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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
1970 Vincent Cafiero for Knoll Dining Arm Chair in Walnut and Red Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cafiero armchair, designed by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll in the late 1950s. It features a frame in stained walnut having arms, and has tomato-red hopsack upholstery with cla...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Foam

Modern Armchair with Curved Metal Leg, Gunmetal
Located in Miami, FL
The Mille armchairs is a three-legged armchair that juxtaposes the softness and warmth of multi-layer foam upholstery with the stability and nobleness of metal. A slightly inclined l...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 White Chaplin Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 white Chaplin armchair by Collector Materials: structure in oak wood. Upholstered in fabric. Genuine leather details. Dimensions: W 110 x...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Deep Green Rockchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Deep green rockchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: Width 98cm, height 135cm, depth 99cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, cop...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Hidden Armchair Leather
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Standing out with its material diversity and geometric forms, the HIDDEN series takes its place in the upper segment design world with its nostalgic design approach and fine craftsma...
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2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Hardwood

LUI 6/A Upholstered Armchair composed of Hexagons in dark American Walnut
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Step into the realm of avant-garde design with the Lui6 Armchair, a masterpiece meticulously handcrafted in Italy by Philippe Bestenheider. This extraordinary piece defies convention...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Matang Chair, a Dyed Wood and Cotton Armchair, by Matang and Natasha Sumant
Located in Paris, FR
Natasha Sumant and Matang Matang chair The square-shaped ashwood frame is dyed with indigo and assembled with white Makrana marble keys. The seat ...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Forma Easy Armchair Petite by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Forma easy armchair petite by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, steel. Also available oriented to the right or left, and adapted for outdoors or indoors. Dimensions: 66c...
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2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Greige Fabric Modern Bhutan Armchair
Located in New York, NY
With inspiration from Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest Temple, this armchair features clean lines and a sophisticated silhouette. Upholstered in soft greige fabric, it exudes a calm and refined...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Armchair with Metal Structure Modern, Gaston
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Armchair characterized by a bronzed metal frame as structure that gives a Modern and Contemporary feeling to the armchair. A soft backrest perfectly shaped enhances the comfort to c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Signature Armchair by Acoocooro
Located in Geneve, CH
Signature armchair by Acoocooro Dimensions: W 131 x D 114 x H 103 cm, seat height 40 cm. Materials: Solid pine wood structure and velvet upholstery. Color customization available....
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2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

Modern Swivel Armchair with Slim Silhouette
Located in Miami, FL
The slim clean lines that constitute the body of the VERONA armchair are giving it a distinguished level of finesse and allow for an extensive seating space. Comfortly upholstered wi...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS 57 Armchair in Teak Upholstery by Franz Romero
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bugatti Type 57, an icon of Art Deco design, inspired Franz Romero when he designed the DS-57 armchair for De Sede. The designer not only managed to incorporate the characteristic seating comfort of Bugatti car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Blue Marquetry Armairs "Cube" by Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of armchairs in tinted wood marquetry. The marquetry is made of tinted sycamore and charm wood. The setting is build in the frame, and back cushion. Colors can be custom. Do not...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

21st Century Home Collection Brown Leather Armchair by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
An incomparable artisan mastery typical of our land is the distinguishing feature of this collection. The Home collection by Patrizia Garganti inclu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Space Oddity Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Space oddity designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Armchair: L100 x D91 x H90 cm Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam Base and seating fully upholstered in fabric ...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Half Half Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Half Half designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 83 x D 66 x H 90cm Structure in solid timber and plywood • Memory foam Base and s...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 2 Black Bridge Altay Armchairs by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Black Bridge Altay armchairs by Patricia Urquiola Materials: Structure in natural solid beech varnished or black lacquered. Seat in full-grain black leather Technique: Lac...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Armchair, Armchair with Metal Legs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Armchair, armchair with metal legs Copper Stainless Measures: W 76 cm D 69 cm H 75 cm Production time: 6 weeks.
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Blue and Yellow Marquetry Armairs "Cube" by Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of armchairs in tinted wood marquetry. The marquetry is made of tinted sycamore and charm wood. The setting is build in the frame, there is to back cushion. They are two prototy...
Category

2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Embrace Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace Armchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 96 x D 85 x H 68 cm. Materials: Velvet. Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Fea...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Bounce Armchair by Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Bounce Armchair by Daniel Nikolovski Dimensions: W 90 x D 82 x H 80 cm Material: PU Foam, Painted wood By deconstructing a regularly looking cubic armchair...
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2010s Macedonian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Wood

Italian modern Nastro CL9 armchairs Franca Stagi & Cesare Leonardi for Elco 1969
Located in MIlano, IT
Pair of yellow Nastro CL9 model armchairs, composed of a continuous strip of GRP, resin glass, mounted on a tubular metal structure via an attachment for shockproof supports. Designe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Kepler 22 Armchair by spHaus
Located in Geneve, CH
Kepler 22 Armchair by spHaus Designed by Filippo Dell'Orto Dimensions: D 90 x W 130 x H 73 cm. Materials: Powder-coated steel bars, elastic belts, polyurethane, natural fiber, leathe...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of wingback chairs designed by Sean Dare
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two wingback chairs edition Dare Studio
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Italian modern light wood armchair with armrests and wooden slats , 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wooden armchair, 1980s Wooden armchair with parallel slats structure on the inclined seat and backrest, squared armrests of irregular shape, Suitable for outdoor use s...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Ambar Armchair upholstered in mint grey leather by Bow and Arrow
Located in Lordelo, PT
Murmurio, renowned for its innovative designs, has teamed up with Bow and Arrow Upholstery to unveil an exclusive furniture collection that seamlessly blends vintage aesthetics with ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Aida armchair in solid wood dark finish and leather
Located in Desio, IT
Armchair from the Aida line with an essential and light design. Solid wood frame, available in Canaletto Walnut or black finish. Padded backrest with a wrap-around shape, featuring f...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Circa 1995 Contemporary Arts & Crafts Chair from Washington Dc Series
Located in North Miami, FL
Contemporary Arts & Crafts chair from Washington DC Series, circa 1995, made of American walnut, dyed sycamore, and acid etched aluminum by Jacob ...
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20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

1950s Pair of Erwine and Estelle Laverne Lotus Arm Chairs in White Fiberglass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Lotus Chairs, Model 115-LF, designed by Erwine & Estelle Laverne for Laverne International in 1958. The design was part of Laverne’s Fiberglass Group. The listed ...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Enamel

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Guillerme et Chambron, "Petronille" Oak Armchair Edition Votre Maison, circa1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, "Petronille " oak armchair Edition Votre Maison circa 1970.
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Late 20th Century French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

De Sede DS-163 Armchair in Nomade 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

Leather

Set of 2 Elliot Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Elliot armchair by Collector Materials: Solid oak wood armrests. Black Lacquerd Metal frame structure. Uphostered in genuine Sequoia 4001 leat...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

1970s Pair of Armchairs, Lacquered Wood, Blue Loop Pile Fabric - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Rare pair of armchairs, white lacquered wood, seats and backs cushions upholstered in dark blue loop pile fabric, with pressure clips. Nickel-plated brass hardware. Italy, circa 1...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

N.O6 Bamboe Armchair
Located in Levent, TR
LIMITED EDITION 30 SIGNED, SERIAL NUMBER AND CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY GUILTY PLEASURE COLLECTION YEAR 2024 BAMBOE CHAIR – Experience Nature’s Embrace in Comfort and Style Bamboe ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

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

Materials

Iron

De Sede DS-2847 Armchair in Shiny Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Just as independent as its role model DS-47 is its little brother DS-2847: the soft form of this children’s model is based on the specific properties of Neck leather. The thick bull ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Chair in Leather & Bronze Finish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘Brno’ Armchair, model MR50, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe & Lily Reich in 1929. This particular piece was produced by Knoll in the 1960s. The design features a ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Tobo Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Tobo armchair by Collector Dimensions: W 70 x D 76 x H 71 cm Materials: Fabric, oak wood Other materials available The Collector brand ai...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Armchair, AUGUSTE, by Reda Amalou, 2020, Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Auguste armchair, comfortable, elegant, cosy. Auguste sets down, impose himself and uses his seduction at his full capacity. The Auguste seat is not an invitation to sit down, it is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Loka Armchair Angel Blue Lacquered by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Loka armchair angel blue lacquered by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz Dimensions: H 76, W 57, D 52 cm Materials: Lounge armchair in lacquered wood; upholstere...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Gota Brazilian Contemporary Upholstered Hanging Chair by Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
Once again bringing an interpretive mimesis of nature, Lattoog designers design a new suspended armchair that carries the shape of a drop since its first sketches. The formal result...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Roda Teka 172 Indoor/Outdoor Stacking Armchair Designed by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Boston, MA
Roda teka 172 stacking armchair Overview: The Teka collection, signed by Gordon Guillaumier, shows all the ability of Roda to innovate and harmoniously com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Sesto Senso Bergère armchair
Located in Boston, MA
Bergere armchair in Nabuk leather and fabric. Leather CAT.A More colors and fabric available per request. Dimensions: Cm 77 x 88 x 106 H In 30 x 35 x 42 H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Giorgetti Alina Chair by Antonello Mosca
Located in Boston, MA
This small armchair, with its removable cover, has all the characteristics of the meticulous manufacturing tradition. This is a floor sample model. Fabric: ELOM 12829/01 NOTTE Base...
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2010s Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Wenge

2023 Daniel Libeskind for Moroso Gemma Lounge Arm Chair Eggplant Leather B0217
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Gemma armchair, originally designed by Daniel Libeskind in 2015. This particular example was produced by Moroso in Italy circa 2023. The chair is comprised of a steel base,...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Ciottolo 02 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciottolo 02 by Imperfettolab 1999 Dimensions: W 72 x D 68 x H 46 cm Materials: fiberglass Available in black, white / gold, chrome. Imperfetto Lab Who we are? We are a family. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

De Sede DS-2011 Armchair in Off-White Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With its fluid, curved shapes, the DS-2011 appears powerful and dynamic where other furniture is already in a sleep mode. The visual lightness and modern, casual elegance underline the timeless look that makes the DS-2011 a sofa that can be and is everything but ordinary. With its exciting appearance, the sofa fills every room and surrounds people with its extraordinary, distinctive appearance. The solid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Armchair Frame in Composite Material Legs Matt Ebony Moka or Matt Black Lacquer
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Ds-160 Armchair by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-160 armchair by De Sede Design: Werner Aisslinger Dimensions: D 51 x W 80 x H 74 cm Materials: steel, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Armchair "Foyer" Sergio Giobbi, Product Giovannetti Modern Style, in Fabric
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Foyer seating system, composed of three different sized elements. Born under the sign of a balanced modernity that can interface with all different style...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Polyester

Jorgen Armchair by Roberto Lazzeroni for Baxter
Located in Boston, MA
Made in Italy. Backrest frame in birch plywood. Differentiated density polyurethane foam filling with acrylic fiber cover. Base in wengé-stained ash. Feet end in satin brass. Seat a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Famed Brass Detailed Velvet Armchair in Display
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The size of the brass or the warm feeling of wood...Whichever material you choose, the FAMED single seat creates a royal sense for one person. In addition to its dazzling design, the LAGU seat stands out in comfort as the first player to be sought after during reading and rest hours. Measures: Length: 31.5'' / Depth: 33.1'' / Height: 30.3'' / Seat Height: 17.7'' Weight: 57.7 kg -Brass -First grade...
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2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

2016 Artifort Little Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin in White Leather and Chrome
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Little Tulip Armchair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1965. This example dates to 2016 and was produced in Belgium. The piece features a polished-alumi...
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2010s Belgian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Collectible Lounge Chair, SIE69 by Paweł Grunert, 2010
Located in Warsaw, PL
Design: Pawel Grunert, 2010 Material: Wicker, mirror polished ground acid-resistant steel Dimensions: 95 x 110 x H 80 cm Made by hand, in Poland. Pawe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Linus Armchair by MarCo Dessí
Located in Geneve, CH
Linus armchair by MarCo Dessí Materials: Upholstery: Fabric (also available in leather please contact us) Structure: Wood: Noce Canaletto solid wood, Coral/Dark green/Black stained...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Ara Armchair with Leather
Located in Desio, IT
Relax armchair made of a wooden structure coated with polyurethane in different densities. The armchair is enhanced by "english" seams. The base is in solid Maple dyed in Dark Sycomo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather

Pair of Blue and Yellow Marquetery Armairs "Cube" by Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Pair of armchairs in tinted wood marquetry. The marquetry is made of tinted sycamore and charm wood. The setting is build in the frame, there is to back cushion. They are two prototy...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

De Sede DS-5 Armchair in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Life becomes a lot easier when you take a deep breath and decelerate your everyday life. Who better to translate this into a formal language than a master of her trade? Antonella Sca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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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