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Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
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Chair N. 02/20 in Wood and Resin by Paola Navone
Located in barasso, IT
Chair N. 02/20 One-Off chairs in wood found in flee markets and antique shops around Europe. Covered with soft resin bandages, with hard resin seat and...
Category

Italian 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Wood

Secreto Contemporary Armchair in Beechwood, Blue Velvet Cushion, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Secreto is a little armchair to use with dining table or in a living room, modern and traditional at the same time. Inspired to the traditional Windsor chair with a clear brief brill...
Category

Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Handmade PK14 Double Chair, Steel Structure & Turned Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK14 double chair is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The chair sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden tr...
Category

Brazilian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chair N. 07/20 in Wood and Resin by Paola Navone
Located in barasso, IT
Chair N. 07/20 One-Off chairs in wood found in flee markets and antique shops around Europe. Covered with soft resin bandages, with hard resin seat and...
Category

Italian 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chair N. 19/20 in Wood and Resin by Paola Navone
Located in barasso, IT
Chair N. 19/20 One-Off chairs in wood found in flee markets and antique shops around Europe. Covered with soft resin bandages, with hard resin seat and ...
Category

Italian 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Wood

Saddle Armchair by Trent Jansen & Johnny Nargoodah
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Johnny Nargoodah and Trent Jansen have been collaborating in the design and crafting of collectible furniture since they met in Johnny’s hometown of F...
Category

Australian 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Coast Chair in Lucky Nabuck Leather with Brass by Branch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the Northern California coastline, the Coast Chair’s design draws its influence from a landscape of wandering, golden hills and the meandering roads that intersect them. ...
Category

Italian 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Leather

B122 Bluemoon Chair
Located in Ponsacco, IT
Simple and refined, this contemporary bergère-style armchair, excludes comfort and elegance. Supported by four grey, conical feet with brass-finished metal ferules, the elegant frame...
Category

Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Exotic Wood and Leather Lounge Chair from Costantini, Belgrano 'In Stock'
Located in New York, NY
The Belgrano lounge chair is inspired by mid-twentieth century modernist design and features an ergonomic design that can be customized with the use of accent pillows. It features a ...
Category

Argentine Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Hans Wegner GE-290 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Beech
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290 is one of the architect’s classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpted paddle arms showcase the natural beauty of the wo...
Category

Danish Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Beech

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Chair with Wooden Base Modern, 7509
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Chair with wooden base and upper part upholstered. Characterized by a soft backrest perfectly shaped that enhances the comfort. The legs and the base itself have an hexagonal shape ...
Category

Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Metal

Asia Swivel Chair
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning chair will elevate the look of a modern study or refined office, suiting a variety of decor choices, thanks to its elegant silhouette and neutral color palette. The fra...
Category

Italian 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Swing Rocking Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Drake She
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category

Danish Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Wood

Uti 'Ooh-Tee' Lounge Chair in Mahogany with Sage Finish, Wooda Original
Located in Omro, WI
The Uti chair was inspired by the lines of a Classic midcentury design which we discovered in grave disrepair. With some modification, the Wooda team has rejuvenated this design and ...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Seletti "Roses" Upholstered Armchair by Toiletpaper Magazine
Located in Doral, FL
The traditional design of these 1950s style seats are upholstered with unexpected surreal images. The images of the Toiletpaper magazine invade fu...
Category

Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Polyester, Wood

Pulpchair by Pepe Heykoop
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Every day, millions of cardboard boxes are emptied of their contents and relegated to the recycle bin. In Pulp, they are used to form a new coat for an o...
Category

Dutch Other 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Paper

Park Place Dining Chair by Yabu Pushelberg in Rose Copper and Textured Wool
Located in Toronto, ON
This Park Place dining chair by Yabu Pushelberg in rose copper is upholstered in Geneva Avenue textured wool. Geneva Avenue comes in 5 colorways from Germany with a composition of 96...
Category

Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Metal

Beice Armchair Lilac
Located in New York, NY
Beice armchair is designed to mimic the feeling of sitting on a cotton candy cloud. The combination of its color, arc shaped back rest, round edges and ...
Category

Turkish Arts and Crafts 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Wood

Coast Chair in Light Grey Fabric with Polished Brass by Branch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the Northern California coastline, the Coast Chair’s design draws its influence from a landscape of wandering, golden hills and the meandering roads that intersect them. Blending refined architectural elements with fluid gestures, the chair’s form brings surprising design moments to a functional, everyday object. The controlled, geometric legs provide a strong foundation for the more expressive upper section. The backrest appears to float using discreet joinery, and is framed by a brass arc, which acts as both a touch-point to move the chair and a resting place for a coat or bag. The Coast Chair welcomes you to sit back and stay awhile...
Category

Italian 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Galleon Black and White Chair with Padded Seat with Brushed Brass Tips
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing the Galleon Chair—a timeless creation by the renowned architects Archer & Humphryes, meticulously handcrafted in Italy. This solid wood chair is not just a piece of furn...
Category

Italian 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Brass

Gold Letter L Chair
Located in Milan, IT
Featuring a stylish design that makes it both aesthetically pleasing and functional, this chair from the Imperfect Love Collection will make a statement in a contemporary and eclecti...
Category

Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 1784 Collection Wooden Chair and Stool
Located in CDMX, MX
1784 collection wooden chair and stool made of oak or tzalam wood. Set includes one of each.
Category

Mexican Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Oak

Aurea Brown Leather Armchair by CtrlZak and Davide Barzaghi
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
With its 50s retro appeal, the Aurea Brown Leather Armchair by CtrlZak and Davide Barzaghi is designed with bold lines and an ultra chic appearance. This bestseller to restaurants an...
Category

Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Other, Iron

21st Century by Marc Sadler Chair Aluminum Rock Ergonomic Indoor-Outdoor
Located in Lecce, IT
Indoor-outdoor chair with 3 legs, frame in square and round aluminium tube, ergonomic backrest and riveted punched seat in aluminium
Category

Italian Post-Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Chair "Ferramenta" 'Tool' by Brazilian Designer Leo Capote
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary chair "Ferramenta" (tool) by Brazilian designer Leo Capote. This one of a kind piece is made in wood combined with tools. Since 1997, Leo Capote's work has been about ho...
Category

Brazilian Industrial 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Hans Wegner GE-259 Day Bed - Lacquered Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1954, the GE 259 day bed is a versatile piece of furniture. The upholstered backrest lifts to provide a roomy bed. Crafted in solid w...
Category

Danish Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Oak

7 Pillows Armchair in Grey by Marcantonio & Mogg
Located in New York, NY
The chair 7 Pillows is designed by designer Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba and produced by Mogg brand. Armchair in solid beech wood, available in na...
Category

Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ghidini 1961 Leporello Junior Light Durmast Stool in Brass by Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Stool in brass and light durmast The height-adjustable stool, subject of which you can appreciate the adaptability with a gesture, in different contexts and users, becomes a preciou...
Category

Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Brass

Coast Chair in Chocolate Forest Leather with Polished Brass by Branch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the Northern California coastline, the Coast Chair’s design draws its influence from a landscape of wandering, golden hills and the meandering roads that intersect them. Blending refined architectural elements with fluid gestures, the chair’s form brings surprising design moments to a functional, everyday object. The controlled, geometric legs provide a strong foundation for the more expressive upper section. The backrest appears to float using discreet joinery, and is framed by a brass arc, which acts as both a touch-point to move the chair and a resting place for a coat or bag. The Coast Chair welcomes you to sit back and stay awhile...
Category

Italian 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Leather

Coast Chair in Lucky Nabuck Leather with Polished Brass by Branch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the Northern California coastline, the Coast Chair’s design draws its influence from a landscape of wandering, golden hills and the meandering roads that intersect them. ...
Category

Italian 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Lacquered Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290 lounge chair – one of the architect’s Classic and most appreciated works. Large, sculpte...
Category

Danish Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Oak

White 132 Chair by Harri Koskinen
Located in Milan, IT
This fine chair designed by Harri Koskinen emphasizes the charm of formal simplicity with a harmonious choice of chromatic tones. Top-rate ash lacquered...
Category

Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rock4 Purple Armchair with Leather Seat by Marc Sadler
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
Captivating geometrical lines and a minimalist flair characterize this exquisite armchair. A statement piece of contemporary sophistication, it is entirely crafted of aluminum boasti...
Category

Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Anna Karlin Leather Sling Chair
Located in New York, NY
Made from maple stained to a rich black and upholstered in a black cow leather. The intricate "milk bottle" shaped detail on the joinery gives rise to the name of the piece. Please...
Category

American 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Customizable Inno Julie Chair by Julie Tolvanen
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting fabric. Wooden frame ash, birch or oak Julie is the result of a persistent design process. Curved veneer slats form a beautiful back and armrests for this light looking, sculptural wooden small chair for dining and meeting purposes. Julie B1 is a chair without seat upholstery. A loose back pillow and Julie chair with seat upholstery are also available. Julie has been granted the internationally recognized GOOD DESIGN™ 2015 Award – The world’s most prestigious, recognized, and oldest Design Awards program organized annually by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design in cooperation with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies.
Category

Finnish 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Todd Bracher Small Alodia Stool in Tubular and Laser-Cut Sheet Metal
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Todd Bracher, the Alodia stool is stackable and made of tubular metal, with a laser-cut sheet metal seat and feet in black plastic. Alodia is available in two heights, an...
Category

Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Metal

Floor Sample Giorgetti Aura Dining Chair By Umberto Asnago with Leather Back
Located in Boston, MA
Designed By Umberto Asnago Aura is characterized by the special stripes of the back that can be in saddle leather, fabric, or leather. Aura reveals the woodworking expertise of Gior...
Category

Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Walnut

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Chair in Walnut with Strip Pattern Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual classic. Elegant and comfortable. The new color variants of this chair evoke the ambiance of the cafe society. A new edition of the model originally designed by Adolf Loos...
Category

Austrian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brass Bow Tie Chair Unique Dining Chair by Zhoujie Zhang
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chairs from the Brass Collection are the second series of objects developed with Endless Forms, Zhoujie’s own digitalized fabrication system that generates an ever-changing family of...
Category

Chinese 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Brass

Home Capiton Chair in Grey, Purple or Black Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Home Capiton chair upholstered in grey capitonated velvet fabric with brown solid wood legs. Also available with purple capitonated velvet fabric with brown solid wood legs or wit...
Category

Italian 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Ergonomic Armchair in Tropical Brazilian Hardwood, Contemporary Style
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This "SE7E" contemporary styled armchair in Brazilian hardwood was designed following extensive research, experimentation and the study of ergonomics. The structure contrasts with t...
Category

Brazilian Minimalist 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Soaped Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
J39, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947. This versatile masterpiece is crafted from solid wood and features a handwoven seat in natural paper cord.
Category

Danish Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Oak

Chair B by Konstantin Grcic for BD Barcelona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair B designed by Konstantin Grcic for BD Barcelona. Konstantin Grcic is a German Industrial designer known for creating mass-manufactured items, such as furniture and household products. Described as having a pared-down aesthetic, his functional designs are characterized by geometric shapes and unexpected angles. The lateral sides of the chair are made of veneered beech plywood while the backrest is made up of three parts in solid ashwood. The seats are veneered in beech with the upper surface in ash. Chair B is offered in two finishes: varnished in natural ash with white axes or lacquered black with black axes...
Category

Spanish 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash, Beech

Arflex Gloria Armchair High Backrest in Leather Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arflex Gloria High Version Chair in Divina MD 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 Outside Leather Giada 189 - Inside Divina MD Col 213, Cat Leather ""N"" 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...
Category

Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Fabric

21st Century Rio Chair in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
An elegant silhouette and clean lines for the new Rio chair. The contrast between the slim structure of the legs in smoky gray finish and the enveloping shap...
Category

Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather, Fabric

EÆ Slip Chair in Wenge and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Ben Erickson modeled his Slip chair after an antique African birthing chair from his personal furniture collection. “I found it at the ...
Category

American Campaign 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cord, Wenge

Individual Customizable Semicircular Chair with Low Backrest in Art Deco Style
Located in Ulm, DE
Invite your visitors to take a seat. But watch out! There is a danger that guests will stay longer than expected. High quality! Handmade in Germany. Fabric cover or leath...
Category

German 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Arne Jacobsen Model 3211 Little Giraffe
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Giraffe which earned its name because of its high backrest, dates back to 1959. Arne Jacobsen is the designer behind this beauty, and it was part of his total design of SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Jacobsen played around with the Giraffe and made different versions, and the one we know today is the Little Giraffe...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gold Love Set of 4 Letter Chairs
Located in Milan, IT
A chameleon set for modern and contemporary decor, these chairs feature a slender iron structure with letter cut-outs spelling the word "LOVE" framed in the open rectangular backrest...
Category

Italian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Iron

Emeco Run 3-Seat Bench in Clear Anodized Aluminum by Sam Hecht & Kim Colin
Located in Hanover, PA
Run is a collection of tables, benches and shelves by Sam Hecht and Kim Colin, designers of the simple and no-nonsense. Run effortlessly finds balance in both indoor and outdoor land...
Category

American Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Counter Stool in Brushed Aluminum and Ash by US Navy
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous production ever since. With the famous 77 step process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category

American Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Lofi Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Lofi with structure in walnut wood in matte finish, with seat upholstered and covered with red earth leather. Also available with other leather or fabric, on request.
Category

Spanish 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Katana Lounge Chair in Choclate Forest Leather with Polished Brass Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In the Katana sofa, Paolo Rizzatto, being the refined and expert designer he is, puts great care in the proportions of the structural elements of the produ...
Category

Italian 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Leather

Kasper Salto Model Ks69 Nap
Located in Berkeley, CA
Kasper Salto has designed the NAP chair for Fritz Hansen. With its curvaceous form, the NAP chair is feminine and elegant. The contours of the Nylon shell ad...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Oak

I Collection Wooden Chair with Metallic Structure
Located in CDMX, MX
I Collection wooden chair with metallic structure painted black made with oak or tzalam wood.
Category

Mexican Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arne Jacobsen Model 3211 Little Giraffe
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Giraffe which earned its name because of its high backrest, dates back to 1959. Arne Jacobsen is the designer behind this beauty, and it was part of his total design of SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Jacobsen played around with the Giraffe and made different versions, and the one we know today is the Little Giraffe...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Magistretti 03 01 Armchair in Beech with Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Vico Magistretti in 2003, the Magistretti 03 01 chair combines the warmth of wood and the timeless elegance of the design language of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV) wi...
Category

Austrian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Chair in White and Aluminium
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extreme shape synthesis. Minimalism, exclusivity and an eye for detail. The “Postsparkasse” series was designed in 1906 by Otto Wagner for the headquarters of the Post Office Savings...
Category

Austrian Modern 21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Wood

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