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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Rue de Babylone Arm Chair by Christophe Delcourt
Located in Toronto, ON
Framed by 19th century Parisian architecture, the Rue de Babylone guides both locals and tourists alike through the most celebrated and unassumed segments of Paris. Referencing the a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Armchair Mw02 "Cannage", made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level".
High-end designer armchair, custom-made in France.
This MW02 "Cannage" combines vintage elegance with chic authenticity.
The b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Modern Mel Armchair, Beige Linen Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Mel armchair, named after nature’s purest and sweetest gift, brings forth the comforting e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Poltrona Valentina, Carla Venosta, Cinova con pouf
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Poltrona più pouf rarissimi della designer italiana Carla Venosta. Elemento di base in acciaio e rivestimento nuovo in boucle.
Misure pouf: 85x80x35
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Neutral Upholstered Swivel Mini Papilio Armchair by B&B Italia - Available Now
By B&B Italia
Located in Tulsa, OK
The Mini Papilio Armchair by B&B Italia is covered in a neutral warm beige wool blend with zipper detail down the back. This armchair is suited for both residential homes and public ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Brand New Emerald Green Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Tucroma armchairs in beautiful emerald green leather with polished chrome frames. The seats and backs have supple green leather upholstery and are attached to graceful pol...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Armchair Mw02 "Bronze Cannage", made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level" with this MW02 "Bronze Cannage".
High-end designer armchair, custom-made in France.
This MW02 "Bronze Cannage" combines vintage ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Brand New Emerald Green Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Tucroma armchairs in beautiful emerald green leather with polished chrome frames. The seats and backs have supple green leather upholstery and are attached to graceful po...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
1 of the 4 Piccola Papilio Armchairs by B&B Italia, New Upholstery Metaphores
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 Piccola Papilio armchairs, designed by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia.
"Although small in size, the armchair ensures exceptional comfort. The backrest is designed as two “w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Cantilevered Armchairs, 4
Located in New York, NY
Set of Four Modern Cantilevered Armchairs, 1970s. 33" H x 21" W x 22" D; seat: 17" H.
Category
20th Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Divi Divi Fauteuils by Mark van Tilburg for Leolux, 1980s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
An exclusive pair "Divi Divi" fauteuils by Mark van Tilburg for Leolux. Manufactured in 1988.
Reupholstered with a wonderful france white and red structured fabric form the hig-end ...
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian modern dark red rattan armchair 981 with footrest by Bonacina, 1980s
By Bonacina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark red rattan armchair 981 with footrest by Bonacina, 1980s
Rattan armchair or deckchair mod. 981 with armrests and footrest. The structure is painted dark red, with...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Upholstered Armchairs with Floral Velvet in Shades of Blue 1980
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of newly Upholstered Armchairs with Floral Velvet in Shades of Blue.
Perfect vintage condition.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Design armchair Mw01 bronze, made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
Premium designer armchair, custom-made in France
This MW01 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The HR40 foam seat, elegan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Design armchair Mw01 bronze, made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
Premium designer armchair, custom-made in France.
This MW01 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The HR40 foam seat, elega...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Other, Stainless Steel
Mw02 design armchair, handmade in France by designer Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
High-end designer armchair, custom-made in France.
This MW02 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The seating in HR40 foam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Other, Stainless Steel
Limited Edition Salvador Dali Armchair, "Invisible Personage"
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Indulge in a rare opportunity to own a piece of art history with this Limited Edition Salvador Dali Armchair, featuring the artist's iconic "Invisible Personage" design. One of only ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Lacquer
Italian modern Armchair LC3 by Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand for Cassina 2008
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Armchair LC3 by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina, 2008
Elegant armchair mod. LC3 with tubular metal structure painted in pale blue. The square seat, t...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Salvador Dali Surrealist Leda Armchair Sculpture Black Label Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leda armchair designed by Dali manufactured by BD.
All pieces of ironwork in this collection are made of brass. The black label Leda collection has an artisanal application of a spe...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
A pair of Guillerme et Chambron of armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A sette in black oak which can be divided in two single armchairs
dimensions are for one piece
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
'Sara' Leather Lounge Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, c 1971, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful off-white leather pair of lounge chairs by illustrious architect and designer Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, Italy. Designed in the 1970s, this pair of soft, comfy, lea...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Koala armchair by Garouste & Bonetti, France, 1990's
Located in Paris, FR
Red velvet Koala by Garouste & Bonetti, created circa 1995
Bronze feet, signed BG, with its cushion
Exceptional condition of the fabric which is original
Category
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
"Diz" Armchair in Hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues, 2001, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
The awesome "Diz" Armchair in Hardwood designed by Sergio Rodrigues in Brazil in 2001 is nothing less than exquisite!
The "Diz" armchair showcases a captivating blend of sculptural...
Category
Early 2000s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Ginga Armchair XL in Black Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ginga Armchair XL in Black Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Ginga is the swaying movement of Brazilian martial art, Capoeira. It is characterized by a flowing movement from on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
New Design Armchair in Pacific Leather
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair
General Information
Dimensions (cm): 100 x 83 x 73
Dimensions (in): 39.4 x 32.7 x 28.7
Weight (kg): 24
Weight (lbs): 52.9
Materials and Colors
Structure: Resin reinforced...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Armchair mod. Le Témoindi Man Ray for Gavina, 1971
Located in Baranzate, IT
Polyurethane foam structure and skai upholstery. Rigid PVC supports. Prod. Simon Gavina, Italy, 1971
"The great eye, the witness, watches you persistently in the house, when your con...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic, PVC
Thos. Moser Catena Arm Chair Cherry 2008 Thomas Moser
By Thomas Moser
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade Moser Arm Chair from 2008 in Cherry. In good condition with some normal wear. Please see our other listings for more Moser furniture.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
A Pair Arrben Italy Stiletto Armchairs
By Arrben
Located in Vienna, AT
Arrben Italy armchairs, chromed metal frame, upholstered with patinated black leather. Seat height 46 cm. Produced by Arrben Design, Italy.
2 pieces available price for 2
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Falstaff Grey Leather Armchair by Stefan Diez for Dante Goods and Bads
By Stefan Diez
Located in Milano, IT
Contemporary Armchair - Collectible Design Lounge Chair - Grey Leather Living Room Chair
Designed by Stefan Diez for collectible furniture brand Dante Goods and Bads...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Manhattan Blue Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in top-grade Chateau Blue 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
"Virgola" Chairs By Yaacov Kaufman with Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Virgola Armchairs
Matches with Of-The-Period Trayed Ottoman Pair
Ottomans are Asymmetrical in Shape, But Same Height
One Chair Has Small Burnhole on the Back As Shown
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Lotus Armchair, Modern Brown Leather Sofa with Brass Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Lotus Armchair, Modern Black Leather Sofa with Brass Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Lotus Armchair, Modern White Leather Sofa with Brass Legs
Located in London, GB
The Lotus collection was created as a reference of elegance and etiquette, imbuing its design of a magnetic personality with its geometrical beauty. Its structure is shaped from curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Armchair in Black Wooden Multi-laminate Upholstered Golden Four Feet
Located in Centro, RS
The set of 4 "Punto armchairs" has an elegant and versatile design.
Easy to match, transitions into many interior decor styles.
Its finishes are impeccable, with a harmonious mix of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Slatted Teak Lounge Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Solid teak slat lounge chairs with brass accents. The sides are curved with a nice angle on the back. These are very sturdy and very comfortable for long term sitting.
New upholster...
Category
20th Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Industrial Black Leather Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern industrial-style swivel desk chair with channel quilting onyx black leather upholstery on a metal frame with wooden armrests.
Dimensions: 25" W x 28" D x 38" H
Seat - 21" H
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Quilted Black Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With top grain Onyx black 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 - ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Italian modern Dark brown leather Reclining armchairs and pouf by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
New Design Armchair in AMS Leather
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair
General information
Dimensions (cm): 100 x 83 x 73
Dimensions (in): 39.4 x 32.7 x 28.7
Weight (kg): 24
Weight (lbs): 52.9
Materials and Colors
Structure: Resin reinforce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Paire de chaises vintage années 1980
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Paire de chaises des années 1980 en état correct mais le tissu est fatigué.
Le chrome est piqué un peu partout.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Design armchair Mw02 "Jungle", handmade in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Other
Luciano Frigerio (1928-1999), Armchair with ottoman, circa 1970
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Luciano Frigerio (1928-1999),
Armchair with ottoman,
wood and leather,
circa 1970, Italy.
Armchair: Height 83 cm, seat height 35 cm, depth 112 cm, width 92 cm.
Ottoman: height 40 c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mw05 design armchair, handmade in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
This MW05 armchair won the DNA Paris Design Awards 2023. It is a handmade collectible piece from France. A rare and unique object, targeting decorators and art lovers in search of or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Design armchair Mw01 "Black Wood", made in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
"Elevate furniture aesthetics to an artistic level"
High-end designer armchair, custom-made in France.
This MW01 combines comfort, design, and aesthetics.
The HR40 foam seat, eleg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Other, Stainless Steel
Fauteuil de bureau simili cuir en état moyen
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Fauteuil de bureau en simili cuir en état moyen (petites déchirures, système de réglage de hauteur à réparer, ...
Category
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Synthetic
Italian modern black Spaghetti armchairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black plastic and metal Spaghetti armchairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s
Spaghetti armchair with black painted metal structure with a geometric shape and s...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
"Liame" Armchair Upholstered in Linen with Four Golden Mate Feet
Located in Centro, RS
"Liame" Armchair Upholstered in Linen with Four Golden Mate Feet, has an elegant and versatile design.
Easy to match, transitions into many interior decor styles.
Its finishes are i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Werther Toffoloni Piero Palange Armchair
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
G23 Armchair Edition Germa Italy 1970
Lacquered wood and leather,
in excellent condition like new !
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Italian modern black Spaghetti armchairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black plastic and metal Spaghetti armchairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s
Spaghetti armchair, with armrests and structure in black lacquered metal and seat ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Le Jeune Upholstery SLJ1 Dining Desk Armchair Showroom Model
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery SLJ1 Dining Desk Armchair Showroom Model
Offered for sale is a Le Jeune Upholstery showroom model SLJ1 DC5.923 Dining Armchair. This is a wood-arm modern desk ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Mahogany
Rush cane armchair designed John Hutton for Donghia 1980s mahogany accents
By John Hutton
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Heavy well made John Hutton design for Donghia from DD Building NYC.
No longer in production.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rush
Modern Andrea Salvetti for Dilmos Milano White Armchair Lacquered Fiberglass
Located in Milan, IT
Extraordinary armchair made in white glossy fiberglass for Dilmos Milano. The artist Andrea Salvetti was inspired by the posture of the Madonna holding Christ in the famous Pietà scu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Modern Andrea Salvetti for Dilmos Polished Armchair Aluminium Cast
Located in Milan, IT
Extraordinary armchair made in lost wax-casting aluminium for Dilmos Milano. The artist Andrea Salvetti was inspired by the posture of the Madonna holding Christ in the famous Pietà ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Brass Vidal Grau Swan Chair
By Vidal Grau
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant Vidal Grau chair with swan head details in the armrest.
Polished brass frame and legs, mahogany backrest, upholstery in nappa leather.
Very nice vintage condition as shown in...
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bill Sofield Baker Contemporary Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Bill Sofield for Baker Furniture contemporary upholstered arm chairs. The modern styled chairs with straight backs and slightly flared arms are upholstered in a beautiful ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
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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