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Metal Frame Armchair Leather

Contemporary Black Leather Armchair with Graphite Metal Frame - Bella Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
-finished metal frame, creating a sleek visual contrast that speaks to modernist principles. Designed to
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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Modern Armchair with Chocolate Metal Frame and Leather Pocket - Trend Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
metal frame harmoniously contrasts with the rich charcoal fabric upholstery, creating a visually
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

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Metal

Modern Armchair with Chocolate Metal Frame and Leather Pocket  - Trend Line
Modern Armchair with Chocolate Metal Frame and Leather Pocket  - Trend Line
$1,860 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 31 in W 36 in D 35 in
Pair of "Sandwich" armchairs with chrome-plated metal frames and green leather
By Brunati
Located in Madrid, España
Pair of "Sandwich" armchairs with chrome-plated metal frames and green leather upholstery
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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

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Leather

Leather Armchair (Chromed frame) LC, 1990 s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Condition: The leather and chrome are in mint condition. Manufacturer: made in Italy, 1990s Style
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1990s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Chrome

Leather Armchair (Chromed frame) LC, 1990 s
Leather Armchair (Chromed frame) LC, 1990 s
$1,867 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 25.99 in W 29.93 in D 27.56 in
Greige Leather Armchair with Graphite Frame – Customizable Bella Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Bella armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with graphite metallic frame and greige
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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Contemporary Armchair Grasso by Stephen Burks, Orange Leather, Red Frame
By BD Barcelona Design, Stephen Burks
Located in Paris, IDF
Upholstery ref: Orange Leather Sauvage Frame: Red An armchair that pursues a visual “ultra-comfort”, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs

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Metal

A. Dolleman for Metz Co Armchair in Suede with Tubular Metal Frame
By Metz Co., A. Dolleman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
A. Dolleman for Metz & Co, armchair, suede, brass, metal, The Netherlands, 1960 This rare
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Contemporary Armchair Made of Steel Frame Covered with Saddle Leather
Located in NEW YORK, NY
and airy feel. Laser-cut rhombic openings distinguish its steel frame, which is then meticulously
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Contemporary Armchair Made of Steel Frame Covered with Saddle Leather
Contemporary Armchair Made of Steel Frame Covered with Saddle Leather
$17,215 / item
H 29.93 in W 45.67 in D 39.38 in
Contemporary Armchair Grasso by Stephen Burks, Brown Clay Leather, Grey Frame
By BD Barcelona Design, Stephen Burks
Located in Paris, IDF
Upholstery ref: Clay Leather Brown Frame: Grey An armchair that pursues a visual “ultra-comfort”, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Gunlocke Armchairs Gold Leather with Walnut Frames
By Gunlocke
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of Gunlocke armchairs comprised of walnut frames, gold
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Midcentury-Inspired Ticol Armchair in Orange Fabric and Black Frame
Located in Freamunde, PT
Ticol Armchair channels midcentury allure with contemporary finesse. Upholstered in vibrant orange
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Midcentury-Inspired Ticol Armchair in Orange Fabric and Black Frame
Midcentury-Inspired Ticol Armchair in Orange Fabric and Black Frame
$3,195 / item
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 34.26 in
Armchair Silver or Bronze Decorative Opening at Back Frame Timber and Wood
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 Armchairs

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Metal

Beautiful Armchair Frame Made of Solid Timber Bronze or Silver Finish Feet
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 Armchairs

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Metal

SHAKER Armchair by AMBROZIA, Leather, Metal Wood Frame
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
in : Illusion Greige Leather, Ebonized Walnut & AMBROZIA Black metal Frame. Available in a large
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

SHAKER Armchair by AMBROZIA, Leather, Metal 
Wood Frame
SHAKER Armchair by AMBROZIA, Leather, Metal 
Wood Frame
$1,550 / item
H 34 in W 21 in D 20 in
Safari Armchair in Brown Leather with Sculptural Wooden Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Safari chair, stained beech, leather, metal, Europe, 1970s A safari chair made in beech and
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Martin Visser Style Armchairs with White Skai Seating and Black Frames
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, black enameled metal frames and teak armrests. In original condition with normal visible wear
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Recent Sales

Contemporary Armchair in Leather Nabuk and Metal Lacquering Frame
Located in Modugno, IT
elevated by a metal frame the keeps the seating stable and comfortable.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather and Canvas Armchair Chrome Frame, 1960s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
: Chrome tubular frame canvas support and brown leather upholstery. Maximum dimensions: 79cm wide, 73cm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Lady B Armchair in White Leather with Gold Frame by Busnelli
By Busnelli
Located in New York, NY
by an elegant and essential precious metal, that obviously matches the armchair. Ideal to furnish
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Brown Tufted Leather Metal Framed "Birgitta" Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Single brown tufted original leather and metal framed chair designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vince Steel and Wood Frame Contemporary Armchair
By OKHA
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
A rectilinear metal structure supports a leather upholstered, floating seat. The solid timber arms
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Vince Steel and Wood Frame Contemporary Armchair
Vince Steel and Wood Frame Contemporary Armchair
H 275.6 in W 263.78 in D 330.71 in
Ray Steel and Wood Frame Contemporary Armchair
By OKHA
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
A rectilinear metal structure supports a leather upholstered, floating seat. The solid timber arms
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Ray Steel and Wood Frame Contemporary Armchair
Ray Steel and Wood Frame Contemporary Armchair
H 275.6 in W 263.78 in D 330.71 in
Baffo Armchair in White with White Frame by Busnelli
By Busnelli
Located in New York, NY
between forms and materials. Supporting frame in varnished tube structure, with seat in leather of a high
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Baffo Armchair in Black with Chrome Frame by Busnelli
By Busnelli
Located in New York, NY
between forms and materials. Supporting frame in tube structure with a galvanic treatment , with seat in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Armadillo Armchair in Mocha Ecoleather with Copper Frame by Busnelli
By Busnelli
Located in New York, NY
synthesis between the handicraft of the leather elements and the technicality of the supporting frame. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Armadillo Armchair in Cream Fabric Seat with Chrome Frame by Busnelli
By Busnelli
Located in New York, NY
synthesis between the handicraft of the leather elements and the technicality of the supporting frame. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Armadillo Armchair with Coffee Fabric Seat and Matte Frame by Busnelli
By Busnelli
Located in New York, NY
synthesis between the handicraft of the leather elements and the technicality of the supporting frame. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Armadillo Armchair in Light Gray Fabric with Gold Frame by Busnelli
By Busnelli
Located in New York, NY
synthesis between the handicraft of the leather elements and the technicality of the supporting frame. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Agevole Armchair in Dark Chocolate Fabric with Copper Frame by Busnelli
By Busnelli
Located in New York, NY
” suggestions. Obtained with metal tube and metal rod, it is composed of reticulated structures at sight
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Cappellini Small Orla Sofa in Foam Seat with Metal Frame by Jasper Morrison
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in New York, NY
– all of which are also available in the fabrics and leathers in the collection. Armchair structure
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

DeSede Armchair with Tubular Metal Frame and Original Leather
By De Sede
Located in Pasadena, CA
This armchair by DeSede features a tubular metal frame lacquered black and a very comfortable seat
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Armchairs

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Metal

Armchair Made In Red Leather Frame Of Metal From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
An armchair upholstered in red leather and with a metal frame, of Danish design from the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Pair of armchairs with chromed metal frame and backrest in leather
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2690A Pair of armchairs with chromed metal frame, seat and back in padded fabric and backrest
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Mid Century Style Boxed Frame Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
seat cushion, padded leather armrests, jute covered rear on an industrial style boxed metal frame
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Safari Armchair with Sculptural Frame in Patinated Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Safari chair, stained beech, leather, metal, Europe, 1940s Robust safari lounge chair covered in
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Leather Upholstered Mid Century Modern Black Frames Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Black metal frames. Leather upholstery. 33" h x 21 1/2" w x 25" d. Seat height 18 1/2". Condition
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Red Leather Art Deco Armchairs with Chrome Frames
Located in Astoria, NY
A set of six vintage art deco arm chairs in red leather with chromed metal arms and brushed metal
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20th Century American Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Brueton Contemporary Black Leather and Steel Tube Frame Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Contemporary armchairs with silver steel tube frames and black leather upholstery (BRUETON
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20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair Mid Century Modern Gunlocke Armchairs Black Leather with Walnut Frames
By Gunlocke
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of Gunlocke armchairs comprised of walnut frames, black
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brueton Contemporary Black Leather and Black Steel Tube Frame Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of contemporary armchairs with black powder coated steel tube frames and black leather
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20th Century American Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Steel

Set of 6 MCM Gunlocke Armchairs 4 Gold 2 Black Leather with Walnut Frames
By Gunlocke
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern Gunlocke armchairs set of 6 comprised of walnut frames 4
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Sturdy Blue Patinated Metal Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of four metal high back frame armchairs with upholstered leather seats from the 1980's. All
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Kembo "302" Armchairs with Wire Frames
By Kembo, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tag. Black enameled metal wire frames and original feet.
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Borsani Leather Armchair, Italy, 20th
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Nice, FR
Borsani leather armchair, XX Osvaldo Borsani in red leather, metal frame. Leather armchair by
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Borsani Leather Armchair, Italy, 20th
Borsani Leather Armchair, Italy, 20th
H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Black Leather on Black Frame Tucroma Chair by Guido Faleschini
By Guido Faleschini, Pace Collection, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and cool, this more rare color combination of black leather on black tubular frame, Guido
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair X Frame Throne Chairs Dagobert Style by Navarro Argudo in Oak
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Pair X Frame / Throne Chairs Dagobert Style by Navarro Argudo in Oak   An eye-catching pair of
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

English Edwardian Mahogany Framed Buttoned Wing Armchair
Located in London, west Sussex
This wonderful and very handsome English Edwardian mahogany framed wing armchair features the
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Early 20th Century English Armchairs

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Metal

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Armchair PLAY - Minimalist Designer Chair by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
“PLAY” armchair has an unusual shape that was assembled from several geometric elements. The bagel-shaped detail serves the back of the chair. Handcrafted in Ukraine, this armchair e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Plywood

Armchair PLAY - Minimalist Designer Chair by WOO
Armchair PLAY - Minimalist Designer Chair by WOO
$3,024 / item
H 27.96 in W 30.71 in D 24.41 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

Natural Parota Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These NATURAL PAROTA collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

Patrone Surface Ceiling Light by Thorup Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Patrone Surface Ceiling Light by Thorup Copenhagen Dimensions: D 6 x H 12 cm. Materials: Brass. Available in other colors. Please contact us. Thorup Copenhagen is an independent Da...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Centric Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The Centric wall sconce is a stately take on French modernism, featuring a spun metal mesh shade nestled into a large solid brass bowl. Part of our Axial family of products, the Cent...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Centric Wall Sconces
Centric Wall Sconces
$2,700 / set
H 12 in W 12 in D 7 in
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

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Enamel, Brass

Solana Wall Sconces
Solana Wall Sconces
$2,300 / set
H 13 in W 5 in D 6 in
Ada Sconce 9 Black by Ravenhill Studio (Damp Rated)
By Brendan Ravenhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ada sconce gets its name and its raison d’être from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which dictates that hallway sconces must not protrude from the wall more than 4”. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Sheet Metal

Ada Sconce 9 Black by Ravenhill Studio (Damp Rated)
Ada Sconce 9 Black by Ravenhill Studio (Damp Rated)
$680 / item
H 9 in W 5.75 in D 3.5 in
Alice Flushmount or Sconce in Brass with Hand Blown Sandblasted Glass Cube
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Alice collection is inspired by brutalist modular architecture. The textured hand blown glass cubes are sandblasted to create a soft glow. Available in satin brass or matte black...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

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Brass, Nickel

LU Louis Sconce AS
LU Louis Sconce AS
$1,550 / item
H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
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2010s American Brutalist Table Lamps

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Brass

Gae Aulenti Velvet Armchair from the 1960s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage armchair by Gae Aulenti from the 1960s. The armchair has a tubular steel frame, which makes it much more stable.The armchair is upholstered in jute and its cushions are made...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Gae Aulenti Velvet Armchair from the 1960s
Gae Aulenti Velvet Armchair from the 1960s
$765 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 27.17 in
1990s Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Desk Chair in Black Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Management Chairs, Model EA435, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1969. These examples date to the 1990s. Their...
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1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

White Ceramic Sculptural Vase Italian Contemporary, 21st Century contemporary
By Andrea Salvatori
Located in London, GB
"Composizione 40100 #11" (Maestoso con gioco), 2019, glazed earthenware, measures: H 41 x38 x 38cm Mix of hand-made and 3D printed - Unique piece Andrea Salvatori (Italy, 1975) is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

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Earthenware, Ceramic

White Ceramic Sculptural Vase Italian Contemporary, 21st Century contemporary
White Ceramic Sculptural Vase Italian Contemporary, 21st Century contemporary
$10,729 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.15 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Handmade Ceramic Black Checkered Mushroom Lamp
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
very mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and co...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Handmade Ceramic Black Checkered Mushroom Lamp
Handmade Ceramic Black Checkered Mushroom Lamp
$1,250
H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
LUcloud Sconce AN
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning LUcloud Sconce. A brass and aged nickel, perforated wall sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available for order. Can be wired for use anyw...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

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Brass, Nickel

LUcloud Sconce 
AN
LUcloud Sconce 
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$1,550 / item
H 6 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of metal frame armchair leather you’re looking for. An item from our selection of metal frame armchair leather — often made from metal, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of metal frame armchair leather, we have 4 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of metal frame armchair leather you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of metal frame armchair leather, designed in the Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of metal frame armchair leather over the years, but those crafted by Uultis Design, Cappellini and De Sede are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.