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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Philippe Starck armchair
Located in PARIS, FR
Chair model Pat Conley II by designer Philippe Starck for XO, from the 1980s. Gray anodized metal structure. In perfect condition.
DV515
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Peacock Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Peacock Easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Rattan
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 68.5 cm x 90 cm x H 198 cm
Peacock is a modern take on the traditional wick...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Poltrona in tessuto bouclet con basamento in metallo finitura titanio
Located in Bisceglie, IT
La poltrona Ford, parte della collezione Diamond, si ispira a quelle che sono le facce del diamante che ne conferiscono la particolare forma dello schienale.
Questa poltrona a pozzet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
"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
Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 2022
Located in Athens, Attiki
B&B Italia’s Le Bambola has received a radical redesign for its 50th anniversary by its original designer, Italian architect Mario Bellini.
Le bambola was designed in 1972 and awarde...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
21st Century Carrés Pink Fabric Armchair Indoor Outdoor Metal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Carrés" pink armchair. Very comfortable and original, it can decorate your garden or terrace.
Available in a range of fabric and frame colours.
This armchair comes with a weather co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pair of Knoll Brno Flat Bar Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Knoll Brno Flat Bar Chairs, Cantilever Design, Newly Chrome Plated and Reupholstered in a Sage Color Mohair, Padded Armrest
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cut Steel, Chrome
Jet Sofa - Modern White Upholstered Two Seat Sofa
Located in London, GB
The angled lines of the Jet collection are inspired by the swift spoilers of aviation, gifting it with a glaring look and an aerodynamic silhouette that looks like it is about to tak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
21st Century Carrés Dark Green Fabric Armchair, Indoor, Outdoor, Metal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dark green "Carrés" armchair
Dark green "Carrés" armchair. Very comfortable and original, it can decorate your garden or terrace.
Available in a range of fabric and frame colours.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Pink Terracotta Armchair Outdoor or Indoor in Metal and Ropes, 21 century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modern Pink Terracotta Armchair Outdoor or Indoor in Metal and Ropes, 21 century
Modern production armchair for outdoor or indoor use. The frame is made of metal and reinforced with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Delta Armchair - Modern White Upholstered Armchair
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Grey Outdoor or Indoor Metal and Cord Armchairs, 21 century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Grey Outdoor or Indoor Metal and Cord Armchairs, 21 century
Modern production armchair for outdoors or indoors. The structure is in metal and reinforced by the ropes on the b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Arne Jacobsen "Lily" armchair , oak / niger leather.
Located in København V, DK
Arne Jacobsen. Pair of armchairs. Model 3208 ("The Lily" ). 1970s edition. Armrests in oak, seat and back upholstered in patinated natural cognak coloured niger goat leather.
The mo...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Grey Armchair Outdoor or Indoor in Metal and Ropes, 21 century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modern Grey Armchair Outdoor or Indoor in Metal and Ropes, 21 century
Modern production armchair for outdoors or indoors. The frame is made of metal and reinforced with ropes on the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Cream Outdoor or Indoor Metal and Cord Armchairs, 21 century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Cream Outdoor or Indoor Metal and Cord Armchairs, 21 century
Modern production armchair for outdoors or indoors. The structure is in metal and reinforced by the ropes on the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Green Outdoor or Indoor Armchair in Metal and Ropes, 21 century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modern Green Outdoor or Indoor Armchair in Metal and Ropes, 21 century
Modern production armchair for outdoor or indoor use. The frame is made of metal and reinforced with ropes on t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Velvet Armchair Offered With Nails On The Curve & Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is the epitome of serenity inducing design. With an embracing silhouette and luxurious deep seat, its sensuous curves and comfortable back perfectly adapt to the body. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Modern Yellow Armchair Outdoor or Indoor in Metal and Ropes, 21 century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modern Yellow Armchair Outdoor or Indoor in Metal and Ropes, 21 century
Modern production armchair for outdoor or indoor use. The structure is m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Blue Outdoor or Indoor Metal and Cord Armchairs, 21 century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Blue Outdoor or Indoor Metal and Cord Armchairs, 21 century
Modern production armchair for outdoors or indoors. The structure is in metal and reinforced by the ropes on the b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
21st Century Carrés Orange Terracotta Fabric Armchair Indoor Outdoor Metal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Carrés" terracotta-coloured armchair
Terracotta-coloured "Carrés" armchair. Very comfortable and original, it can decorate your garden or terrace.
Available in a range of fabric and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
21st Century Carrés Beige Fabric Armchair Indoor Outdoor Metal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beige armchair "Carrés
Beige "Carrés" armchair. Very comfortable and original, it can decorate your garden or terrace.
Available in a range of fabric and frame colours.
This armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Wave-Shaped 21st Century Orange Terracotta Fabric Armchair Indoor Outdoor
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wave-shaped terracotta color armchair
Wave-shaped terracotta armchair with cylinder scrolls on the back and seat. Very comfortable and original, it can decorate your garden or terrac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Modern Metal Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Set of 6 Harlowe dining chairs. This exquisite iron frame is gently hand forged and sculpted. Perfectly poised and perched on delicate tapering legs. The tight seat and bolster back ...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Wave-Shaped 21st Century Dark Green Fabric Armchair Indoor Outdoor
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dark Green Wave Armchair
Dark green wave-shaped armchair with cylinder rollers on the back and seat. Very comfortable and original, it can decorate your garden or terrace.
Available ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Green Gardenias Armchair with Pergola, Outdoor by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Gardenias collection is the second largest collection by Jaime Hayon for BD.
Structure made of cast and extruded aluminium. Powder-coated green (RAL 6021) with Alesta by Axalta....
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Wave-Shaped 21st Century Creme Fabric Armchair Indoor Outdoor
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wave-shaped Cream armchair
Cream-coloured Wave-shaped armchair with cylinder rollers on the back and seat. Very comfortable and original, it can decorate your garden or terrace.
Avai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Armchair by Hessentia in Blue Velvet, plissè embroidery on the back
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
Penelope armchair, suitable to furnish modern living areas, can be also chosen as a unique and refined item for bedrooms. It is characterized by a sinuous and soft structure composed...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Toothpick Chair
By Soft Baroque
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The traditional and tapered mortice and tenon have been rebranded many times. We continue this evolution, converging to a sharp a point, becoming a piece of domestic hostile design. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Archibald Genuine leather Armchair in Pelle SC 66 India Light Brown
Located in New York, NY
The Archibald by Jean-Marie Massaud is the perfect combination of substance and form, the armchairs and poufs boasting a comfortable and enveloping design ideal for meditation and re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian modern armchairs in black fabric, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern armchairs in black fabric, 1970s
Pair of black fabric armchairs. The seat, backrest and armrests have linear, squared and essent...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Armchair Upholstered In Bouclé Fabric, Set of 2
Located in New York, NY
With its curved lines and unique shapes, this armchair shows a Classic and timeless design that makes it ideal as an imposing complement to the decor of your living room.
Dimensions...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
"Wind" Swivel Armchair in Velvet with Silk Fringes Green
Located in Centro, RS
The wind swivel armchair is elegantly upholstered in velvet: Green, black, or offwhite colors options.
The breeze is identified with the lightnes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Custom Curved Modern Metal Dining Chairs
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the stunning and sophisticated Curved Modern Dining Chair, a true masterpiece crafted by the skilled artisans at Carrocel. This exceptional chair features a curved back d...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Leather Arm Chairs Designed by KURT BEIER & KATI QUINGER for Bullfrog
By Kurt Beier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Casino Leather Arm Chairs Designed by Kurt Beier & Kati Quinger for Bullfrog. Made in Germany, gray leather and black steel base. Back is adjustable.
Category
2010s German Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of "Wassily" Armchairs, Breuer (designer) Knoll (Manufacturer), Circa 1980
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of “Wassily” model armchairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These armchairs are in chrome tubes and black leather. Published by Knoll.
Marcel Breuer designed this ...
Category
1980s Hungarian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Guillerme et Chambron oak armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a Guillerme et Chambron "Elmore " seat in oak
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Brazilian Leather Armchairs
Located in Toronto, CA
Soft caramel leather wraps and curves over the tubular wood frame of these substantial yet sophisticated armchairs that strike a chord from any angle. Suspected 1970s production, unm...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bold Armchair - Vladimiro 025
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Celebrating the art of relaxed sophistication, the Bold Armchair is a statement piece that embodies the spirit of modern design. The skillful use of high-quality materials, combined ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
Bold Armchair - Barnum 24
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Celebrating the art of relaxed sophistication, the Bold Armchair is a statement piece that embodies the spirit of modern design. The skillful use of high-quality materials, combined ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Fabric, Upholstery
De Sede DS-255 Armchair with Headrest in Snow Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The chair is the modern furnishing object that has occupied designers the most. No other piece of furniture has been so carefully tested, studied and closely examined for its composi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
"Wind" Ottoman in Velvet and Silk Fringes
Located in Centro, RS
The breeze is identified with the lightness and freshness of the feeling of the skin, of the wind, in its constant movement. Thus came the inspiration for the design of the Wind otto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Green Indoor / Outdoor Filicudi Cactus Chair, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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This green and brass indoor / outdoor armchair features a brass finish mid century legs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Rattan Armchair Set in White Washed Solid Oak
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary rattan armchair set of two. The seat is upholstered in white Bouclé and the back in woven natural cane. The solid oakwood structure provides strength and lightness to th...
Category
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Rattan, Oak
Stephen Burks Contemporary Fabric Upholstered and Iron 'Grasso' Armchair for BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Stephen Bruks manufactured by BD Barcelona.
An iron tubular (25 mm) structured armchair. Seat and backrest upholstered in fabric.
The fabric upholstery oozes o...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Modern Black Bamboo Bentwood Armchair or Lounge Chair, IDN 2023
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Contemporary, stylish black armchair or lounge chair from an indonesian artist. This incredible designed, modern armchair impresses with its beautiful shaped wide lines. Elaborately ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Bentwood
Armchair in Boucle Fabric Molteni&C by Gio Ponti D.154.2 - made in Italy
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
D.154.2 Lovechair in Bouclé Fabric by Gio Ponti.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
The mid-century D.154.2 lovechair features a shell-like structure inspired by ren...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé
Poltrona S148, Centro Progetti Tecno, Tecno Spa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
La Poltrona S148, realizzata dal Centro Progetti Tecno per Tecno Spa, è un'icona del design moderno. Presentata nel 1965, questa poltrona rappresenta l'eccellenza dell'artigianato it...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Jasper Morrison Thinking Man's Chair in Metal Tube with Writings for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
An eloquent name for a product that invites contemplation. For the Thinking Man’s chair hair, Jasper Morrison envisioned a design in which all the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Emeco Hudson Armchair in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
The Hudson, designed for the Hudson hotel in NYC, is Emeco and Starck’s first collaboration. Starck described the chair as “washing the details from the Navy Chair”. It takes an addi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Surrealist Salivasofa 'Original' Prototype Red Lips Sofa By Salvador Dali
Located in Barcelona, ES
In the pioneering year of 1972, the visionary duo of Salvador Dalí and Oscar Tusquets unveiled their very first prototype sofa, a testament to their inn...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam
The Lucia Armchair with frilled skirt upholstered in Fuchsia Linen Silver Leaf
Located in London, GB
The Lucia armchair is a beauty – soft and pretty inside and out, she most definitely takes centre stage. She’s a girly joyful thing, a sort of chubby take on the traditional Howard. The scale is both bold and neat; with ample curves, English arms and a gently raked back for the ultimately comfortable sit. Delightful in her detail with Turkish corners...
Category
2010s British Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Ralph nubuck leather armchair with fabric seat and back cushion
Located in Bisceglie, IT
The Ralph armchair, a cornerstone of the Hoffman collection, is composed of a rigid wooden shell that can be upholstered in a variety of fabric or leather combinations; the inner cus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
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
Brigitte woven leather armchair with fabric seat and back cushion
Located in Bisceglie, IT
The Brigitte armchair, is inspired by the world of fashion and leather goods. Its hard shell characterized by its silhouette is covered in the highest quality hand-woven leather. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Jaime Hayon Contemporary Plywood Upholstery Lounger Armchair for BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lounger armchair designed by Jaime Hayon.
Manufactured by BD Barcelona Design.
Armchair structure base in cast aluminium and painted. Seat and backrest are in plywood with exteriors...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Grasso Armchair by Stephen Burks padded grey curved upholstery black structure
Located in Barcelona, ES
“Grasso is not fat. Grasso is more than fat. It’s overflowing.” This is how Stephen Burks sums up his collection for BD. An armchair that pursues “ultra-comfort”, and invites you to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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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