. Aptly named...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Handcrafted Matrice Chair in Steel and Velvet by Tawla
By Studio Tawla
Located in MONTROZIER, FR
Matrice side chair is a side chair designed around the imprint. The imprint created by the interaction between two materials, a ductile and a soft one. Inspiration from Gabriele Basi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
St. James chair by Angelo Donghia for Donghia Inc
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Three elegant and very comfortable arm chairs that featuring deep cushions, tall back and high quality textured velvet fabric. The chairs have a sleek and modern design that reflects the style of the their creator, Angelo Donghia, who was known for his minimal and luxurious interiors. The chairs are perfect for relaxing, reading, or entertaining guests in any living room or bedroom.
Angelo Donghia was an American interior designer, born in 1935 in Pennsylvania. He studied at Parsons School of Design and joined the firm of Yale Burge Interiors, where he became a partner in 1966. He was known for his minimal and luxurious interiors that featured silver-foil ceilings, lacquered walls, bleached floors and oversized furniture...
Category
1990s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century Ratio Up Armchair in Green Velvet by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A perfect mix between modernity and tradition, Ratio is a soft and welcoming armchair, characterized by decorative stitching, an expression of Etro Home Interiors’ sartorial quality....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
21st Century Dahlia Armchair in Brown Jacquard Fabric by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Fabric and colour. The two founding themes of the fashion Maison are among the main peculiarities of the Dahlia armchair, a piece of furniture with contemporary lines that takes insp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
2021 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair Leather w/ Wood Legs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive armchair in off-white leather with light walnut wood legs. The chair was produced in 2021, acquired directly from a Knoll employee. It ha...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pair of "Ring" Armchairs by McGuire for the Laura Kirar Collection, 2011
By Laura Kirar, McGuire
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning pair of bamboo "Ring" armchairs by McGuire for the Laura Kirar Collection. The chairs are described as having Mid-Century Modern flair on the McGuire website. The ebonized...
Category
2010s Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Set of Four Modernist Armchairs by Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Set of four MOdernist armchairs by Ico Parisi.
Model #814. Frames in Italian walnut.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Contemporary Bronze Sculptural Armchair by Hessentia, real bronze metal
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
“Iconique” is the name and maybe the most appropriate adjective to describe this metal armchair, which looks like a real timeless artwork. It is completely made of bronze, but despit...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Hayche Glover Armchair - Wooden Base - Crema, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Luscious in its proportions but low key in terms of profile, the Glover is an OEM chair that is perfect for break out spaces and equally functional within hospitality as much as it i...
Category
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Armchair 54, Gae Aulenti, Knoll International
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Armchair 54, Gae Aulenti, Knoll International. This piece is attributed to the designer/manufacturer shown above. It has no attribution mark
Mid-Century Style, Modern Italian, Moder...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Poltrona moderna Wassily in pelle e acciaio di Marcel Breuer per Knoll, 1970 ca.
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in MIlano, IT
Wassily or B3 model leather armchair, with chromed tubular steel structure. The back, the armrests and seat are in banded entirely in brown leather, with visible stitching.
Disegnata...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Rudolf B. Glatzel Vintage Walter Knoll Art Collection Leather & Stainless Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original vintage 1970's Rudolf B. Glatzel armchair, produced by Walter Knoll in Germany (The company owned by Hans Knoll of Knoll International's family). This ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
1960s Børge Mogensen Spanish Dining Arm Chair Model 3238 by CI Designs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 3238 Spanish Dining Chair. It features a brawny quarter-sawn solid oak frame, with a thick slung saddle-leather seat and backrest. It was designed by the great Danish designer Børge Mogensen in 1958 and manufactured by CI designs...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
"Metropolitan" Armchair by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchair designed by Jeffrey Bernet and manufactured in Italy by B&B italy.
The chair was produced in 2002 and we just had it reupholstered in a beautiful cream leather.
The seat...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Donghia Black Lacquered Designer Arm Chairs
By Donghia
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Donghia Black Lacquered Designer Arm Chairs W Freshly Upholstered Silk Cut Velvet Seats.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Tisa Armchair
Located in Beograd, RS
Tisa armchair has an extremely sculptural form of an insect like character.
The line made by the front leg, the armrest and the back leg in the "ready to jump" position due to the ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Italian modern yellow fabric Armchairs Alky by Piretti for Anonima Castelli 1970
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern yellow teddy fabric Armchairs Alky by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Pair of armchair mod. Alky in yellow teddy fabric. The monocoque structure is provi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Pair of Lena Arm Chairs by Sven-Erik Fryklund for Hagafors Stolfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Lena armchairs designed by Sven-Erik Fryklund, originally designed in 1955. They were manufactured by the Swedish furniture compa...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Birch
Lasta Armchair
Located in Beograd, RS
Inspired by the characteristic V position and the shape of the armrest which consists of two parts separated by the joint edge, which associates with the swallow’s tail, this armchai...
Category
2010s Balkan Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut
Minas Armchair
Located in Beograd, RS
The basic characteristic of this armchair is the "oval" shape of the armchair composed of two semi-oval hemispheres, separated from each other, which generally resemble a coffee bean...
Category
2010s Balkan Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut
Armada Armchair
Located in Beograd, RS
The Armada is defined by its energetic design and exceptional lightness, achieved by combining the finest materials, giving furniture pieces of this collection the look of sculptures...
Category
2010s Balkan Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut
2014 Bob Lounge/Side Swivel Chair by Pearson Lloyd for Coalesse / Walter Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bob Guest Swivel Chair, Model 231, designed by Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd of Pearson Lloyd for Coalesse and Walter Knoll in 2014. The listed price includes one chair. We ha...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Italian modern Blue fabric Armchairs Alky by Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Blue teddy fabric Armchairs Alky by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Pair of armchair mod. Alky in blue teddy fabric. The monocoque structure is provided ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
2006 Visasoft Stacking Armchair by Antonio Citterio for Vitra in Tan Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Visasoft stacking armchair (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair), designed by Antonio Citterio for Vitra in 2002. The cantilevered fram...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Black Lacquered Contemporary Gaulinetta Dining Chair by Oscar Tusquets, Gaulino
Located in Barcelona, ES
Inspired by Enzo Mari and his Tonietta chair, Oscar Tusquets created an
adaptation of his Gaulino: The Gaulinetta. Tusquets’ reduction of the Gaulino armrests generates a sleek mode...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hide, Ash
21st Century Cushy Armchair in Blue Jacquard Fabric by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Expression of a new domestic scenario made of expressive colors and immersive fabrics, Cushy is a line of furniture made up of a sofa, armchair, bed and pouf, all characterized by so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Papillonne Swivel Armchair / Bergere / **LEAD TIME 5 WEEKS** / Customizable
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
**LEAD TIME 5 WEEKS**
The PAPILLONNE series offers eye-catching modern design and ease of use in every area, thanks especially to its 360-degree rotating mechanism. Its minimal appe...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Foam
Lipa Armchair
Located in Beograd, RS
Lipa armchair is characterized by exceptional lightness, transparency and tenderness. Hence the name of the collection by the type of the tree linden-Lipa, which is exceptionally sof...
Category
2010s Balkan Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Hayche Glover Armchair - Metal Legs - Yellow, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Luscious in its proportions but low key in terms of profile, the Glover is an OEM chair that is perfect for break out spaces and equally functional within hospitality as much as it i...
Category
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
B&B Italia "Tulip" leather armchairs designed by Jeffrey Bernett in 2000
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
B&B Italia "Tulip" chairs designed by Jeffrey Bernett in 2000.
Stunning leather armchairs with a functional 360-degree swivel base. The highlight of this design is the merger of stra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Architectural Series lounge chair in leather by Harvey Probber in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Measures: 30 x 30 x 30, SH 16”
Leather
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Outdoor Armchair - Borea by B&B Italia
Located in Tulsa, OK
The Borea armchair with striking proportions, forming part of a collection of outdoor seats, tables and small tables, stands out for its tubular metal frame featuring a fluid, contin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century Levity Armchair in Green Jacquard Fabric by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A light and refined design for Levity armchairs. Their eclectic style is expressed in retro inspiration combined with contemporary aesthetics. The minimalist structure that gives lif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hayche Glover Armchair - Metal Legs - Blue, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Luscious in its proportions but low key in terms of profile, the Glover is an OEM chair that is perfect for break out spaces and equally functional within hospitality as much as it i...
Category
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
A Pair of French ebonized open armchairs with faux leather upholstery. C 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very stylish pair of French ebonized open armchairs with faux leather upholstery. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Maple Faux Bamboo Tapestry Upholstered Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite pair of faux bamboo maple and tapestry upholstery arm chairs. Very good vintage condition.
Measures 23" in width x 23" in depth x 35" in height . Seat height is 19", arm...
Category
20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Faux Bamboo, Maple
Black Velvet Lounge Chair With Brass Legs and Hardware
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Part sculpture, part art, part design, part furniture.
The Star Lounger was named after the shape and appearance of a star. The Star Lounger is unmistaka...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Hayche Glover Armchair - Metal XBase - Blue, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Luscious in its proportions but low key in terms of profile, the Glover is an OEM chair that is perfect for break out spaces and equally functional within hospitality as much as it i...
Category
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Armchair in Green Wool fabric - Molteni&C by Naoto Fukasawa Market Made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
Truly unique in style and structure, the Cinnamon armchair by Naoto Fukasawa envelops the body like a comforting hug. Built upon a curved foundation, the chair's shape follows the cu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Modern Pink Velvet Armchair Cactus Shape with Gold Swivel Base Polished Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Modern pink velvet armchair cactus shape with gold swivel base polished brass
Ajui Armchair is a luxury armchair that features an artsy interpretation ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Hayche Glover Armchair - Wooden Base - Grey, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Luscious in its proportions but low key in terms of profile, the Glover is an OEM chair that is perfect for break out spaces and equally functional within hospitality as much as it i...
Category
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Hayche Glover Armchair - Metal XBase - Grey, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Luscious in its proportions but low key in terms of profile, the Glover is an OEM chair that is perfect for break out spaces and equally functional within hospitality as much as it i...
Category
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Navy Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, The Twins curved sofa and day bed shar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
Armchair by Cassina - Capitol Complex Forest Leather + Dark Oak
Located in Tulsa, OK
Capitol Complex Armchair -
Included in Unesco's 2016 Cultural Heritage list, the extraordinary architecture of Le Corbusier’s Capitol Complex, designed by Chandigarh in 1951, has rec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Italian modern black wood armchair mod. 4801 by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1970s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black wood armchair mod. 4801 by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1970s
Armchair mod. 4801 with structure made up of several interlocking parts, in black wood. It has a semi-o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Steelmobil armchair, 1980s
Located in Athens, Attiki
Vintage wooden Steelmobil armchair, 1980s
Elegant curves and shape.
Very good condition.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Black and Brass Outdoor Cactus Chair by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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In Stock in Los Angeles
This black and brass indoor / outdoor armchair features a brass finish mid century...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Modernist Armchair in Woven Outdoor Fabric by Pierre Frey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Contemporary armchair designed by Goncalo Compos for Pierre Frey. The modernist chair features a suspended backrest with graphic angular lines against a round base. Completely uphols...
Category
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Beech
Modernist Vintage Four Dining Chairs Cognac Brown Leather Chrome, 1980s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage four ( 4 ) dining chairs or armchairs from cognac brown leather and chromed base by Fasem, Italy 1980s.
A beautiful set of four ( 4 ) dining chairs or armchairs fr...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Coppia di poltrone nere in legno laccato rivestite in velluto Kirkby, 1970
Located in Florence, IT
Coppia di poltrone nere in legno laccato rivestite di recente con velluto Kirkby toni del grigio a righe sfumate. Buone condizioni vintage.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Lacquer
Dottie Single Module Seating Bergere
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The DOTTIE collection adapts to every living space with its light tones, minimal design, comfort and modular installation. DOTTIE modules, which create pieces that you can design acc...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Hardwood, Foam, Upholstery
Set of 2 White and Brass Outdoor Cactus Chairs, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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In Stock in Los Angeles
Set of 2 white and brass indoor / outdoor cactus chairs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Customizable Modern Display Cabinet Vilma, Solid wood, Mirror and natural fibers
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Vilma is a vertical display cabinet composed of two modules: a drawer unit covered with rattan fiber and a storage cabinet with solid huanacaxaxtle wood doors and glass shelves. The ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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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