A contemporary armchair is a padded seat with a backrest and armrests. On ArchiExpo, it differs from traditional versions in its creative use of form, color or materials. For example, it might have a steel rather than a hardwood frame and brightly colored upholstery.
Such a chair can be part of an interior or exterior living room suite, or a unique piece. It may have a massage function, convert into a bed or have integrated storage. Modular and stackable versions offer advantages in commercial applications.
Common frame materials include oak and other hardwoods, and metal. Aluminum is often favored for outdoor chairs due to its lightness and resistance to corrosion. The frame is usually upholstered in a material such as leather, cotton or rattan.
It is important to consider how the form, dimensions, style and color of the chair will fit into its surroundings. Other factors include ease of maintenance, comfort and padding type and density. Features and specifications may depend on intended use. Office armchair seats and backrests may require a height adjustment mechanism. In exterior and commercial applications, weather or stain resistance may be important.
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Contemporary leather recliner armchair (headrest) DS-277 by Christian Werner de Sede AG
The DS-277 is an easy chair that radiates a powerful presence. There is every reason for its self-assured air: as a high-backed armchair perched atop a slim star-shaped base it provides an uplifting seating experience and meets the highest demands in terms of its aesthetics....
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Contemporary garden armchair ALURA Royal Botania - Red Label
Those who thought that it had become quite impossible to bring out a really innovating aluminium range, are proven wrong by the ALURA. All this without compromising...
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Variety and a sense of humour - that's the Fermob way! Frédéric Sofia has reworked its iconic Luxembourg low armchair, adding a supple braided yarn in some eye-catching colours. With...
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Contemporary garden armchair NINIX by Kris Van Puyvelde Royal Botania
A long expected extension of the iconic NINIX collection a modular lounge set. Available both with a stainless steel, and a coated aluminium frame, plus...
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Contemporary armchair Wave lounge 901 design by Peter Maly TONON
Lounge in injected flame retardant...
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Contemporary commercial armchair LEAF by Lievore Altherr Molina Arper
Contemporary comfort inspired by nature for a complete collection: chair, stackable chair, lounge chair and chaise longue. A fresh interpretation of...
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Contemporary armchair ERMES by M. Lipparini MisuraEmme
ERMES is a comfortable armchair. The stitches, accurately, follow the joining line between the exterior rounded stretched surface...
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Contemporary armchair POSA by David Chipperfield B&B Italia
For this project Chipperfield was particularly concerned with finding versatile, robust seating which would meet rigorous usage...
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Contemporary armchair JADE E SHAHAN by Christophe Pillet Porro
Harmonious lines and relaxed seating position distinguish the Jade lounge armchair, which appears to be suspended on a black dyed ash structure with cross...
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Contemporary sled base armchair CURA by wiege Wilkhahn
Sportlich gedrungene Proportionen, klassisch elegante Linienführung und geräumiger Sitzkomfort machen den Freischwinger-Sessel Cura zum Lounge Chair der Spitzenklasse. Neben der klaren, subtil gewölbten Form des...
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Contemporary rocking armchair GRAVITY BALANS by Peter Opsvik VARIÉR
Energy Jumpstart The power nap is an invaluable instrument in your quest for productivity, boosting energy levels and recharging your brain. Float free of gravity and experience the ultimate power nap with...
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Contemporary mesh office armchair COMFORTO 39 Haworth Europe
The Comforto 39 desk chair, from Paolo Favaretto, is a perfect combination of Italian design and sophisticated technology. It offers ergonomic...
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Contemporary bridge armchair LYZ by Rodolfo Dordoni Molteni & C
A modern reinterpretation of the classic tub chair in which...
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Contemporary bridge armchair LUCY by Roberto Lazzeroni LEMA Home
Lucy is a chair and armchair with élégant and...
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Contemporary armchair BUTACA IBIZA by Germán Rodríguez Arias SANTA&COLE
Made of refined and sinuous lines, Ibiza was created in the fifties by Germán Rodríguez...
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Contemporary glass armchair GHOST by Cini Boeri FIAM ITALIA
The GHOST “mini” pays homage to this fragile-looking chair model, which retains the playful, ironic spirit of what is actually a...
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Contemporary mesh office armchair WINNER Actiu
WINNER it is a comfortable chair because it is perfectly...
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Contemporary commercial armchair PFISTER Knoll
Collection includes a standard lounge chair, petite lounge chair, standard settee, petite settee, standard ottoman, petite ottoman, standard sofa, petite sofa and modular sofa system Ideal for all residential and office applications Dimensions Standard Lounge Chair...
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Contemporary armchair REDONDO by Patricia Urquiola MOROSO
Structure Chair and small armchair in injected flame-retardant foam with internal frame in steel. Feet in polypropylene. Sofas and elements: Stress-resistant polyurethane foam with differentiated densities...
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Contemporary wingchair ANGELO Donghia
Angelo Donghia custom made this wing chair for a clients residence in the Canyon Country Club in Palm Springs. The Donghia Design Studio has updated the...
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Contemporary garden armchair PARK LIFE by Jasper Morrison KETTAL
Park Life is a complete family of furniture for outdoors, whose clean cut profile is adaptable to a wide...
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Contemporary commercial armchair DUNDER by Stefan Borselius Blå Station
Dunder is an easy chair and an extendable modular sofa that adapts easily and elegantly to the setting in which it is used. Dunder modular seating consists of five different sections – middle,...
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Contemporary commercial armchair EVANEAU by Lauren Rottet Coalesse
Created by American designer Lauren Rottet, the Evaneau collection has classic, clean lines that are perfectly suited to transitional as well as contemporary...
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Contemporary commercial armchair Q_BIC Haworth
The q_bic range of lounge seats, benches and tables comes from a classical modernistic design by Markus Denstädt. The cubic shape and...
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Contemporary armchair CITTA by Didier Gomez Ligne Roset
Citta is a 'future classic', which nevertheless harks back to the 1930s, perfectly embodying the luxurious 'rive gauche' styling of French interior...
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Contemporary armchair 212 L.W.S by Philippe Starck Cassina
Armchair, ottoman and sofas in two depths. The frame is made of tubular steel. Upholstery in different densities CFC-free polyurethane and polyester wadding....
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Contemporary armchair JUNO by Norway Says CLASSICON
This armchair by the Scandinavian design group Norway Says is like the trailblazing jazz coming out of Northern Europe: sensual, clear and unpretentious. But it is this very understatement...
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Contemporary armchair YALE by J.M.Massaud MDF Italia
An armchair and sofas with large seat cushions. Frame in extruded aluminium, die-cast aluminium legs lacquered in matt black or white, or in gloss white....
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Contemporary armchair JOCKEY by Francois Azambourg POLTRONA FRAU
A form of modern classicism. The seat has been designed to welcome the body in a flexible and soft embrace. The insertion of thin elastic...
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Contemporary armchair with casters 8551 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa Herman Miller
Beautifully styled ‘tub’ armchair suitable for reception zones, breakout areas, meeting rooms or working spaces. 8551’s unique construction features a slim...
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Contemporary leather recliner armchair CAPRI by Hannes Wettstein Herman Miller
In the office, at home, or in public spaces, whether the setting is formal or informal, the Capri armchair from the Herman Miller Collection is a comfortable place to meet, chat, or just...
