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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Ciottolo 02 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciottolo 02 by Imperfettolab 1999 Dimensions: W 72 x D 68 x H 46 cm Materials: fiberglass Available in black, white / gold, chrome. Imperfetto Lab Who we are? We are a family. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Steel Bronze Turku Lounge Chairs by Ironies
Located in Rio Vista, CA
"Turku" lounge chairs designed by Ironies Kate McIntyre and Brad Huntzinger. Retailed by Kneedler and Faucheré in San Francisco, CA. Crafted from hand-crafted polished steel frames i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Bioma Armchair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Bioma armchair by Imperfetto 2016/2019 Designer : Verter Turroni Limited edition. Dimensions: W 190 x D 70 x H 67 cm Materials: fiberglass, metal base. Armchair in fibreglas...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Ciottolo 02 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciottolo 02 by Imperfettolab 1999 Dimensions: W 72 x D 68 x H 46 cm Materials: Fiberglass Avalaible in black, white / gold, chrome, Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Vert...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Arche Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Arche chair by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 118 x 118 x H 110 cm Materials: Fibreglass Armchair in varnished or upholstered fibreglass. Also avalaible in white. Imperfetto Lab ...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fiberglass

Ciottolo 05 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciottolo 05 by Imperfettolab 1999 Dimensions: W 106 x D 78 x H 56 cm Materials: Fiberglass Avalaible in Black, White / Gold, Chrome, Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a fami...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Arche Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Arche chair by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 118 x 118 x H 110 cm Materials: Fibreglass Armchair in varnished or upholstered fibreglass. Also avalaible in white. Imperfetto Lab ...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Bruma by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Bruma by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 190 x 83 x H 99 cm Materials: Fibreglass, leatherette Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our ...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Myosotis, Forget Me Not, by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Myosotis, Forget me not, by Imperfettolab Exclusively sold by Galerie Philia Limited Edition of 8 Dimensions: D 95 x W 160 x H 90 cm Materials: fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Midi by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of midi by Imperfettolab 2012 Designer: Verter Turroni Dimensions: W 89 x D 70 x H 74 cm Materials: Fibreglass Armchair in varnished or upholstered fibreglass. Also available i...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo 09 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciottolo 09 by Imperfettolab 1999 Dimensions: W 97 x D 49 x H 42 cm Materials: fiberglass Avalaible in black, white / gold, chrome. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a famil...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Upholstered "X-Rays" Armchair, Alain Gilles
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered "X-Rays" armchair - Alain Gilles Dimensions: 110 W x 86.4 D x 76 H cm Materials: Black steel structure, black mat ash handrail, fabric Custom fabric and colors available X Ray is a family of comfortable upholstered pieces : a sofa (2, 3, 4 seaters), a daybed and an armchair. Instead of hiding the structures under fabric, Alain Gilles literally X-rayed the welcoming and comfortable traditional sofa to create a graphic and sculptural range of seats for the home and the office. As a result, the pieces are captivating both from the front and from the back. Design as a second life. After studying Political Sciences and Marketing Management, Alain Gilles went on to work in the international financial world for 5 years. But one has to live his own life. So, thanks to the moral support of his wife, he went back to studying Industrial design in France. He opened his own studio in late 2007 in order to pursue his own dreams and develop his personal approach to product design, furniture design, art direction and scenography. He has since started to collaborate with several international editors such as Qui est Paul...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Ciottolo 03 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciottolo 03 by Imperfettolab 1999 Dimensions: W 92 x D 80 x H 52 cm Materials: Fiberglass Avalaible in black, white / gold, chrome. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Vert...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mercurio by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Mercurio by Imperfettolab 2003 Dimensions: W 106 x D 78 x H 30 cm Materials: Fibreglass and chrome Seat in chrome finish fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a fa...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab 2017 Dimensions: W 225 x D 98 x H 50 cm Materials: Fiberglass Varnished seat in fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Epochè Leatherette by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Epochè Leatherette by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 100 x 120 x H 140 cm Materials: fibreglass, leatherette Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela R...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Canoa by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Canoa by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 490 x 85 x H 71 cm Materials: Fibreglass Other colors available. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Rave...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo 04 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciottolo 04 by Imperfettolab 1999 Dimensions: W 110 x D 91 x H 54 cm Materials: Fiberglass Avalaible in black, white / gold, chrome Imperfetto lab Who we are ? We are a family. Vert...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Leather Swing Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather Swing Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 100 L X 80 D X 110 H cm Materials: Polished Stainless Steel, Leather Founded by South Africans...
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2010s South African Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Gold Nido by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Gold Nido by Imperfettolab 2008 Dimensions: W 130 x D 97 x H 66 cm Materials: Varnished fibreglass, metal base Gold finish Imperfetto lab Who we a...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mercurio by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Mercurio by Imperfettolab 2003 Dimensions : W 131 x D 83 x H 33 cm Materials : Fibreglass, Chrome Seat in chrome finish fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a fam...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Midi Armchair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Midi Armchair by Imperfettolab 2012 Designer: Verter Turroni Dimensions: W 89 x D 70 x H 80 cm Materials: Fibreglass Armchair in varnished or upholstered fibreglass. Also av...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Bioma Armchair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Bioma armchair by Imperfetto 2016/2019 Designer : Verter Turroni Limited Edition Dimensions: W 187 x D 70 x H 59 cm Materials: Fiberglass, Metal base Armchair in fibreglass,...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Canoa 250 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Canoa 250 by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 250 x 43 x H 50 cm Materials: Fibreglass Other colors available. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab 2017 Dimensions: W 310 x D 135 x H 50 cm Materials: Fiberglass Varnished seat in fibreglass. Avalaible in black, white / gold, chrome Imperfetto...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Copper Nido by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Copper Nido by Imperfettolab 2008 Dimensions: W 130 x D 97 x H 66 cm Materials: Varnished fibreglass, metal base Copper finish Imperfetto lab Who we are? We are a family. Ve...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Copper

Gaulinetta dining chair by Oscar Tusquets red Lacquered Ash wood, contemporary
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Gaulinetta is an evolution of the Gaulino chair. In words of Oscar Tusquets «In homage to Enzo Mari, who called his chair Tonietta, a derivative of Thonet, I’ve called this chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hide, Ash

Canoa 350 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Canoa 350 by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 350 x 43 x H 50 cm Materials: Fibreglass Other colors available. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela ...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Epochè Limited Edition by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Epochè limited edition by Imperfettolab Limited edition Dimensions: 100 x 120 x H 140 cm Materials: Fibreglass, Fabric Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Tur...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Dark Green VelvetArmchair Molteni&C by Gio Ponti Design D.151.4, Made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
D.151.4 armchair in wear linen by Gio Ponti - Expert-crafted in Italy by Molteni&C Gio Ponti leaned on nautical inspiration to design this armchair that was destined for use on o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Chris Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Chris chair by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 70 x 60 x H 84 cm Materials: Fibreglass, Leatherette Imperfetto Lab Who we are? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Rave...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Uluru Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Uluru seat by Imperfettolab Designer: Roberto Semprini 2008 Dimensions: 220 x H 95 cm Materials: Fibreglass Round seat in fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are? We are a family. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Ciottolo 03 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciottolo 03 by Imperfettolab 1999 Dimensions: W 92 x D 80 x H 52 cm Materials: Fiberglass Avalaible in black, white / Gold, Chrome. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a famil...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Umberto Asnago Highback Chairs for Giorgetti-Progetti Italy, 1980s
Located in Almelo, NL
Umberto Asnago wingback chairs for Giorgetti-Progetti, Italy, 1980s Modern Progetti wingback chairs/armchairs by Umberto Asnago For Giorgetti in ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Mercurio by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Mercurio by Imperfettolab 2003 Dimensions: W 131 x D 83 x H 54 cm Materials: Fibreglass, chrome Seat in chrome finish fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a famil...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Epochè Leatherette by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Epochè Leatherette by Imperfettolab Limited Edition Dimensions: 100 x 120 x H 140 cm Materials: Fibreglass, Leatherette Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. V...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Ombra by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Ombra by Imperfettolab 2016 Designer: Verter Turroni Dimensions: W 118 x D 135 x H 152 cm Materials: Varnished Fibreglass, Metal Base Armchair in varnished or upholstered fi...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Modern Organic Style Collana Armchair in Solid Wood, Texile Flexible Seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." THE ARMCHAIRS 

The Collana armchairs are a celebration of refined design and unpar...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Fiberglass, Upholstery, Textile

Ciottolo 07 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciottolo 07 by Imperfettolab 1999 Dimensions: W 157 x D 88 x H 54 cm Materials: fiberglass Avalaible in black, white / gold, chrome. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a fami...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mercurio by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Mercurio by Imperfettolab 2003 Dimensions: W 92 x D 82 x H 52 cm Materials: Fibreglass, chrome Seat in chrome finish fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are? We are a family....
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Original from the 80ies, Modern Swivel Chair Maurizio Peregalli, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
Design: Maurizio Peregalli, Noto ZEUS Milano, signed, 1988. Material used is rubber and metal.
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1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Armchairs by Mobilgirgi, Brown Leather
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Indulge in the timeless luxury of this set of two armchairs by Mobilgirgi, exquisitely upholstered in rich brown leather. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these armchairs...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Gold Nido by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold Nido by Imperfettolab 2008 Dimensions: W 130 x D 97 x H 66 cm Materials: varnished fibreglass, metal base Gold finish Imperfetto lab Who we ar...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Ciottolo 06 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciottolo 06 by Imperfettolab 1999 Dimensions: W 162 x D 83 x H 54 cm Materials: Fiberglass Avalaible in black, white / gold, chrome. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a fami...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Mercurio by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Mercurio by Imperfettolab 2003 Dimensions: W 92 x D 82 x H 52 cm Materials: Fibreglass, chrome Seat in chrome finish fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are? We are a family....
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

DS-2011 Bauhaus Leather Armchair by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Armchair DS-2011/01 by De Sede. Aesthetics and functionality in a harmonious combination. An impressive design with a solid steel construction and light upholstery. Casual cushions and visible seams complete the harmonious look. Details: Standard configuration: Runners black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

DS-2847 Children's Leather Armchair by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Children's small armchair DS-2847 by De Sede. DS-2847, the small brother of DS-47, presents itself just as independently as its role model. The clear yet soft forms of this children’...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Olive Green Curvy Upholstered Armchair Inspired by Egypt's Nubian Architecture
Located in Cairo, EG
Olive Green curvy upholstered armchair inspired By Egypt's Nubian Architecture The Nubia set is the heart of this Nubian collection. Nubian houses are typically built for entire f...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mercurio by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Mercurio by Imperfettolab 2003 Dimensions: W 78 x D 68 x H 46 cm Materials: fibreglass, chrome Seat in chrome finish fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Space Oddity Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Space Oddity Designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: Armchair: L 100, D 91, H 90 cm Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam Base and seating fully upholstered...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Space Oddity Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Space oddity designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Armchair: L100 x D91 x H90 cm Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam Base and seating fully upholstered in fabric ...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Half Half Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Half half designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 83 x D 66 x H 90cm Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam Base and s...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Vintage Wooden A-Shaped Armchair by UP Závody, Czechoslovakia
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Unique armchair manufactured by UP Závody, home to famous Czech architect Jindrich Halabala, in late 40s / early 50s. Design attributed to Jan Vanek. Wooden structure in good origina...
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1940s Czech Vintage Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Half Half Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Half half designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 83 x D 66 x H 90cm Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam Base and s...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Major Tom Armchair Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Major Tom armchair designed by Thomas Dariel Dimensions: D 90 x W 101 x H 89 cm Materials: Structure in solid timber and plywood. Memory foam Base and seating fully upholstered in ...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Foam, Plywood

Wave Armchair, Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Wave Armchairs, designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, are a captivating pair of chairs that embody elegance and innovation. With their distincti...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Signature Armchair by Acoocooro
Located in Geneve, CH
Signature armchair by Acoocooro Dimensions: W 131 x D 114 x H 103 cm, seat height 40 cm. Materials: Solid pine wood structure and velvet upholstery. Color customization available....
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2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

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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