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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
In Stock in Los Angeles, Set of 2 Black Gaia Velvet Dining Chairs (5-Back)
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) In Stock in Los Angeles Set of 2 Black Gaia Velvet and Leat...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet

BICAchair Modern Steel Armchair Olive, Upholstery in Natural Cork
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
BICAchair is a sustainable stackable steel dining armchair made from recycled and recyclable steel, finished with our premium selection of powder-coating colors, in this case in a te...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Dottie Right Module Seating
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...
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2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

DS-161 Armchair by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-161 armchair by De Sede Dimensions: D 54 x W 79 x H 72 cm Materials: aluminium, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. A linear outer conto...
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2010s Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of DS-60 Armchair and Cushions by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of DS-60 armchair and cushions by De Sede Designer: Gordon Guillaumier Armchair: D 54 x W 74 x H 76 cm Cushion: D 14 x W 50 x H 32 cm Materials: Metal frame. Seat with belted...
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2010s Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Outdoor Woven Rope Dining Chair In Black Teak
Located in New York, NY
The Material: Our products use taut, clean, and highly tenacious rope made of 100% polyester. What makes this material special is because the characteristic of polyester that is extr...
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2010s Asian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Palmspring Armchair by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
Palmspring armchair by Anderssen & Voll 2020 Materials: Bronze lacquered metal structure, seat and back in polyurethane foam, upholstered in fabric Dimensions: 89 x 83 x 69 cm ...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Contemporary Fabric Blop Armchair
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary fabric Blop armchair Dimensions: D 78 x W 80 x H 75 cm Seat height 44 cm Materials: Top: fabric or leather Feet: Lacquer metal - choose from...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Toro Armchair made with oak and suede, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Toro armchair encourages you to play with the organic, natural, calm influences that reflect the latest trends but simultaneously translate these det...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Oak

Set of DS-343 Armchair and Stool by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of DS-343 armchair and stool by De Sede Dimensions: Armchair: W 70 x D 77 x H 120 cm Stool: W 54 x D 44 x H 41 cm Materials: Steel, Leather Prices may change according to...
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2010s Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Armchair Turquoise Velvet Upholstered New
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair Armchair Turquoise Velvet Upholstered New DATA SHEET: -Design armchair -Made with solid wooden structure. -High-density polyurethane ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Coalesse Bob Lounge Leather Armchairs Pair, Exclusive by Pearson Lloyd
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of RRP £5500 Coalesse Bob lounge armchairs with adjustable head rests designed by Pearson Lloyd A...
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20th Century English Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Customizable Modernist Club Chair by Mauser, Chromed Metal, Leather Upholstery
Located in Berlin, DE
Customizable club chair by Mauser Werke, Waldeck, Germany, c. 1939. Chrome plated tubular steel, leather upholstery and lacquered wood. Delivery time c. 8-10 weeks.
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2010s German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

BICAchair Modern Steel Armchair Espresso Grain, Upholstery in Natural Leather
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
The Bica chair is a comfortable stackable steel dining armchair made from recycled and recyclable steel, finished with our premium selection of powder-coating colors, in this case in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Palmspring Pouf by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
Palmspring Pouf by Anderssen & Voll 2020 Materials: Bronze lacquered metal structure, seat and back in polyurethane foam, upholstered in fabric Dimensions: 80 x 67 x 40 cm An...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Super Jardim, Black Armchair by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Super Jardim - black armchair by Cultivado Em Casa. Dimensions: 105 x 80 x 73 cm. Materials: Stainless steel, PVC hose, nozzle and faucet. Also available: Green, red, blue, yell...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

BICAchair Modern Steel Armchair Champagne, Upholstery in Natural Cork
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
BICAchair is a sustainable stackable steel dining armchair made from recycled and recyclable steel, finished with our premium selection of powder-coating colors, in this case in a textured Creme color, that transforms a Classic in something new and vibrant. The upholstery of the seat and back is handmade with a FSC certified plywood and high-density foam, covered with natural cork fabric. Cork is an organic sustainable Material that is highly durable, lightweight, naturally insulating, hypoallergenic (doesn’t absorb dust particles) and it is impermeable. This eco-friendly Material has recyclable and renewable capabilities that are handcrafted to create naturally stunning and unique textures and patterns. Cork has always been a part of Portuguese culture and it’s a natural eco-friendly practical solution for comfort, warmth and the environment. A sustainable indoor dining chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

BICAlounge Modern Outdoor Steel Lounge Chair Melon Yellow with Ipê Wood Slabs
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
BICAlounge is a sustainable stackable steel lounge chair made for the outdoors from recycled and recyclable steel and finished with our premium selection of powder-coating colors, in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Trevor Chair Bronze Colour Frame in Cream Boucle by Lara Bohinc in Stock
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Trevor dining chair makes a perfect accompaniment for the tea room, its round spheres forming backrest and armrests, floating on thin metal rods, just like bonbons speared on cocktai...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Super Jardim, Red Armchair by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Super Jardim - red armchair by Cultivado Em Casa. Dimensions: 105 x 80 x 73 cm. Materials: Stainless steel, PVC hose, nozzle and faucet Also Available: Green, blue, black, yello...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Super Jardim, Blue Armchair by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Super Jardim - Blue armchair by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 105 x 80 x 73 cm Materials: Stainless steel, PVC hose, nozzle and faucet Also available: green, red, black, yellow,...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

BICAchair Modern Steel Armchair Pastel Turquoise, Upholstery in Eco-Fabric
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
BICAchair is a sustainable stackable steel dining armchair made from recycled and recyclable steel, finished with our premium selection of powder-coating colors, in this case in aPas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

BICAchair Modern Steel Armchair Strawberry Red, Upholstery in Soft Velvet
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
BICAchair is a stackable steel dining armchair made from recycled and recyclable steel, finished with our premium selection of powder-coating colors, in this case in bright Red-pink ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Minio Nude Swivel Armchair by Lagu
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Production Time: 5-6 weeks. The Minio sofa, which gives you freedom of movement while sitting with its rotating mechanism, reveals its difference in design with the striking curve...
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2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Foam

Montgomery Modern Oak and Leather Arm Chair / Office Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery arm chair by Crump and Kwash Hand shaped white oak frame / commercial finish / handwoven hickory brown leather seat and back / nylon glides Also available with black le...
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2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Hardwood

Pierre Paulin 'Boston' Chairs for Henry Massonnet, France 1988
Located in Almelo, NL
Pierre Paulin 'Boston' chairs for Henry Massonnet, France 1988 Great Group of Boston Garden chairs by Pierre Paulin inspired by Piet Mondriaan and C...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Rare, Early Edition ‘Locus Solus’ Chairs by Gae Aulenti, 1964
Located in Athens, Attiki
A pair of rare, early edition ‘Locus Solus’ velvet chairs. ‘Locus Solus’ chair was born in 1964 from the genius of the architect Gae Aulenti and was...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Italian White Armchair Nastro Cl9 by F. Stagi C. Leonardi for Bernini, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian White armchair mod. Nastro CL9 by Franca Stagi and Cesare Leonardi for Bernini, 1960s Iconic and modern armchair mod. Nastro CL9 with seat and back made of a single white fi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Copytopia N°19, White Plastic Garden Chair, Pierre Castignola
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Amsterdam based designer Pierre Castignola (France - 1995) graduated Cum Laude from the Design Academy in 2018. He aims to have a conceptual background in his work while focusing on ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Oak & Gray Felt Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of lounge chairs was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The wide and comfortable armchairs reflect the Scandinavian design of the Mid-Century Modern era. They have been re-u...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Felt, Oak

BICAlounge Modern Outdoor Steel Lounge Chair Admiral Grain with Ipê Wood Slabs
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
BICAlounge is a sustainable stackable steel Lounge Chair made for the outdoors from recycled and recyclable steel and finished with our premium selection of powder-coating colors, in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Palm Springs Armchair by Anderssen & Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
Palm springs armchair by Anderssen & Voll Materials: Polyurethane foam of different densities, covered with fabric or leather. Base in bronze lacquered metal. Technique: Lacquered ...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Oak Armchair by Krzywda
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak armchair by Krzywda Dimensions: 93W x 63D x 77H cm Materials: Stainless steel, oak, shearling seat. Available in other materials. Each marble base is hand-shaped and will v...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Frame Side Chair by Jialun Xiong
Located in Geneve, CH
Frame side chair by Jialun Xiong Dimensions: 23”W x 21”D x 29”H inch Materials: Metal, Suede. COM/COL and custom size option available “ I have an aptitude for exploring the...
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2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Triangle Chair by Nazara Lazaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Triangle Chair by Nazara Lazaro Dimensions: D 43 x W 60 x H 70 cm Materials: Steel Technique: Powder-Coated. It can be customized and ordered in stainless steel, rust, or powder coated in any RAL color. The Triangle Chair is part of the Steel Collection, a series inspired by Joan Miró’s paintings...
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2010s German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

BICAchair Modern Steel Armchair Pastel Green, Upholstery in Eco-Fabric
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
BICAchair is a sustainable stackable steel dining armchair made from recycled and recyclable steel, finished with our premium selection of powder-coating colors, in this case in a Pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Hand Carved Massive Oak Wood Armchair Inspired by Ancient Egyptian Temples
Located in Cairo, EG
Hand-carve massive oak wood armchair inspired by Ancient Egyptian Temples. The temple armchair is regarded as the spiritual Godfather of the Nubia Collection. This regal chair...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Tobo Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Tobo armchair by Collector Dimensions: W 70 x D 76 x H 71 cm Materials: Fabric, oak wood Other materials available The Collector brand aims to be ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Swan Armchair with Metal Legs by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Swan armchair with metal legs by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W 100 x D 93 x H 92 cm Materials: iron, fibre MDF, Foam CMHR Variations of materi...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Wonatti Nazaré 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. Nazaré Armchair, Modern Collection, Walnut Wood,...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Black Armchair in Patinated Raw Steel by Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary armchair in patinated raw steel by Arno Declercq Limited edition of 8 Dimensions: D 80 x W 90 cm x H 80 cm Material: Patinated and raw steel combined with belgium...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

BICAchair Modern Steel Armchair Oyster White, Upholstery in Soft Velvet
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
BICAchair is a stackable steel dining armchair made from recycled and recyclable steel, finished with our premium selection of powder-coating colors, in this case in an off-white col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

BICAlounge Modern Steel Lounge Chair Melon Yellow, Upholstery in Soft Velvet
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
BICAlounge is a stackable steel Lounge chair made from recycled and recyclable steel, finished with our premium selection of powder-coating colors, in this case in a bright yellow co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Ara Yellow Armchair by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Ara yellow armchair by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: 125 x 74 x 74 cm Materials: Iron backrest structure and pinewood seat structure. Seat stuffed with polyurethane 3542 covered with ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

BICAchair Modern Steel Armchair Salmon Pink, Upholstery in Eco-Fabric
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
BICAchair is a sustainable stackable steel dining armchair made from recycled and recyclable steel, finished with our premium selection of powder-coating colors, in this case in a Pa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

20th Century Central European Modern Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
With their clean, graphic form, this pair of vintage armchairs offer an impeccably stylish accent. Made in the 20th century, the design is typical of the unique Central European Mode...
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20th Century Czech Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Jaime Hayon, Contemporary, Oak, Fuchsia Upholstery Low Lounger Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair structure base in cast aluminium. Structure base in tubular steel and painted. Seat, backrest are in plywood with exteriors in ash - stained oak FT18, and Fuchsia Y09 uph...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

21st Century Curacao Bergère in Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A dynamic and embracing shape with sinuous lines for the Curaçao armchair. With four sloping legs with references to the Fifties, the armchair is proposed in different fabrics of the collection, including the new zebra silk in a bright citron shade, that perfectly fits in rooms with an urban glam appeal. Curacao Bergere...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Bamboo Outdoor Armchair by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Bamboo outdoor armchair by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W 80 x D 93 x H 83 cm Materials: iron, bench wood, pine wood, foam CMHR
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Toshiyuki Kita Wink 111 Armchair in Black by Cassina, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Add an exceptional piece to your collection with this rare Toshiyuki Kita Wink 111 Armchair in Black, manufactured by Cassina in Italy circa 1980. The Win...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

"Perlage" Organic Armchair Outdoor in Bouclê Aluminum, and Nautical Rope
Located in Centro, RS
Perlage, French word: Pearl. The organic Perlage Armchair has a backrest completely woven by hand in nautical rope, favoring a surprising look in every new detail discovered. Captiv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Okapi Armchairs by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Okapi Armchairs by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: 102 x 76 x 74 cm Materials: Iron structure with plywood and tablex. Backrest HR22 covered with polyester fibre. Seat stuffed...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vectis Armchairs by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Vectis armchairs by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: 86 x 86 x 65 cm Materials: Iron structure. Pine wood seat with plywood. Seat polyurethane 3542. Backrest cushions stuffed with 5...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery

Pair New Spanish Armchair Grey Velvet Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of new Spanish armchair, metal, gray velvet upholstery. -Seat and back in wood and foam rubber, upholstered in gray velvet 8 fabric -Conical metal legs finished in black e...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Alce Armchair by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Alce armchair by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W 84, D 88, H 82, seat height45 Materials: Iron structure and MDF board Foam CMHR (high resilience and flame retardant) for all our cus...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Alce Armchairs by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Alce armchairs by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W84, D88, H82, Seat Height45 Materials: Iron structure and MDF board Foam CMHR (high resilience and flame retardant) for all o...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair New Spanish Armchair Grey Velvet Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of New Spanish armchair, metal, grey velvet upholstery. -Seat and back in wood and foam rubber, upholstered in gray velvet 8 fabric -Conical metal legs finished in black e...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair New Spanish Armchair Gray Velvet Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of New Spanish armchair, metal, grey velvet upholstery. -Seat and back in wood and foam rubber, upholstered in gray velvet 8 fabric -Conical metal legs finished in black e...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

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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