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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Cassina Model 684 "Tentazione" Leather Armchair Design by Mario Bellini in 1973
Located in IT
Cassina Model 684  "Tentazione" leather armchair design by Mario Bellini in 1973. Good conditions, wears coherent with prior use and age. Measurements: D 66 cm x H 84 cm x L 81 cm.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Arflex Tellin Armchair in Beta Fabric with Metal Legs by Luca Nichetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tellin armchair has the elegant appearance of a welcoming open seashell. Two “valves” meet and merge by overlapping so to compose the seat and the backrest. Additional information...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Design armchair Mw02 "Jungle", handmade in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level" This high-end designer armchair, custom-made in France, is a numbered and signed piece. The MW02 "Jungle" model, limited to only...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Armchairs in Black Lacquered Wood, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ico Parisi, in the style of. Pair of armchairs in black lacquered wood standing on four tapered and inclined legs linked each other with two stretchers on sides. Curved shape armr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Arflex Hall Armchair in Fabric Riga by Roberto Menghi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hall Armchair is designed by Roberto Menghi for Arflex. This armchair receives in 1959 the honorable mention for the Compasso d’Oro. We are at the end of the ‘50s: an interesting ser...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Arflex Giulietta Armchair in Lama Fabric with Walnut Base by BBPR
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The 50-year design born at a time when Italy wanted redemption after the war. The design architects (not yet called designer) and the companies created products to inspire hope and g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

"Garçonne" Leather or Fabric and Goose Feather Armchair by C. Colombo for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Garçonne" is a luxury armchair, designed by Carlo Colombo and manufactured by Driade, with metal structure, goose feather and different densities polyurethane foams padding and seat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Handmade Mexican Contemporary Conacaste Solid Wood Living-Room Armchair
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Mexican architect Estrella Zamorano's collection "was born with the intention of returning the identity of Mexico's history to design, creating links between artisans and designers, so that working together we can weave a future respectful of ancestral techniques, as well as being an engine for the economic development of the communities that continue to work in an artisanal way," as she mentions in the interview. This beautiful armchair is crafted using high end solid conacaste wood (Enterolobium cyclocarpum) also known as Parota wood. By partnering with local communities in Michoacan, Mexico, Estrella collaborates with artisans from Ihuatzio and Cuanajo to create a durable, contemporary, and resistant beach house chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Armchairs

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Natural Fiber, Wood, Bentwood

Black Armchair "D20" Axel Bruchhäuser for Tecta, Germany, 1980
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Black arm chair "D20" by axel Bruchhäuser for tecta, Germany 1980s Introducing the black arm chair "D20" by axel Bruchhäuser for tecta, Germany 198...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

2009 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair in Striped Fabric Model 71APC
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 APC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These particular examples date to 2009, and the listed price includes one ch...
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Early 2000s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Wicker 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, Synthetic Wicker Founded by South...
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2010s South African Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Coastal Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Armchair, a modern solid oak accent chair with brown leather cord wrapped around the exposed wood back in the light Dune finish. Comfortable loose seat cushion and back pillow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Elm armchairs with ottoman Maison Regain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An iconic Maison Regain armchair in solid elm with his matching ottoman
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20th Century French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Elm

DS-262 Armchair by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-262 armchair by De Sede Dimensions: D 54 x W 80 x H 103 cm Materials: steel, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Unimagined flexibility,...
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2010s Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Sibylia Sculptural Contemporary Armchair in Leather
Located in London, GB
Sibylia is a modular sofa characterised by its exaggerated and over-relaxed appearance. Oversized stitches define the edges each individual piece of the sofa. Offering maximum sink-i...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Fauteuil Guillerme&Chambron
Located in Paris, FR
Robert Guillerme & Jacques Chambron armchair for Votre Maison measuring 92 x 65 x 60 cm
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20th Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Armchair Chaise Lounge Studio 65 Gufram Soft Polyurethane White
Located in Milan, IT
What happens if a Majestic Greek column falls down and breaks into several pieces? The answer is obvious: it is transformed into a Gufram lounge. This architectural archetype, produced in polyurethane, becomes in this way a series of objects of Industrial Design of smooth texture and cosy ergonomics. The Ionic volute, which is the upper part of the column and was not by chance called Capitello, becomes a luxurious chaise...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam

Outdoor Lounge Armchair in Brown and White Leather with Gold Accents
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Céline Lounge Chair The Céline armchair features a minimalist design enriched with subtle details that bring out the essence of the brand, making it a versatile piece that integrat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tulipe armchair Model F545 by Pierre Paulin, published by Artifort, Circa 1970
Located in NICE, FR
An icon of 20th-century design, the Tulip armchair (model F545) is an emblematic creation by Pierre Paulin, produced by Artifort during the 1960s–70s. With its organic, futuristic si...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Shape Armchair
Located in Desio, IT
Armchair embellished with a stylistic detail in combination with the table. The padding is in polyurethane of different densities. The structure of the legs is in ash, also available...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Swiveling Purple Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary swiveling circular shaped arm chair with deep purple fabric upholstery.
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20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Fabric

Black Leather Armchair with Walnut Finish Frame and Curved Back – Osa Collection
Located in Miami, FL
The Osa armchair by Uultis blends sculptural design with indulgent comfort, making it a standout piece for modern interiors. Upholstered in smooth true black leather, the seat, backr...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Modern Leather Hoyt Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern leather upholstered armchair with a combination of classic and modern elements. A loose back pillow and a comfort down seat cushion. Shown in Mont Blanc Rainforest leather ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Armchair in Walnut with Cane Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the ambiance of the cafe society. A new edition of the model originally designed by Adolf Loos...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Armchair in Walnut with Strip Pattern Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the ambiance of the cafe society. A new edition of the model originally designed by Adolf Loos...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Armchairs

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Wood

"Punto" Armchair in Wooden Multi-laminate Natural Leather and Golden Four Feet
Located in Centro, RS
The Punto armchair or chair has an elegant and versatile design. Easy to match, transitions into many interior decor styles. Its finishes are impeccable, with a harmonious mix of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Grey Modernist Lounge Chair by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey modernist lounge chair by Kristina Dam Studio. Materials: Dark grey wool Dimensions: 87 x 77 x 70 cm Kristina Dam graduated from The Royal Danish School of Fine Arts, Arc...
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2010s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Set of 2 Jacob Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Jacob armchair by Collector Materials: Fabric. Dimensions: W 110 x D 90 x H 75 cm x SH 42 cm This fun and sophisticated armc...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Mater Armchair by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Located in Geneve, CH
Mater Armchair by Patricia Bustos de la Torre Dimensions: D 66 x W 82 x H 63 cm. Materials: Wood and plush. Mater - Latin for mother- is a...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

"King Costes" Curved Grey Oak Plywood Armchair by Philippe Stark for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"King Costes" is an iconic armchair, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, featuring a polished aluminum structure and curved plywood grey oak finished shell. Polyurethane foams padded seat with black or light colored leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Beautiful Pair of Italian Armchairs
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful and perfect pair of 1950 circa Italian armchairs in wood with yellow velvet cover. Production Italy.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Loomi Armchair with Black Upholshtered Seat and Back by Lapo Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Loomi is the padded seat by Lapo Ciatti designed to meet the many needs of our daily life. Larger than a chair, less bulky than an armchair. A comfortable place to snuggle up, a smal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Ola Armchair with Armrest in Vip Blue Upholstery & Satin Brass Legs by Saba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ola originates from a simple idea but at the same time represents a complex concept – a welcoming arm chair created utilising four individual curved sheets. Each sheet converges towa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Italian modern Dark brown leather Reclining armchairs and pouf by De Sede, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Dark brown leather Reclining armchairs and pouf by De Sede, 1970s Pair of reclining armchairs and pouf in dark brown leather and dark wood. The square back and seat ar...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Moooi Hortensia Armchair in Petal Grey Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Hortensia armchair, by Andrés Reisinger & Júlia Esqué, innovatively replicates the beauty of nature. This blooming beauty is inspired by the bas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Gray 26 Armchair with Grey Oak Legs & Tundra Upholstery, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gray 26/27 is a family of dining armchairs with an enveloping backrest in the shape of a semicircle, available with padded seat and back with removable cover and visible stitching. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Modern Quilted Blue Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With top grain Chateau Blue leather, with a sloping rear and curved arms, with a partially quilted seat and backrest, with decorative buckles. Dimensions: 31" W x 34" D x 34" H Seat ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 'Sutra' Lounge Chairs by Gregorio Spini for Kundalini, Italy
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Pair of 'Sutra' Chairs by Gregorio Spini for Kundalini, sourced in the north of Italy. These Sutra lounge chairs are the perfect blend between midcentury-modern sophistication and s...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Mohair

Wave-Shaped 21st Century Beige Fabric Armchair Indoor Outdoor
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wave-shaped Beige armchair Beige Wave-shaped armchair with cylinder rollers on the back and seat. Very comfortable and original, it can decorate your garden or terrace. Available in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Emerald Green Velvet Armchair with Dark Wood Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This modern armchair features a sophisticated design suitable for residential, hospitality, or commercial applications. The chair is upholstered in a rich emerald green velvet, offer...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Italian Modern Armchair in Beige Leather and Light Blue Wood, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Armchair in beige leather and light blue wood, 1980s Armchair with rounded seat and back, padded and upholstered in beige leather. The cerulean light blue painted wood...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Capper Lounge Chair with Upholstered Base by Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Capper Lounge chair with Upholstered Base- Static version and Comfort Zone by HBF fabric. COM is also available, with a List price of $ 3,840.00. Swivel vers...
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2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

Moooi Hana Swivel Armchair in Divina Melange 3, 457 Orange Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds lure you in and when you step into that abundance of soft fabric, you’re stepping into your own space and away from the hustle and bustle of the world. A moment of contemplation and ultimate relaxation. Mindfulness made tangible in the shape of a chair.? The Hana is sculptured around the human body and its need to be pampered, embraced and accommodated for long stretches of time. The generous, cute, subtly curves allow for hours of lounging to daydream, read a book and let your imagination fly. Metal frame. elastic straps, cut and molded foam. Additional information: Material: Metal, foam, upholstery Upholstery: Divina melange...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Ciottolo by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciottolo by Imperfettolab,  1999 Dimensions: W 162 x D 83 x H 54 cm Materials : Fiberglass Seat in fibreglass. Avalaible in Black, White / Gold, Chrome. Imperfetto Lab Who...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

MW05 Armchair en verre trempé, by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
MW05: An Exceptional Fully Transparent Armchair A true work of art, the MW05 armchair captivates with its pure and minimalist design. Its tempered glass panels, signed and numbered, ...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel, Other

Pair of Olivier Gagnere Bridge Chairs for Cafe Marly at the Louvre Museum Paris
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pair of "Marly" bridge chair or armchairs designed in 1994 by Oliver Gagnère for "Le Cafe Marly" at the Louvre Museum Paris for Artelano Paris France. A reference of typical French d...
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1990s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Mod Ekstrem Armchair Designed by Terje Ekstrom
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The Mod Ekstrem armchair, designed by Terje Ekstrom, features a structure crafted from steel and enveloped in woolen knit foam, upholstered in aqua wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Jean-Michel Frank Style Leather Armchair
Located in Hudson, NY
Drawing inspiration from Jean-Michel Frank, this Jean armchair by Verellen is small in scale but big on design and comfort. Shown here in Bozeman Tobacco Brown leather, the chair fea...
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2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

DS-2011 Armchair by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-2011 armchair by De Sede. Dimensions: D 59 x W 114 x H 84 cm. Materials: beechwood, leather. Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Aesthetics and ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Design Arm Chair, Beech Wood, Cream-white Quilt Fabric, Spain, 1990s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant vintage design armchair, club or lounge chair from Spain, late 1990s. Manufacturer: Andreu World SA, Spain. Strongly curved, high armrests in bee...
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1990s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Plywood

Pair of 20th Century Girogetti Armchairs by Umberto Asnago
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of 20th century Girogetti armchairs by Umberto Asnago Pair of wooden armchairs with their original upholstery, crafted by Giorgetti following the designs by Umberto Asnago.  
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Soft and Textured Cream Lamb Ottoman by Pietro Franceschini with Fuzzy Armrests
Located in Geneve, CH
Athena ottoman by Pietro Franceschini Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Dimensions: W 79 x H 43-63 cm Materials: Lamb and gold leaf Available materials: Lamb, gold leaf, or cast bras...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Black Goatskin Altay Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Goatskin Altay armchair by Patricia Urquiola Materials: Black lacquered solid beech structure. Seat covered with black Mongolian goatskin. Technique: Lacquered and stained wood...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Goatskin, Goat Hair, Beech

Trevor Dining Chair Modern, Sculptural, Bronze Frame and Blue bouclé, 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

Pair of Contemporary Black Leather Studded Club Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Contemporary black leather club chairs with thick seat cushions, tufted backs and studded detail along frame and armrests (SWAIM).
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20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Madison Armchair
Located in Desio, IT
Armchair with wooden structure covered with a layer of polyurethane in different densities. The maximum comfort of the seat is determined by an intertwining of elastic straps. Back e...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Stephen Burks Contemporary Grasso Orange Leather Armchair and Foot Stool
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair and foot stool designed by Stephen Bruks manufactured by BD Barcelona. An iron tubular (25mm) structured armchair. Seat and backres...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

2010s Cassina 184 Eve Dining Arm Chairs by Piero Lissoni in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eve Armchairs, Model 184, initially designed by Piero Lissoni for Cassina in 2009. These particular examples date to the 2010s and were produced in Italy. The listed price ...
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2010s 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
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2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Saturn Chair, Red Coated Steel Frame and Red Wool by Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The distinctive Saturn chair is a return to the split sphere concepts Bohinc originally created for her jewellery collections such as Sun and Moon (2007) ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, 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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