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Diplopia Armchair in Marsala Red Lacquer, Metal Frame, by Skrivo Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here you are shown the Diplopia armchair with the Lacquered Red Marsala metal frame and upholstery. The armchair is available for custom orders with a metal frame lacquered in white,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Metal

Iola Armrest Chair in Black Ashwood Base and Foam Seat, by E-ggs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iola chair comes with a seat, back and armrests in a injected flameretardant polyurethane foam covered with the listed fabrics. The structure base is available for custom orders in w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Mula Chair in Black Metal Leg Base with Upholstery Seat, by E-GGs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mula chair is offered with iron rebar metal base, varnished in black. The seat and back are made with an injected flame-retardant polyurethane foam, upholstered in the listed fabrics. The body is packed separately from the base. Here you are shown the Mula Chair in Black Metal Base with Upholstery Seat. This item is also available in a swivel office chair option. Formed by Gaia Giotti, Giona Scarselli and Cristina Razzanelli, E-GGS deals with design with a transversal approach, ranging between product design, interior and architecture. Attention and curiosity are captured by the discovery of the unusual in everyday life, in the search for new expressive and material languages. Additional information: Dimensions: Seat height 46.7 cm, overall chair height 78 cm, width of chair 57...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Metal

GUFRAM Mozza Stool & Chair by Giuseppe Raimondi
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Designed in 1968 by Giuseppe Raimondi, Mozza maintains the same vibrant revolutionary appeal and ability to adapt to countless living needs. Rendered in its present edition in a sexier and slimmer form, Mozza is an upturned truncated and athwart-cut cone on which it would seem impossible to sit. By lying back on its sloping surface of sort polyurethane, though, its structure gives in to body weight until it acquires the shape of a chair with back- and armrests. It's simple but original structural magic that makes it one of a kind. Mozza's external mass misleads you. Thanks to its lightness, this seat becomes a nomadic and versatile object in the living landscape. The primary seat for the sitting-room at home or the perfect service armchair in the sophisticated and elegant halls of design hotels, Mozza combines the international contemporary style with the characters of the Italian radical design, highlighted by the variety of its contemporary and pop upholstery colours. ABSTRACT Designed in 1968 by Giuseppe Raimondi, Mozza is an upturned truncated and athwart-cut cone on which it would seem impossible to sit. By lying back on its sloping surface of sort polyurethane, though, its structure gives in to body weight until it acquires the shape of a chair with back- and armrests. It's simple but original structural magic that makes it one of a kind. Mozza's external mass misleads you. Thanks to its lightness, this seat becomes a nomadic and versatile object in the living landscape. TECHICAL INFO Seat of soft polyurethane covered with cloth. Ø 85x80 cm, 9 Kg Ø 33,5x31,5 in, 20 lb DID YOU KNOW 1. It's one of the first projects by Gufram – born at the beginning of its activity. 2. It was designed by the first Artistic Director of the brand – Giuseppe Raimondi. 3. Mozza's sloping plane becomes soft when weight is set on it, and it allows you to comfortably sink in it. 4. Mozzo de-constructs the traditional...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Resin

Moooi Monster Diamond Chair in Denim Light Wash Blue Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the courage to open our eyes. Scary? Not at all! You forget all about the monster once you sit down and enjoy the chair’s comfort and softness. The signature version, the fearless leader of our Monster family, comes upholstered in Moooi Original Black Synthetic Leather with an embroidered face. Steel frame, foam. Additional information: Material: Steel, foam, upholstery Upholstery: Denim Light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Contemporary Blue Velvet Dining Chair with Black Legs
Located in Porto, PT
Scille Dining Chair is a luxury armchair that features an asymmetric seat composed of curvilinear panels that intersect each other. An original and comfortable dining chair, upholste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

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Brass

Moooi Zio Dining Chair in Denim Light Wash Upholstery with Oak Natural Oil Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dining at home acquires a whole new meaning with the classic elegance and contemporary comfort of the Zio dining chair by Marcel Wanders. Sitting in its solid, sculptured wooden structure and soft cushioned body makes you feel immediately at ease, ready for an exquisite meal and a sharp conversation! Additional information: Material: Wood, foam Upholstery: Denim light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Steel Blue 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 Chairs

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Wood

Contemporary Madda Lounge Chair in Blue Wool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Madda is a contemporary interpretation of the classic club chair. The metal base fully wraps around the chair, as if to squeeze it into it's plump and comfortable upper seating a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mula Chair in Stained Black Ash Base, Upholstery Seat, by E-GGs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mula chair is offered with black stained wooden ash base with seat and back in injected flame-retardant polyurethane foam upholstered in the listed fabrics. The body is packed separately from the base. The leg base finish is also available in a natural ash finish, anthracite metal or ash, black metal, and copper metal. If you are interested in one of the previously listed bases. Formed by Gaia Giotti, Giona Scarselli and Cristina Razzanelli, E-GGS deals with design with a transversal approach, ranging between product design, interior and architecture. Attention and curiosity are captured by the discovery of the unusual in everyday life, in the search for new expressive and material languages. Additional information: Dimensions: Seat height 46.7 cm, overall chair height 78 cm, width of chair 57...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Contemporary Plain Clay Dining Chair with Arm by Maarten Baas
Located in Warsaw, PL
This Dining Chair comes from Maarten Baas’s Plain Clay collection. This collection was originally developed for the Mendini restaurant in the Groninger Museum. Unlike the Clay Ser...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

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Metal

Birdy Chair in Blue or Natural Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Birdy made in natural rattan in blue finish. With back and seat cushions included. Also available in natural rattan finish. Lead time production if on stock 2-3 weeks, if...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Chairs

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Rattan

Blue Grey Aluminum Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Grey Aluminum Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta Dimensions: D 58 x W 46 x H 80 cm Material: Aluminum. Finish: Powder-coated. Matt finish. Available in colors: White ...
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2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Mosquito Dining Chair in Cobalt Blue, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Named after its wing-like seat, the Mosquito Chair is a genuine eyecatcher, an elegant piece with a touch of poetry. This innovative design proved too demanding for 1950s manufacturing methods. But thanks to the recent efforts of Rex Kralj...
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Walnut

Moooi The Golden Chair in Golden Steel Frame and Divina 3, 676 Blue Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Under a mysterious magic spell, a retro-looking school chair is dipped in enchanted golden nectar, which washes away its austerity and crows it with a shiny aureole. Isn't this a typ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

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Steel

Mid Century 6 Blue Haussmann Armchairs, Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design 1964
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Haussmann chair is a vibrant timeless piece of comfort and elegance. This unique three-leg chair premiered at the "Haussmann Expo 64" and was designed by Robert & Trix Haussma...
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Diverge Stool in Ash Structure, Upholstered Seat, by Skrivo Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stool in wooden ash structure, stained black, anthracite or walnut. Seat upholstered in the listed fabrics. Here you are shown the Diverge stool in wooden ash structure with uph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Ash, Upholstery

Omkstak, Stacking Chair, RAL 5018 Turquoise Blue
Located in London, GB
A British design classic. Originally designed in 1972 Omkstak has been in continuous production since with sales now exceeding one million units. The chair is considered to b...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs

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Steel

Customizable La Manufacture-Paris Wired Chair Designed by Michael Young
Located in New York, NY
Stackable - up to 3 Different bases and finishes available. The Wired Chair by Michael Young is a proud tribute to Harry Bertoia’s iconic design. This updated take on a classic pie...
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2010s Italian Chairs

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Metal

Mariolina Chair in Matching Iron Legs and Polypropylene Seat, by E-GGs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mariolina chair is offered with matching iron legs and polypropylene shell seat. The iron leg base is available in Anthracite silk gray, intense blue, marsala red, apricot, copp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Metal

Modern Winged Swivel Chair with Pink Cut Velvet and Cobalt Faux Fur
Located in Greenwich, CT
Customizable swivel chair, as shown with Designers Guild cut velvet and soft faux fur back. This piece has an impressively small footprint but is large enough to comfortably sit tall...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Faux Fur, Wood

Omkstak, Stacking Chair, RAL 5019 Capri Blue
Located in London, GB
A British design classic. Originally designed in 1972 Omkstak has been in continuous production since with sales now exceeding one million units. The chair is considered to b...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs

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Steel

Arflex Cross High Backrest Armchair in Blue Steelcut Fabric by Marcello Cuneo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The seat was born from a very simple idea: two tubes bent into a “U” shape and connected together by a joint. Additional information: Materials: Upholstered seat with Black Metal Frame Color: Steelcut 2 Col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Fabric

Mid Century Design (1964) 6 Blue Haussmann Armchairs, Robert & Trix Haussmann
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Haussmann chair is a vibrant timeless piece of comfort and elegance. This unique three-leg chair premiered at the "Haussmann Expo 64" and was designed by Robert & Trix Haussma...
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Blue Grey Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Grey Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta Dimensions: D 58 x W 46 x H 80 cm Material: Carbon Steel. Finish: Powder-coated. Matt finish. Also available in c...
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2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs

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Steel

Gervasoni Inout Highback Chair in Blue Elastic Belts Seat & Sage Aluminium Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The stackable chair Inout 855 is characterised by an essential aesthetic enhanced by a high backrest. It develops around a light structure in white, grey or sage painted tubular alum...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Rubber

Mid Century 8 Blue Haussmann Armchairs, Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design 1964
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Haussmann chair is a vibrant timeless piece of comfort and elegance. This unique three-leg chair premiered at the "Haussmann Expo 64" and was designed by Robert & Trix Haussma...
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of 4 Dark Blue Haussmann Armchairs by Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design, 1964
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Haussmann chair is a vibrant timeless piece of comfort and elegance. This unique three-leg chair premiered at the "Haussmann Expo 64" and was designed by Robert & Trix Haussma...
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech

Valerie Armchair with Coral Seat and Wood Base, by Giopato & Coombes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Valerie armchair is available in an upholstered Kvadrat - Coral Steelcut Trio cushion, with a solid wood structure. Here you are offered wooden finishes in Stained Aniline, Oak, Canaletto Walnut, Beech or Lacquered. The Valerie Chair is also available as a stool or without armrests, or in additional seating upholstery's. If you are interested in a height that is not offered with this listing, please contact the dealer for further information.tructure available with or without seat-cushion, upholstered in the listed fabrics. Here you are shown the Valerie chair in oak with upholstered seat. Cristiana Giopato...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Set of 4 Light Blue Haussmann Armchairs by Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design 1964
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Haussmann chair is a vibrant timeless piece of comfort and elegance. This unique three-leg chair premiered at the "Haussmann Expo 64" and was designed by Robert & Trix Haussma...
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Contemporary Milky Seat in Aluminium by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Colourful and glittered chair dedicated to Milky Way, the extraordinary galaxy that house our Solar System. Pricing excludes VAT.
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Contemporary Droid Seat in Aluminium by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Droids and aliens are ready to invade the Earth in the guise of this seat with glittered colours of Uranus inspired by the “Eileen Grey of the future”. Pricing excludes VAT.
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century 8 Blue Haussmann Armchairs, Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design 1964
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Haussmann chair is a vibrant timeless piece of comfort and elegance. This unique three-leg chair premiered at the "Haussmann Expo 64" and was designed by Robert & Trix Haussma...
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Light Blue by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The shape conjures up stools of the 1800s and the line of the legs is rounded and slightly upturned, an icon of the classic high stool. Charles Ghost is constructed from a single blo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Crystal

Chair Genova Eticaliving, Blue Fabric and Velvet, Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Eticaliving: A Philosophy That Becomes Matter The project Eticaliving, a cobranding between Slow+Fashion+Design and VGnewtrend, was created to meet a market need, increasingly fel...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Iola Chair with Armrest with Blue Upholstered Seat & Copper Legs by E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iola lives design with an international approach, focusing on the ergonomics of shapes, while maintaining a refined and characterizing appearance. We gave the body the shape of a she...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Copper

Customizable Wittmann Vuelta FD Dining Armchair by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York, NY
Vuelta FD with metal legs Setting design, comfort and independence of form atop four legs to create an upholstered chair that unites function and aesthetics, is the height of artist...
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2010s Austrian Chairs

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Leather, Fabric

Customizable Artifort Apollo Lounge Chair by Patrick Norguet
Located in New York, NY
A sweeping stroke of elegant calligraphy. Poised. Open. Ergonomics at its best. Destined to be a classic. Designed by Patrick Norguet, the Apollo radiates balance and harmony. Develo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

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Textile

GUFRAM Detecma Lounge in Blue by Tullio Regge
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Detecma is an acronym for Design, Technique and Mathematics. These three values were united for the first time in 1967, the year when the Physicist Professor Tullio Regge, renown as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Resin

Customizable Artifort Orange Slice Armchair in Blue by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The orange slice armchair by designer Pierre Paulin is one of the most popular design armchairs in the world. The iconic armchair makes every roo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

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Textile

Contemporary Resin SE69 Chair 2019 by Sabine Marcelis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Edition of 25, signed and numbered The SE69 was designed by Martin Visser exactly 60 years ago in 1959. Sabine’s signed and numbered Limited Edition of 25 is an homage to Visser’s achievement in Dutch furniture design...
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Lara Bohinc, Orbit Chair, Brushed Brass and Blue Wool Fabric
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
This is the first time that Bohinc explores a design favourite; the chair. In the collection, Lara Bohinc develops her stellar themes, finding inspiration in planetary and lunar orbits, whose gravitationally curved trajectories drive the lines and shapes of the chairs. Constructed from thin square rod, the chairs are elegant, minimal and delicate. They are finished in galvanised steel and wool fabrics by Kvadrat. The orbit chair...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

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Metal

Sveva Chair in Corno Italiano with matte finish and Satin Metal, Mod. 6043D
Located in Recanati, Macerata
With its clean and distinctive curved shape, the Sveva chair is a statement of elegance and class. The overall design is accented by handcrafted tiles in C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

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Metal

Miss Ava 4 Chair
Located in Milan, IT
The Miss Ava 4 chair updates a classic silhouette with an ultra-stylish combination of tones and textures. Its understated metal frame boasts a brushed copper...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

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Metal

Apollo Armchair, Dark Brass Frame and Blue Wool by Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo armchair further evolves the Apollo design family, through the addition of an elegant backrest to the chair, embodying a further contrasting...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Miss Gina 1 Chair
Located in Milan, IT
Add a touch of glam to your modern living space with the Miss Gina 1 chair. Boasting a sleek meal frame with a brushed copper finish, this stylish piece is uph...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

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Metal

Lalia Chair with Blue Velvet
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Lalia with structure in solid wood, upholstered seat and back, covered with high quality blue velvet fabric. Also available with other fabrics on request.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

BD 20 L Chair by Bartoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant chair with a clean design, the BD 20 L has a frame in ash wood, stained in the choice of rosewood, teak, wengè, cherry, walnut or oak. The polyurethane foam padded...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

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Other

"Bruna" Minimalist Chair with Arms in Painted Steel and velvet Handwoven
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Alessandra Delgado was once thinking about wire. What would emerge if one started to fold lengths of wire randomly? Bruna chair is the materialization of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

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Steel

Orbit Dining Chair in Blue Wool Fabric, Brushed Brass, by Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
This is the first time that Bohinc explores a design favourite; the chair. In the collection, Lara Bohinc develops her stellar themes, finding inspiration in planetary and lunar o...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arflex Gloria Quilted Armchair High Backrest in Blue by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Gloria Quilted High Version Chair in Mistral Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune. She can look smart for when she goes to work, dressed up when going to a party, or put on something cosy when staying in. Dress her as you want her to be! Additional Information: Materials: Upholstered seat with black lacquered metal & black protective nylon glides Color: Fabric Mistral 44, T4 Structure: Trademark low energy consumption material with recyclable technology and poplar multiply wood Springing: Elstic straps Seat Upholstery: Shaped polyurethane with differentiated density / polyester slip cover Armrest and Backrest Upholstery: Shaped polyurethane with differentiated density / polyester slip cover Base: Black lacquered metal & black protective nylon glides Cover: Fabric or leather. Not removable cover, except for version wih skirt Cover in leather not available for armchair with skirt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Fabric

Orion Dining Chair with Plush Green Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
Orion Dining Chair with Plush Green Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc is a beautiful chair in rich green velvet with metal legs in rose gold. Nika Zupanc, a strikingly renown...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs

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Foam

CENTURY/CLUB Turquoise Armchair matelassè seat cushion and satin brass tips
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Indulge in the epitome of Italian craftsmanship with the Century club armchair, a creation by Dainelli Studio that seamlessly fuses the classic charm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Brass

Orion Dining Chair with Plush Green Velvet and Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
Orion Dining Chair with Plush Green Velvet and Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc is a beautiful chair in rich green velvet with metal legs in gold. Nika Zupanc, a strikingly renowned Sloveni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs

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Foam

Opus Garden Blue Chair with Armrests by Carlo Rampazzi
Located in Milan, IT
Stunning from all angles, this sculptural chair from the Opus Garden Collection boasts a contemporary style that will enliven any outdoor area. Crafted of hand-bent iron rods, the si...
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2010s Italian Chairs

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Iron

Beautiful Chair with Solid Timbers and Wood Frame Lacquered Legs Silk Velvet
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 Other Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chair Armchair Mirror Metal Steel Blue Leather Upholster Curvy Shaped Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
The chair 'Berserker' is made of mirror polished stainless steel with upholstering in genuine aquamarine leather. Tipping over the chair it turns into a side-table which also contains a magazine rack...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Olivia Blue Chair
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant dining chair is also available as a stool. It is made in beechwood with padding in fire-resistant expanded polyurethane upholstered in fabric with dark accents marking i...
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Shop Antique and Vintage Chairs on 1stDibs: Lounge Chairs, Dining Chairs and Other Seating for Sale

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

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