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Modern Armchairs

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Palm Springs Armchair by Anderssen Voll
Located in Geneve, CH
Palm springs armchair by Anderssen & Voll Materials: Polyurethane foam of different densities, covered with fabric or leather. Base in bronze lacquered metal. Technique: Lacquered ...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Papillon Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Papillon easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: polyethelene, steel. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 91 cm x 108 cm x H 192 cm. The Papillon easy armchair a...
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2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Duke Leather Armchair by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Duke leather armchair by Madheke. Dimensions: W 97.2 x D 77.4 x H 106.2 cm. Materials: Wood, leather, metal. Leather upholstered back with deep leather upholstered seat and back...
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2010s Indian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

BD Lounger Chair by BD Barcelona in Leather
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Jaime Hayon The Lounger. It has an elegance carried throughout the series, the comfort that this typology requires in an armchair and the unmistakable hallmark in Hayo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Modern Wing Chair Light Blue Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
The AVI armchair. Be embraced by this modern twist of the Classic wing chair with its soft curves and its comfortable upholstery. Its dynamically sh...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Calyx Highback Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Calyx armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, Steel. Dimensions: 73 cm x 91 cm x H 100.5cm Like the lustrous diamond, Calyx features a matrix of interwoven polye...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Black Bridge Altay Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Bridge Altay armchair by Patricia Urquiola Materials: Structure in natural solid beech varnished or black lacquered. Seat in full-grain black leather Technique: Lacquered and...
Category

2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of 2, Wilson Chairs by Eloi Schultz
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Wilson chairs by Eloi Schultz Materials: Solid European walnut with waxed finish Dimensions: H 94 x 60 x 60 cm Eloi Schultz graduated as an architect at the Ecole Nationale de la Villette...
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2010s Belgian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Moragas Beech Wood Contemporary Art Armchair by Antoni De Moragas Gallissà
Located in Geneve, CH
Moragas armchair by Antoni de Moragas Gallissà Dimensions: D 84 x W 79 x H 92 cm Materials: beech, fabric. Available in other fabrics. Moragas is an...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Super Jardim, Black Armchair by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Super Jardim - black armchair by Cultivado Em Casa. Dimensions: 105 x 80 x 73 cm. Materials: Stainless steel, PVC hose, nozzle and faucet. Also available: Green, red, blue, yell...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2004 Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chair in Orange with Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Mandarin Chairs, originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA C. 2004. The chairs are comprised of sculptural...
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Early 2000s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Natural Walnut "Block" Armchair, Jonas Lutz
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural walnut "Block" armchair - Jonas Lutz Dimensions: 74.2 W x 68.7 D x 74.2 H cm Materials: Natural walnut veneer, brass plated legs, sheepskin Different finishes are availabl...
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2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

DS-161 Armchair by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-161 armchair by De Sede Dimensions: D 54 x W 79 x H 72 cm Materials: aluminium, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. A linear outer conto...
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2010s Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Super Jardim, Red Armchair by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Super Jardim - red armchair by Cultivado Em Casa. Dimensions: 105 x 80 x 73 cm. Materials: Stainless steel, PVC hose, nozzle and faucet Also Available: Green, blue, black, yello...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

C. 1949 Set of Four Knoll Domus Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara with Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Domus Chairs, Model 141, initially designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1946. These chairs were manufactured in Finland by Keravan Puuteollisuus, and distributed in...
Category

1940s American Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch, Oak

Chaplin Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Chaplin armchair by Collector Materials: Structure in oak wood. Upholstered in fabric. Genuine leather details. Dimensions: W 110 x D 85 x H 60 cm...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Fedra Armchair by Woody Fidler
Located in Geneve, CH
Fedra armchair by Woody Fidler Materials: Olive wood Dimensions: W 57 x D 47 x H 67 cm Seat width 43 cm Seat depth 37 cm Woody Fidler feels honored to live in a country where olive growing dates back to 4000 BC...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Armchairs

Materials

Olive

Oak Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak armchair by Collector Dimensions: W 75 x D 70 x H 77 cm Materials: Fabric, oak wood Other materials available The Collector brand aims to be part of the daily life by fusi...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 4 Outdoor Gardenia Armchairs with Cover by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 outdoor Gardenia armchairs with cover by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: D 89 x W 70 x H 166 cm Materials: Structure in cast aluminum and laminates in extruded aluminum. Powder ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vienna Lounge Armchair Canaletto Yellow by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna Lounge canaletto yellow by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 53, D 50 cm Materials: Lounge armchair in stained beech wood and straw; upholstered seat and...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Chaplin Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Chaplin armchair by Collector Materials: Structure in oak wood. Upholstered in fabric. Genuine leather details. Dimensions: W 110 x D 85 x H 60 cm F...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Hand Carved Massive Oak Wood Armchair Inspired by Ancient Egyptian Temples
Located in Cairo, EG
Hand-carve massive oak wood armchair inspired by Ancient Egyptian Temples. The temple armchair is regarded as the spiritual Godfather of the Nubia Collection. This regal chair...
Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Lalong Upholstered Chaise Lounge in Navy Blue Fabric Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Como, IT
Lalong is a chaise lounge designed by Aldo Cibic with soft lines, upholstered and covered with removable navy blue cotton fabric. It lies on six ant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery

1980s Set of Four Werther Toffoloni for Cassina / Atelier Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Dining Chairs, designed in the 1980s by Werther Toffoloni for Cassina. They were distributed by Atelier International. The frames of the chairs are lacquered in...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

2022 Hoffmann Kahleyss Design for CondeHouse Kari Armchair in Black Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Kari Armchair, originally designed by Hoffmann Kahleyss for CondeHouse. This particular example was produced in Japan in 2022. The chair is comprised of a black Japanese oa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Lounger White Armchair by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Lounger white armchair by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: D 91 x W 76 x H 99 cm Materials: armchair with a cast aluminum base structure and footstool with tubular steel legs and painted....
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Black Elliot Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Elliot armchair by Collector Materials: Solid oak wood armrests. Black Lacquerd metal frame structure. Uphostered in leather. Dimensions: W 85 x ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

Set of 4 Black Cielo Stacking Chair with Armrest by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 black Cielo stacking chair with armrest by Sebastian Herkner Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: ...
Category

2010s German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Vienna Little Armchair, Canaletto, Anthracite by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna little armchair, canaletto, anthracite by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina. Dimensions: H 78, W 53, D 50 cm. Materials: stained beech wood li...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

armchair model Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&B purple velvet
Located in Milano, MI
Le Bambole is a project created in 1972 by designer Mario Bellini for B&B Italia (then known as C&B). This is a collection of revolutionary upholstered items, which appear as a seri...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Velvet Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
This pair of Italian armchairs dates from the 1950s and reflects the refined material contrasts and decorative sensibility characteristic of the period. Each armchair is constructed ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

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

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Indoor Gardenia Red Armchair by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor Gardenia red armchair by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: D 89 x W 70 x H 100 cm Materials: structure in cast aluminum and laminates in extruded aluminum. Powder coating in Alesta ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Forma Petite Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Forma Petite armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, steel. Also available in right or left. Dimensions: 66cm x 84cm x H 82cm. A contemporary collection perfect...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4, Vienna Little Armchair, Beech Wood, Red Contour by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, vienna little armchair, natural beech wood, Red Contour by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 53, D 50 cm Materials: Beech Wood Chair with Straw Back a...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

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

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of 2 Seso Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Seso armchair by Collector Designer: Davide Monopoli Materials: Upholstered in Siege black fabric. Solid oak wood structure. Dimensions: W 61...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 4, Vienna Soft Little Armchairs, Tropic by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, Vienna soft little armchair, Tropic by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 53, D 50 cm Materials: Natural beechwood little armchair with upholstered sea...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of RIMA Design Armchairs Made in Italy
Located in Catania, IT
Pair of eco-leather and iron armchairs, Italian production of the 1960s attributable to the designer Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, the beautiful armchairs are in excellent condition, but...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of RIMA Design Armchairs Made in Italy
Pair of RIMA Design Armchairs Made in Italy
$1,520 Sale Price / set
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Outdoor Gardenia Brown Armchair with Cover by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor gardenia brown armchair with cover by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: D 89 x W 70 x H 166 cm Materials: Structure in cast aluminum and laminates in extruded aluminum. Powder coat...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Secreto Little Armchair, Black Matt Lacquer by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Secreto little armchair, Black Matt Lacquer by Colé Italia with Lorenz Kaz Dimensions: H 76, D 52, W 57, cm Materials: Solid beech wood natural or lacquered finishing Also Avail...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Set of 4, Vienna Little Armchair, Canaletto, Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, Vienna little armchair, stained beech wood, red by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 53, D 50 cm. Materials: stained beech wood little armchair with V...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4, Secreto Little Armchairs, White Matt Lacquer by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, Secreto little armchair - white matt lacquer by Colé Italia with Lorenz Kaz Dimensions: H 76, D 52, W 57, cm Materials: Solid beech wood natural or lacquered finishing ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Honey Cielo Stacking Chair with Armrest by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey Cielo stacking chair with armrest by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made ...
Category

2010s German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Carson Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Carson armchair by Collector Materials: Fully upholstered in boho 10 fabric Solid walnut feet Dimensions: W 86 x D 76 x H 70 cm SH 43 cm Your f...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Carson Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Carson armchair by Collector Materials: Fully upholstered in boho 10 fabric Solid walnut feet Dimensions: W 86 x D 76 x H 70 cm SH 43 cm Your f...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vienna Soft Little Armchair, Orion by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna soft little armchair, orion by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 53, D 50 cm Materials: Natural beechwood little armchair with upholstered seat and back ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Vienna Lounge Armchair Beech Blue by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna lounge beech blue by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 53, D 50 cm Materials: Lounge armchair in natural beech wood and straw; upholstered seat and back....
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Set of 2 Black Chromed You Armchairs by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Black Chromed You Armchairs by Luca Nichetto Materials: Lacquered metal structure. Fabric upholstery. Structure colors: Black chrome, red or beige lacquered. Seat and back c...
Category

2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4, Vienna Soft Little Armchairs, Heart by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, Vienna soft little armchair, Heart by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 53, D 50 cm Materials: Natural beechwood little armchair with upholstered seat...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Secreto Little Armchair, Natural Beech by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Secreto little armchair - Natural Beech by Colé Italia with Lorenz Kaz Dimensions: H 76, D 52, W 57, cm Materials: Solid beech wood natural or lacquered finishing Also Available...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Visionnaire Camden Armchair with Wood Frame and Upholstery by Mauro Lipparini
Located in Bologna, IT
Small padded armchair. External structure in resin with leather upholstery. Seat divided in three parts, padding in polyurethane with different densities, upholstery in fabric. Suppo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

“010” Armchair by FFFF, Spain, 2024
Located in Madrid, ES
The 010 armchair was designed and handcrafted in Spain in 2024 by FFFF, the furniture line created by Chilean designer Francisco Jordán. Executed in lacquered metal, the armchair ref...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Modern Annibale Oste for Dilmos Armchair Aluminium Cast Fabric
Located in Milan, IT
Armchair with a structure in sand casting with patinated aluminium finish for Dilmos Milano. The seat is coverd with a silver soft fabric. Reproduces the interrupted moment, the susp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Chrome Nido by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Chrome Nido by Imperfettolab 2008 Dimensions: W 130 x D 97 x H 66 cm Materials: Varnished fibreglass, metal base Chrome finish Imperfetto Lab Who we are? We are a family. Ve...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Sassi by Atelier Oï
Located in Geneve, CH
Sassi by Atelier oï Dimensions: W 64.5 x D 61 x H 80 cm Materials: Wood and foam Upholstery: fabrics or leathers The Sassi armchair borrows its Italian name and its shape from ...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

Indoor Gardenia Armchair by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor Gardenia armchair by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: D 89 x W 70 x H 100 cm Materials: structure in cast aluminum and laminates in extruded aluminum. Powder coating in Alesta Anod...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Carson Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Carson armchair by Collector. Materials: Fully upholstered in boho 10 fabric Solid walnut feet Dimensions: W 86 x D 76 x H 70 cm SH 43 cm Available in different fabrics an...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Hagia Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Hagia easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, nylon. Steel. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 75cm x 60 cm x H 80cm Bask in Hagia’s regal luxury a...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Portugal pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Finn Juhl, De Sede, Jaime Hayon, and Philippe Starck. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $139 and tops out at $497,965 while the average work can sell for $4,833.