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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
MCR Armchair By André Fu Living
Located in Admiralty, HK
a sculptural armchair designed to capture the silhouette of poetic dance movements. bold in shape and integrated into a curvilinear solid ash frame, the armchair exudes a sense of co...
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2010s Chinese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash

T-Line Armchairs by Burkhard Vogtherr für Arflex, 1982
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of T-Line arm chairs with black metal frame and red cover by Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex. Signs of age and use.
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1980s Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Arflex Mojo Armchair in Brown Fabric and Swivel Base by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Mojo" is a type of magic charm, the word originates from Africa, where it means "soul" or "life-force", on which the design of this armchair is based. Additional information: Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Ficks Reed Arm Chairs with New Todd Hase Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of Ficks Reed arm chairs with new Todd Hase upholstery. Would make a great addition to your boho chic inspired home.
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1960s Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Stunning Apple Rind Veneer Armchair
Located in Cairo, EG
Luxurious armchair with hand-laid apple-green straw on rare apple rind veneer. Fairy Wings is the new lap of luxury. The tantalizing green feather-shaped straw gives it a playful an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Straw

Art Deco Garden Foot Stool By André Fu Living
Located in Admiralty, HK
designed to compliment our range of armchairs, the foot rest is created with a purist form evokes the essence of japanese aesthetics. its solid ash hand-crafted framework, highlighte...
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2010s Chinese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Leather, Ash

De Sede DS-60/01 Armchair in Taupe Upholstery by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The purist shape of the Boomerang with its bold yet elegant lines inspired Gordon Guillaumier while breathing life into the DS-60 family. The slender, floating shape blends harmoniou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Post Modern Gray Faux Leather Parson’s Style Armed Accent Chair on Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous modern gray faux leather modified Parson’s style armed accent chair on casters. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vin...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Arflex Butterfly Armchair in Grey and Black Etoile Fabric by Mauro Lipparini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The design of Butterfly armchair plays on the combination of the shapes and materials that compose it. Additional information: Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Hans Coray "Landi" Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Coray (1906-1991) for P&W Blattmann Melallwaren-Fabrik 'Landi' chair, Switzerland, 1939, in aluminum, 1st Edition Measures: Arm 21" H Seat 17" H.
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1930s Swiss Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arflex Serena Armchair in Lama Fabric with Wenge Stained Legs by Luca Nichetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With Serena armchair and Doge pouf, Luca Nichetto has gone further, arriving to the archetype of the Venetian bergère and of its ottoman, both with wooden frame and textile cover, re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Arflex Leafo Armchair in Hero Fabric with Black Stained Wood Base by Jaime Hayon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Leafo lounger, Hayon set out to make something that uniquely brings softness and lightness together. A simple chair that can be placed in spaces both small and large. The sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Moooi Hana Armchair in Steelcut 2, 550 Pink 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 in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS-718 Armchair in Snow Upholstery with Steel Legs by Claudio Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-718 is the successful continuation of the DS-717 by Claudio Bellini. In the dining room as well as in the conference area, this cantilever chair is a welcome change from a con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Giuseppe Raimondi Design Modern Aluminum Cube Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Giuseppe Raimondi design aluminum modernist lounge or cube chairs made in Italy. Each constructed from flat-bar aircraft style aluminum frames with a brushed finish. Uph...
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20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Moooi Hana Armchair in Hallingdal 65, 130 Grey 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 in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Kepi Armchair in Diplo Blue Upholstery with Blue Metal Feet by Emilio Nanni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kepi armchair’s sober design and vaguely Nordic look are softened by rounded lines that add character and improve comfort. Its clean design and nonchalant elegance make it perfec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Ghost Out 05 Armchair in Aspen 03 Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ghost Out 05/09 padded armchair with removable upholstery is a comfortable and enveloping seat that develops around a light shell with essential volu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

KGBL Armstrong Armchair
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
The architectural rigor of the Armstrong Armchair's mechanically fastened, metal frame forms a striking juxtaposition to the generously proportioned, down-filled seat and back cushio...
Category

2010s Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Gervasoni Allu 224 I Armchair in Aluminium Frame and Woven with Grey Rawhide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile and comfortable, the Allu chair family combines the lightness and essentiality of the anodised aluminium tubular structure with a dynamic mix of textures, created by the we...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Armchairs by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll International
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 20th Century Knoll International oak framed armchairs designed by Vincent Cafiero. Circa 1950.
Category

20th Century Belgian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Gervasoni Inout Armchair in Berlin 06 Upholstery and Oiled Iroko by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Enveloping and comfortable armchair, Inout 701 has a slatted structure: it is made of oiled Iroko, particularly durable wood because it is naturally resistant to water and moisture. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede International Steel Tube Armchair by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HE-113/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Upholstery: SEDEX upholstery with wadding cushion. Strap cover in core leather black. Frame: Chrome-plated steel tube frame. Bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Umber Modern Low Armchair in Walnut Wood with Crafted Arm Detail
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The Umber chair is a comfortable modern walnut armchair with crafted arm design detail. Designed to sit comfortably in its own space, the Umber chair offers a low, laid-back sitting position for relaxed enjoyment. Perfect as a wooden easy chair...
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2010s New Zealand Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

De Sede Craft Fabric Armchair by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-49/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Back cushion and cushion in leather. Legs polished aluminium. If not specified otherwise, the standard c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

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

Moroso ANTIBODI Armchair in Black by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A new shape for a non-padded chair, three-dimensional geometry derived from the cellular genesis of sewn petals using the layout of a graphic structure with a triangular base. The re...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Zanuso Style Lounge Chairs in Black and White
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Zanuso style lounge chairs in black and white. Iconic Zanuso styling, recently upholstered in a unique black and white geometric design with accenting black leather arms. Com...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brown Suede Armchairs, Guglielmo Ulrich, 1936
Located in Berlin, DE
These rare armchairs by Guglielmo Ulrich have a solid and intimate feel. Covered with a brown suede, possibly reupholstered some time ago. Feet made of walnut. Guglielmo Ulrich was b...
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Walnut

Pair of Glamorous Sleek Modern Upholstered Turquoise Faux Python Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Dramatic stylish pair of armchairs upholstered in a movie star faux python bright turquoise offset by white painted legs. Brass nailhead trim. Very comfortable. Arm height 25”
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Modern Red Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish set of four leather and metal frame armchairs which would compliment any modern or midcentury setting. Please confirm item location (NY o...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Kissing Armchair, Modern, Sculptural, Rounded, Bronze Metal Pink Boucle Fabric
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing armchair features two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered with soft ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Essentiel Small Armchair with Cushion in Creta Grey Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Essentiel armchair was born with a clear mission: uncluttered, soft and welcoming, in design terms it magnificently fuses clean Scandinavian lines with traditional Italian flair....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Spun Fiberglass Chair with Alpaca Seat Cover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage spun fiberglass chair with Alpaca seat cover. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Lightweight but robust, sturdy design.
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca, Fiberglass

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Dark Walnut with Plywood Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards the passion of reminiscence and intimacy: a contemporary design that evokes memorie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

"Q-bo - Chair" by Luis Ricaurte, Edition of 20 Numbered Pieces
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
"Q-bo - Chair" designed under the geometric concept of a cube, exclusive edition of 20/20 pieces, at the Graphic Research Laboratory (LIG), CDMX. Made entirely by hand, in a 3/8 ”and 1/2” steel rod structure and White Encino wood. Design: Luis Ricaurte...
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2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Grey by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Jellies coat hangers draw their inspiration from the tableware collection of the same name designed by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell in 2014. Dimensions: Height 2.38 in.; diam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Postmodern Vintage Swivel Plastic Armchair Black Silver Philippe Starck, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage swivel armchair or desk chair from plastic, aluminum and steel in black and silver by Philippe Starck 1980s. The curved armrests flow into the seat and you can fi...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Nube Italia Carlton Armchair in Patterns of Brown Fabric by Marco Corti
Located in New York, NY
Living armchair with solid wood in natural finish or lacquered in standard colors. Seat and back cushions in shape retaining polyurethan foam in different density. Marco Corti was born in Milano in 1960. He Graduated at Politecnico of Milano in Architecture 1987. In 1988 collaborated with Tecno SpA...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Wood

Pair of Angular GF GoodForm Aluminum and Vinyl Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of angular GF GoodForm Aluminum and vinyl armchairs. Very sturdy.
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

French Pair of Christian Biecher Armchairs for Poltrona Frau, 1990s
By Poltrona Frau, Christian Biecher
Located in Paris, FR
20th-century vintage pair of armchairs designed by French architect Christian Biecher for an elite Parisian restaurant named le Korova in 1999. These were edited by Italian notable f...
Category

1990s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Glossy White by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comfortable armchair in transparent and coloured polycarbonate in the Louis XV style, it is the Quintessence of Baroque revisited to dazzle, excite and captivate. Louis Ghost is th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Arflex Cradle "Love Cushion" Armchair in White Cherie Fabric by Neri & Hu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its characteristic is based on the structure: a classic triangular construction, which is repeated several times around the model, so that you can admire it from each point of view. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Walnut Highback Suzy Wong Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut highback Suzy wong easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Lampakanai, rattan, walnut. Also available in maple. Dimensions: 75 cm x 74 cm x H 122 cm Woven panels ...
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2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

De Sede DS-163 Armchair in Velour Upholstery by Virginia Harper & Babak Hakakian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax in style – in the salon-ready item of furniture. With its extravagant appearance, the DS-163 round armchair proves itself an extremely salon ready item of furniture – be it for cocktails in an elegant hotel bar or reading in the comfortable surroundings of home. The conical base carries a soft seat shell while the supple design of the armchair exudes infinite comfort. The use of neck leather up to 5-mm-thick underscores the warmth and the comfort that are destined to surround the person. Virginia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Arflex Serena Armchair in Gamma Fabric with Wenge Stained Legs by Luca Nichetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With Serena armchair and Doge pouf, Luca Nichetto has gone further, arriving to the archetype of the Venetian bergère and of its ottoman, both with wooden frame and textile cover, re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ash

De Sede Leather Armchair by Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte dark nickel coating. Standard seat and back heights. Neck support in brushed stainless ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Italian Armchair by Giovanni Grismondi Design, Red Leather
Located in Milano, IT
Contemporary armchair designed by Giovanni Grismondi in 2020. The armchair is made with an innovative and surprising design. In fact, it is made up ...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather

Mango Armchair in Black Oak
Located in San Pedro Garza García, N.L.
A celebration of form and craftsmanship, the Mango Chair from the Atelier Collection, designed by Luis Morales for Unicuo, reimagines the language of tradi...
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2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

"Toy" Mustard Yellow or Carnation Stackable Armchair by P. Starck for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Toy" is a stackable armchair (max 14 pieces), designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, in polypropylene monobloc available in mustard yellow or carnation colors. Smocking cotton or 100% preshrunk cotton loose covers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Acrylic

Les Femmes Large Armchair in Byblos White Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Les Femmes is an innovative modular couch with a high backrest and a comfortable seat, characterized by its soft, enveloping shape. Using just three elements, its original design per...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Les Femmes Medium Armchair in Byblos White Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Les Femmes is an innovative modular couch with a high backrest and a comfortable seat, characterized by its soft, enveloping shape. Using just three elements, its original design per...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Handmade Nina Armchair in Bouclé with Ribbed Base by Nolita Harbour
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
The Nina Armchair is a harmonious fusion of modern design, luxurious materials, and expert craftsmanship, making it a striking yet inviting addition to any space. Wrapped in sumptuou...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

De Sede DS-17 Armchair in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The ingenious upholstery emphasizes the nonchalantly charming shapes, here is sofa program! This sofa is truly a master of seating comfort. Sink comfortably and recovering in the sof...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Outdoor Pigalle Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor pigalle easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene, Steel. Also available in other colors and for indoors. Prices for upholstery and fabric upon request. ...
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2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Arflex Hug Armchair High Backrest in Giada Leather by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Armchair is designed with a high level of seating comfort coupled with the very best quality upholstery solutions. In fact, each and every part of the Hug Armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

21st Century Carrés Olive Green Fabric Armchair, Indoor , Outdoor, Metal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Olive colour armchair "Carrés Pink armchair "Carrés". Very comfortable and original, it can decorate your garden or terrace. Available in a range of fabric and frame colours. This ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Loomi Armchair with Back Cover 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

Contemporary Gray Tufted Leather Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary "Foster" square back lounge / arm chair with tufted stone gray leather upholstery and silver metal legs (Similar chair without tufting: MTL009A)
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20th Century Unknown Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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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