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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
La Luna Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
La Luna easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Rattan, polyurethane foam, maple.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 75 cm x 77 cm x H 72 cm
La Luna’s quiet sop...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Foam, Maple
$2,733 / item
Petroglyph Armchair
By Nucleo
Located in Roma, IT
The petroglyph collection recodes and reprocess scrap material sourced by the Nucleo Laboratory, in an assemblage that is constantly changing and evolving its form.
The layers of the material evoke the wooden tablets...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Scrap Wood
$13,085
Minimalist "Lina" armchair in upholstered fabric and natural wood sides
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Alessandra Delgado is passionate about Lina Bo Bardi architectural work, including the project for the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo - MASP and its structural pillars that seems to hold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Polyester, Walnut, Oak, Synthetic, Velvet
Modern Passione Armchair Made with Bouclé and Oak by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Passione collection reflects the feminine elegance of the rounded forms of its pieces. Each design piece is essential to complete the space in a framework of perfect sophisticati...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Bouclé, Oak
Kissing Armchair, Modern, Sculptural, Rounded, Bronze Metal, Furry Pink Wool
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing armchair features two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered with soft ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
"Bubble club" club chair, Kartell Edition circa 1980
Located in Mouscron, WHT
"Bubble club" club chair, Kartell Edition circa 1980
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Cane and Beechwood Lounge Chair in Ivory Basketweave by Pierre Frey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Armchair by La Maison Pierre Frey, features a sleek contemporary solid beech wood frame with cane sides in a natural tan finish. Newly upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric from the Hano...
Category
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Beech
The Caetano Armchair. Charm and Comfort in Solid Ironwood and Leather.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Caetano armchair draws strong inspiration from the craftsmanship of master Joaquim Tenreiro. My goal was to accentuate the beauty of the rare woods utilized in its crafting, harm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Italian modern light beige Soriana armchairs, Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern light beige Soriana armchairs, Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, 1970s
Pair of armchairs, Soriana model, with padding contained by elements in chromed steel rod and covering...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Bold Bench - Karakorum by Dedar 001
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Bold Bench showcases the harmonious balance between form and function, crafted through decades of design expertise and innovation. The Bold Bench's essential silhouette is a stud...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé
$1,980 / item
Burned steel Arm Chair 032025 ARNO DECLERCQ
Located in Lubbeek, BE
ARMCHAIR 032025
Burned steel exterior and fabric possible of your choice (max 200 euro linear meter for Fabric) Fabric shown is late 1980’ from fashion house Celine (only 2 pc. avai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Italian dark blue velvet tub armchairs, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Pair of blue velvet tub armchairs.
1970 approx.
Reupholstered, excellent condition.
Measurements in cm 50x70x58h 42h seat
A beautiful pair of tub-...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Ron Arad, Victoria and Albert Moroso Armchair
By Ron Arad
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ron Arad, Victoria and Albert Moroso armchair, blue wool cover.
Category
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-164 Armchair in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant chaise longue in a single movement, while the backrest can be s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Dotai Dining Chair By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
our signature chair created in solid oakwood with a strong emphasis on texture and craftsmanship. design to capture the vignette of japanese architecture, the chair profile is meticulously detailed, with recess that allows it to be pulled easily. loro piana fabric...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
$2,955 / item
Contemporary Lounge Chair In Sled Base Offered In Leather
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This lounge chair is crafted from steel and leather of very high resistance and quality: high-end materials guarantee the necessary flexibility while meeting high production requirem...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Chair Arm in Beige Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 USB, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example dates to the 1960s. Its design features legs of polished tubula...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Highback Armchairs by Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of highback wooden armchairs with burgundy leather seat and back. Brass rivets hold the leather in place. Designed for the VII Triennale di Mon...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$22,500 / set
Swivel Soneto armchair upholstered in forest green velvet by Bow and Arrow
Located in Lordelo, PT
Murmurio, renowned for its innovative designs, has teamed up with Bow and Arrow Upholstery to unveil an exclusive furniture collection that seamlessly blends vintage aesthetics with ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$3,517 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Infinito Red Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Conceived as a versatile piece capable of adapting to sophisticated modern spaces be they living rooms or private studies, this armchair is marked by a sculpted silhouette that is ri...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$9,534 / item
Pair of ‘Tulip’ Swivel Lounge Chairs by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia / Maxalto
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Striking pair of “Tulip” lounge chairs designed by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia’s Maxalto collection in 2000. These chairs combine modern Italian elegance with American design sens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Customizable Walnut Finish and Cane Lounge Chair with Leather Seat, Soho Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Soho armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with walnut finish, gray leather seat and walnut cane back. *Please check availability prior to pur...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Upholstery, Wood
Manhattan Brown Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in top-grade Havana Brown leather, this chair is a statement piece that adds a modern touch to any space. Its unique double iron frame not only provides robust support bu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$2,700 / item
Mw02 design armchair, handmade in France by designer Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
Elevating furniture design to an artistic level, the MW02 armchair enhances and transforms any space it occupies. Its tempered glass panels, extremely resistant, are meticulously sig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Other, Stainless Steel
$2,279 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Swivel Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Boasting an eclectic design, enriched by lavish details and counterbalanced by a restrained, dark brown upholstery in velvety fabric, this exquisite swivel armchair...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
$12,299 / item
1960s Warren Platner Dining Arm Chair in Bronze Finish w/ Hopsack Upholstery
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Dining Armchair, model 1725, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. This is an early example, dating to the late 1960s. The frame of this chair is ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of De Sede 'DS-14' Armchairs Lounge Chairs, Cognac Leather Teak, 1989
By De Sede
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of De Sede 'DS-14' armchairs in a warm high quality cognac brown leather with a solid Teak base, designed in 1989 and manufactured between 1989 and 1997.
The chairs are in gre...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Bespoke Rounded Wood Armchair, Blackened Ash Veneer, Fabric Upholstery, 2024
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair ‘Orient‘ made of rounded wood covered with Ash veneer. Removable cushions with fabric cover. Customizable, production time 10-12 weeks.
Category
2010s German Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Bentwood
21st Century Fiji Chair with arms in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
With its irresistible fifties, and charm revisited in a contemporary key, the Fiji chair is perfect to combine with the tables of the collection and is avai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
"Cloudscape" Armchair with Fiber or Goose and Steel Frame by Moroso for Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Cloudscape" is an armchair, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring injected flame-retardant foam over internal steel frame, base in raw black varnish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Customizable Artifort Tulip Lounge by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The Tulip armchair for Artifort…. as if designer Pierre Paulin had premonitions of flower power! The simple Tulip spreads its half-open petals around the sitter, inviting and warming...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile
$5,130 / item
Salvador Dali Armchair Invisible Personage Limited Edition of 20
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Salvador Dali manufactured in Spain by BD.
"Invisible Personage" is extracted from the "Singularities" painting, painted by Salvador Dali in 1935. During those ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Lacquer
$71,111 Sale Price
28% Off
1951 Bauhaus W199 Dining Arm Chair designed by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘W199’ Birch Armchair, designed by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in 1951. It was produced in Austria in the early 1950s. Gropius was a co-founder of the Ba...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Vintage Easy Chairs In Birch and Wool Fabric "Swedish Grace"
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Swedish Grace "Easy chairs". Frame in polished birch.
Newly upholstered with fabric from Nobelis. Bouclé wool in winter white with caramel colored pattern and seats with spru...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Lolita Armchair
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
The deluxe frame of the Lolita armchair is crafted from plywood and covered with rubber of varying densities, with the top layer in air soft covered by goose down for comfort. The to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam, Rubber, Suede, Down
$11,356 / item
Bolle Armchair 21stCentury S.Giobbi for Giovannetti Collezioni New Made to Order
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Bolle armchair designed by Sergio Giobbi, with its soft shapes give you a comfortable relax.
Polyurethane foam with internal metal structure.
Wooden base with PVC feet.
Removable ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam
Pair of Travertine Arm Chairs Attb to Stéphane Parmentier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of armchairs designed and manufactured in France.
Made in solid travertine, beautiful architectural lines and upholstered in an off white fabric.
The chairs are att...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Travertine
Niemeyer II Armchair, Bouclé and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Gold Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category at the A’Design Award Competition 2021-2022
The Niemeyer II armchair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer who...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Handcrafted Classic Contemporary Chair Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such a...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Nube Italia Rest Armchair in Brown and Black Fabric by Carlo Colombo
Located in New York, NY
"Metal base painted and finished under high heat in col. Opaque black nichel. Multi-layered curved wood frame covered in polyurethane foam with a differentiated density and shape ret...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Minotti Klee Leather Chair by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti in 2017, this leather chair combines modern design with luxurious comfort. The high-quality leather and sleek lines make it a standout piece. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Set Sculptural Chaise Lounge & Footstool Aged Brass Metal & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary chaise longue and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 / 12 mm is complemented by the flexibil...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Contemporary Pink Suede Upholstered Armchair, Stardust Armchair by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary pink suede upholstered armchair - stardust armchair by Nika Zupanc
With a hint of fantasy, a sensual curve and perfect poise, the Stardust Armchair offers seating for heroes. With a choice of leather or fabric upholstery and powder-coated steel legs, these armchairs are strong, sculptural and comfortable all at once.
Design: Nika Zupanc
Frame upholstered in Tabularasa Rose fabric. Available also in a choice of leathers or fabrics, or in customer’s own material or leather.
Powder coated steel frame (available also in any RAL K7 Classic Color).
Please contact us directly to find out more about all the color options available.
This item was part of exhibition. It is new but might have minor signs of use. Please refer to the images for details.
Dimensions: W 95 × D 80 × H 90 cm
Made by hand, in Slovenia
Sé:
When Sé began in 2007, director and founder Pavlo Schtakleff had a goal – to reclaim the glamour and quality of 20th century furniture and to become a dynamic and innovative presence in the world of contemporary luxury design. Sé’s vision was to invite some of the world’s best design talent to produce collections, akin to an art gallery or a couture house, the ultimate object being to build a catalogue of highly-crafted and beautifully-finished objects, made of the finest, noble materials, by the best craftspeople in Europe. With timeless forms, a curvaceous aesthetic and a spirit of play, Sé pieces are now feted for their characterful, sculptural profiles, and their ability to captivate the senses.
Since its beginnings, this European design brand has stayed true to its founding ethos and to date, Sé has created three editions from the French designer Damien Langlois-Meurinne, the Spanish-born Jaime Hayon and Slovenia-based Nika Zupanc, all of which have been highly acclaimed.
Under Sé’s stewardship, each designer brings their own sensibility and character, while harnessing a personality, polish and sheer sense of finish that is undeniably Sé. All our pieces are the products of the most exacting collaborations. They are sensual, tactile and cerebral, inviting the gaze and the touch as well as engaging the mind.
Headquartered in London and fabricated across Europe to the highest technical standards, Sé aims to make furniture that not only delights, but that will also become tomorrow’s heirlooms.
Nika Zupanc:
Product and interior designer Nika Zupanc became a globally recognised name with the launch of the Lolita lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Contemporary Black Leather Armchair with Graphite Metal Frame - Bella Collection
Located in Miami, FL
The Bella armchair by Uultis redefines contemporary relaxation with its sculptural silhouette and refined material palette. Upholstered in luxurious black leather, the padded seat, b...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Teak Wood Armchair with Curved Seat and Back – Velo Collection
Located in Miami, FL
The Velo armchair by Uultis embodies sculptural simplicity, crafted entirely from sustainably sourced teak veneer. Defined by its dynamic silhouette, the Velo features an organically...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Alivar Barcelona Chair and Footstool by Mies van der Rohe
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the iconic Barcelona chair and footstool by Alivar, a timeless set of luxury furniture that exudes sophistication and elegance. Crafted with the highest quality materials...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$3,065 Sale Price
30% Off
Set Contemporary Chaise Lounge & Footstool Old Silver Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary chaise lounge and ottoman / footstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
ItooRaba Lounge Chair by Sizar Alexis
By Sizar Alexis
Located in Geneve, CH
ItooRaba lounge chair by Sizar Alexis
Dimensions: length 60cm, width 60cm,
height 70cm, seat height: 37cm
Comes in stained black, white and natural pine
Signed pieces.
A furni...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$5,918 / item
Kasba Armchair by Andrea Bonini
Located in Geneve, CH
Kasba Armachair by Andrea Bonini
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D 85 x W 120 x H 72 cm.
Materials: Velvet Fabric.
Made in Italy. Limited series, numbered a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Other
$25,294 / item
1980s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca B64 Armchairs in Green Fabric
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 4 Cesca chairs, model B64, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These examples were manufactured by Knoll in the 1980s. The chairs feature tubular chromed-s...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Jaime Hayon, Contemporary, Ash, Yellow Upholstery Low Lounger Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Jaime Hayon 2010.
Manufactured by BD in Spain.
When in 2006, we decided to bet on Jaime Hayon’s talent and successful Showtime Collection, he was still an em...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
$4,925 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Armchair PLAY Karandash Dedar Best of year 2022 winner Interior Design Magazine
Located in Kyiv, UA
PLAY Armchair by Dmitriy Kozinenko – Award-Winning Design That Blends Playfulness and Sophistication
The PLAY armchair, designed by Dmitriy Kozinenko and named "Best Residential Lou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Beige Wool Linen, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Arflex Elettra Armchair in Fabric Heidi and Candy by B.B.P.R
By Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elettra Armchair is designed by B.B.P.R for Arflex. A classic of the '50s office, Elettra is the armchair you can't do without. Thanks to its timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Customizable Artifort Mushroom Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The mushroom armchair is one of the world’s most famous designs. Designer Pierre Paulin distinguished himself with this armchair in the original shape, bright colours and revolutiona...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile
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
Outdoor Matilda Easy Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor matilda easy chair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Polyethelene. Aluminum.
Also available in other colors and for indoors.
Dimensions: 100cm x 81cm x H 63cm.
The same ...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,195 / item
Bruma Limited Edition by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Bruma limited edition by Imperfettolab
Limited Edition
Dimensions: 190 x 83 x H 99 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
$18,307 / item
Visionnaire Cà Foscari Armchair in Wood with Upholstery by Alessandro La Spada
Located in Bologna, IT
Armchair with non-removable upholstery in leather or fabric, structure in plywood and solid wood with elastic webbing belts. Seats, internal parts of armrests and backrests padded on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Brass chair model "Leda" by Salvador Dalí surrealist design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair model "Leda"
Structure in polished cast brass varnish.
Salvador Dali
Taken from “Femme à tête de roses" (1935)” 1935 (Woman with a head of roses). It was sufficient for this sculpture to be made as a three dimensional piece, remaining faithful to every detail in Dalí’s painting.
Dalí affirmed: “A chair can be used even to sit on, but only on one condition: That we sit uncomfortably.” We can sit on the Leda, but due to the fact that it only has three legs and that the chair is heavy, it being made of solid brass, is more a work of art than a functional piece of furniture.
© Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres, 2022
Artworks by Salvador Dalí: © Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, VEGAP, Barcelona, 2022
Salvador Dalí is the most versatile and prolific artists of the 20th century and the most famous Surrealist. Though chiefly remembered for his painterly output, in the course of his long career he successfully turned to sculpture, printmaking, fashion, advertising, writing, filmmaking and design.
Born in Figueres, Catalonia, Dalí received his formal education in fine arts in Madrid. Influenced by Impressionism and the Renaissance masters from a young age, he became increasingly attracted to Cubism and avant-garde movements. He moved closer to Surrealism in the late 1920s and joined the Surrealist group in 1929, soon becoming one of its leading exponents.
In the Paris of the 1930s, Dalí surrounded himself with a circle of friends working in the application of art to a number of varied disciplines, beyond the study of purely pictorial art. One of these, Jean-Michel Frank, an acclaimed furniture designer and decorator in Paris at that time, got on extremely well with Dalí, and together they developed a number of ideas. One example of this is the Bracelli lamp, a classic design in Jean-Michel’s manner of designing and working that Dalí adopted for his home in Portlligat.
Among Dalí’s projects, which add to his CV as a designer, are the garden furniture for his home in Portlligat, the complete architecture of the Night Club (in the shape of a hedgehog) for the Hotel Presidente in Acapulco (1957) and a project for a bar in California in the 1940s.
His creations were not limited to traditional furniture elements, but included taps, handles, knobs, prints and objects of indeterminate use. In 1933, Dalí even registered the patent for the design of a bench as an outdoor seat. In the 1990s, a team of experts led by Oscar Tusquets set out to bring to life the furniture that Dalí had sketched for Jean-Michel Frank, including the Leda chair and low table taken from the 1935 painting “Femme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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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