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Item Ships From: Portugal
Bolha Chair
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
BOLHA CHAIR, designed in 2025
This chair is part of the Bolha series with elegant wood-turned detailing and an upholstered seat. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal.
P...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Chestnut
Collector Core Bar Chair in OAK
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
The Core Bar Chair blends architectural rigor with sculptural softness. With its strong, geometric oak frame and gently curved upholstered backrest, it offers both structure and comf...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Oak
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy Red and White chair with arms
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy chair with arms
Introducing Cindy, our latest addition embodying the essence of the new wave movement. With its sleek design and fluid lines, Cind...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Folia – Sculptural Brass Chair with Organic Form and Gold Finish
Located in Porto, PT
The Folia Chair is a sculptural expression of refined design, where form and function converge with poetic precision. Carefully handcrafted in brass with a gold finish, it draws insp...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Brass
"Chiavarina" chair - high back version of the "Chiavari" - by SAC. 1950's Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lisboa, PT
This exquisite "Chiavarina" chair, a high-back version of the classic "Chiavari", was produced by S.A.C. in 1950s Italy during the Neoclassical Revival era. Renowned for its elegant ...
Category
1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy chair without arms in Cream
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy chair without arms
Introducing Cindy, our latest addition embodying the essence of the new wave movement. With its sle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Collector Core Chair Upholstered in Boucle Beige by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Core Dining Chair blends sculptural form with inviting comfort. Its solid wood frame, paired with a plush, curved backrest, creates a striking contrast of strength and softness. Desi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Silhouette Dining Chair, Wood & COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye-catching dining chair.
The joint dimension of people and objects represented by severa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 07 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 07 by Alter Ego
W 70 cm 27”
D 62 cm 24”
H 66 cm 26”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches.
Designe...
Category
2010s Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Arches II Dining Chair, Walnut & Tan, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches II dining chair is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of sy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Modern 111 Chair in Wood & Fabric by Collector Studio
By Federico Peri
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern 111 Chair in Wood & Fabric by Federico Perri for Collector Studio.
111 represents all the lines incesed in the surface of the solid wood...
Category
2010s Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Modern Moca Chair in Boucle Fabric & Smoked Oak by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches.
Designed to hug the body, durable and solid chair features a body structure produced in so...
Category
2010s Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mimi Swivel Chair by Mambo Unlimited Ideas
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mambo Unlimited Ideas : Mimi Chair
structure: fabric or leather
base: solid wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bog Wood
Melides Chair
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Melides Chair, designed in 2024
This chair is formed from 8 slotted elements from which 7 form a curved seat.
Hand-crafted in solid oak by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal.
Ma...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Modern Moca Bar Chair in Fabric & Oak Wood by Collector
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Moca Bar Chair in Fabric & Oak Wood by Studio Riga for Collector Studio
A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approac...
Category
2010s Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Orange Spaghetti Chairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980's
By Alias, Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of Spaghetti chairs was designed by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, in Italy, during the 1980's. They have chromed steel frames and orange straps. All PVC straps are still ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal, Steel
Collector Contemporary Modern Moca Bar Chair in Bouclé Dark Brown by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Moca bar chair in fabric by Studio Rig for Collector Studio
A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches.
Designed to hug the body, durable and ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Dedar Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Laurence dining chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity in contemporar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Leather, Mohair, Linen, Velvet
Collector Modern Moca Bar Chair Upholstered in Graphite Fabric by Studio Rig
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Moca Bar Chair in Graffito Graphite Fabric and Smoked Oak by Studio Rig for Collector Studio
A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches.
Desi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Velvet Galatea Armchair, Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Galatea armchair is part of the new Malabar's collection - Classic futures.
Know for his surrealist paintings, Salvador Dalí was one of the most cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Modern Hygge Chair: Boucle Fabric & Travertino Marble by Collector
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Hygge Chair: Boucle Fabric & Travertino Marble by Saccal Design House by Collector Studio
The Hygge Collection is inspired by contempo...
Category
2010s Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Travertine
Collector Modern Cassette Chair in Oak and Bouclé Burnt Orange by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
W 70 cm 27,5”
D 61 cm 24”
H 90 cm 35,4”
SH 72 cm 28,3”
or
H 100 cm 39,3”
SH 82 cm 32,2”
A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches.
Designed to hug the bo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Portugal Chair No.7
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Portugal Chair No7, designed in 2024
This chair is part of a series with eight different designs with a graphic shaped backrest and structural legs.
Hand-carved in solid walnut by s...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Ida Armchair, in Sand Brushed Black Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ida Armchair, in Sand Brushed Black Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
The Ida collection is a luxurious set of two upholstery pieces and a side table, that features a classic d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Arches II Dining Chair, Walnut & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches II dining chair is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Style Mondrian Print Velvet Upholstery Pina Chair Dining Room Chair
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Pina chair mondrian is a high-end chair upholstered in red, blue, and yellow.
This simple yet sophisticated chair, Pina vhair mondrian, is a brilliant tribute to one of the pioneers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
DOOQ! Organic Modern Marlon Bar Chair in Mint Kvadrat by P. Franceschini
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
When pure geometry meets soft curves, something sculptural and sensual comes out. A fine dialogue between oversized legs and clean lines takes place in this piece upholstered in moha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Art Deco Style White Velvet Upholstery Chair Dining Room Chair Brass Details
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Pina Chair is an art deco-style dining chair whose shape provides the best comfort for guests—upholstered in velvet with a modern wood structure. Perfect for modern dining room proje...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Fabric
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy chair with arms
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Cindy chair with arms
Introducing Cindy, our latest addition embodying the essence of the new wave movement. With its sleek design and fluid lines, Cind...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
DOOQ! Organic Modern Marlon Chair, Pink Kvadrat by P.Franceschini
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
When pure geometry meets soft curves, something sculptural and sensual comes out. A fine dialogue between oversized legs and clean lines takes place in this piece upholstered in moha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Art Deco Style Warm Yellow Velvet Upholstery Chair Dining Room Chair
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Pina Chair is an art deco-style dining chair whose shape provides the best comfort for guests—upholstered in velvet with a modern wood structure. Perfect for modern dining room proje...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Fabric
Saturn Chair, Occasional, Modern, Sculptural, Bronze frame, Furry Pink Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The distinctive Saturn chair is a return to the split sphere concepts. The lower semi sphere metal constructions cradle the soft upper spheres of Bohinc’s...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kissing Armchair, Modern, Sculptural, Rounded, Bronze Metal, Cream Boucle Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing Armchair features two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered with soft ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Bronze
21st Thomas II Office Chair Leather Wood Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Wood Tailors Club designs Thomas II office chair.
Designed for meaningful meetings and crucial decisions making, the Thomas Office Chair tributes Thomas Brassey. Brassey was a pres...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Steel
21st Rattan Spencer Dining Chair Wood Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Member of one of the most exquisite gentlemen’s clubs in London, the Brook’s, Spencer Cavendish has the distinction of having served as leader of three political parties. The 8th Duke of Devonshire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Linen, Rattan, Walnut
Postmodern Linen Galatea Armchair, Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Galatea armchair is part of the new Malabar's collection - Future Classics.
Know for his surrealist paintings, Salvador Dalí was one of the most cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Marble
Arsty Fyoo Cher Dining Chair Velvet Brass Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Postmodernism movement is notoriously challenging to define. This elusive design style was a reaction against the utopian ideals of modernism. Over two decades, this art movement established ideas about art and design, bringing a new self-awareness about style itself. Playing with striking patterns and bold shapes, Malabar designers conceived the playful and theatrical Fyoo Cher...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
LUENA Modern Dining Chair, Customizable Contemporary Seating
Located in Frazão, Porto
The prominent curved backrest gives this generously sized chair its modern design and makes it the ideal occasional piece for anyone looking for the ultimate in style without skimpin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather
Postmodern Velvet Galatea Armchair Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Galatea armchair is part of the new Malabar's collection - Classic futures.
Know for his surrealist paintings, Salvador Dalí was one of the most co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Marble
DOOQ NEW Slide Counter Chair
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Inspired by the continuous flow of water and the softness of natural movement, the Slide collection was born from a desire to create pieces that embrace the body and invite stillness...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Louis Bar Stool Walnut Wood Linen Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Louis Armstrong is one of the most popular figures of Jazz music of all times. His career spanned five decades, from 1920s-1960s, and different eras in the history of jazz. Mahalia Jackson...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
21st Century Brooklyn Dining Chair Black Walnut Linen Brass Made in Portugal
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. It spans the East River connecting the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Since its construction, the Brooklyn Bridge become an icon of New York City. Connecting Manhattan to New York, It was the first fixed crossing across the East River.
The Brooklyn Bridge is a symbol of the city, ranking among the city’s most popular tourist attractions. Inspired by this landmark, Porus Studio designers conceived the modern Brooklyn Dining Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Aileen Chair by Munna
Located in Geneve, CH
Aileen Chair by Munna
Dimensions: D 60 x W 60 x H 78 cm. SH: 50 cm.
Materials: Wood, foam, and upholstery.
Finish: Cotton Velvet, ref. Light Grey, CV16.
Available in all Munna fabri...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Kissing Armchair, Modern, Sculptural, Rounded, Bronze Metal Black Boucle Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing armchair features two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered with soft ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Postmodern Cotton Velvet Suh Muh Dining Chair Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Postmodernism movement is notoriously difficult to define, this elusive design style was a reaction against the utopian ideals of modernism. Over two decades this art movement established ideas about art and design, bringing a new self-awareness about style itself. Playing with vivid colors and bold shapes, Malabar designers conceived a playful, artsy, and extravagant dining chair. Exclusively handcrafted by our expert artisans, the Mak Suh Muh...
Category
2010s European Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Bar Chair Counter Height In Velvet Upholstery & Polished Brass
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Cluedo Counter Stool is a Memphis design style chair. A swivel counter stool that brings comfort and modernity into a luxury hospitality project. This modern chair enlivens a contemp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Brass
21st Century Leather Dining Chair Polished Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Taking your luxurious home décor to the next league, Inglewood Dining Chair evokes the glorious venue where many events, from sports to music, are celebrated in Inglewood, California, where many events, from sports to music, are celebrated. riginally built as a sports arena in 1967, the Forum has been home to some of the biggest names in music over the years, including the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and Prince. Its groundbreaking structure resembles The Roman Forum, in Rome.
The reinvigorated architecture molds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Luna Dining Chair Cotton Velvet Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Ottiu conceived a charming and elegant piece inspired by the feminine seductiveness: the Luna Contemporary Dining Chair. To give it a special touch, a wing-shaped backrest was added,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Modern Velvet Bar Chair or Counter Height With Golden Details
Located in Porto, PT
Limited Edition: Art Deco Style Modern Velvet Bar Chair or Counter Height With Golden Details
Joanne Chair is a mid-century style bar chair. It will ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Brass
Portugal Chair No.8
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Portugal Chair No8, designed in 2024
This chair is part of a series with eight different designs with a graphic shaped backrest and structural legs.
Hand-carved in solid walnut by s...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Walnut
P.R Lounge Chair by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
P.R lounge chair by Alexandre Caldas
Dimensions: W 64 x D 100 x H 70 cm
Materials: Solid walnut wood, corkfabric
Materials available in ash, mutene, walnut
Seat available in fabric,...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Wood Structure Luc Counter Stool
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
When it comes to Luc counter stool, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship of the highest quality meet art....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Set of 4 Moca Bar Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Moca bar chair by Collector
Dimensions: W 45 x D 52 x H 102 cm
Materials: boucle ivory fabric, oak wood
Other materials available
The Co...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
21st Century Karin Bar Chair Cotton Velvet Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Known in the late 1960s as the Bond girl, Karin Dor was a German actress who shines during the Hollywood Golden Era. Her attractive redhead made an indelible impression on the Austri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Brass
DOOQ Dining Chair Alma with Pink Velvet and Walnut Wood Mid-Century Modern
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Dining Chair Alma with Pink Velvet and Walnut Wood Mid-Century Modern.
The Alma chair is costumizable in different fabric option and wood finishiings.
In a piece that combines c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Vertigo chair in Green and Grey Fabric
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modernist Vertigo chair in Beige and Grey Fabric
Introducing Vertigo, our striking chair inspired by the brutalist movement, where raw concrete aesthetics meet un...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Solid Walnut and Leather P.R Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
Solid walnut and leather P.R lounge chair and ottoman by Alexandre Caldas
Dimensions: W 64 x D 100 x H 70 cm
Materials: Solid walnut wood, leather
Materials available in ash, mutene...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
21st Century Mirage Dining Chair Brushed Silver Steel Genuine Leather Bouclé
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Mirages are optical illusions caused by atmospheric conditions and can occur in any desert, including the Mojave Desert that surrounds Las Vegas.
Just as a mirage captivates the obse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Portugal - Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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