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Modern Chairs We Love

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Uchiwa Uchiwa, an armless armchair, gives a nod to the Atomic Age with a sleek oval-shaped seat and asymmetrical base. Designers Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien of London studio Doshi Levien keep it comfortably modern with a mix of hard-plastic shell and soft-down padding, making it a seat you’ll want to lounge in and space out.
Uchiwa Uchiwa, an armless armchair, gives a nod to the Atomic Age with a sleek oval-shaped seat and asymmetrical base. Designers Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien of London studio Doshi Levien keep it comfortably modern with a mix of hard-plastic shell and soft-down padding, making it a seat you’ll want to lounge in and space out.
Metropolitan Chair The classic Metropolitan Chair designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen in the late 1940s has returned with new materials, courtesy of Carl Hansen & Son. What’s so fantastic about its history? Its name was bequeathed upon it by the Metropolitan Museum in New York, which purchased the chair in 1961. The reissued version is available with solid oak or walnut legs and comes with its distinctive saddle leather seat and backrest in natural, cognac, or black.
Metropolitan Chair The classic Metropolitan Chair designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen in the late 1940s has returned with new materials, courtesy of Carl Hansen & Son. What’s so fantastic about its history? Its name was bequeathed upon it by the Metropolitan Museum in New York, which purchased the chair in 1961. The reissued version is available with solid oak or walnut legs and comes with its distinctive saddle leather seat and backrest in natural, cognac, or black.
Moulin Armchair The Moulin Armchair simplifies the traditional living room seat with a modest steel frame and custom upholstery. It’s a departure from what the late designer Pierre Paulin was known for: fluid, sensually curved chairs that look as though they were made from one solid piece. With Moulin, Paulin added edges and distinct shapes, but he still managed to keep it simple. The seat was part of manufacturer Artifort’s collection by Paulin.
Moulin Armchair The Moulin Armchair simplifies the traditional living room seat with a modest steel frame and custom upholstery. It’s a departure from what the late designer Pierre Paulin was known for: fluid, sensually curved chairs that look as though they were made from one solid piece. With Moulin, Paulin added edges and distinct shapes, but he still managed to keep it simple. The seat was part of manufacturer Artifort’s collection by Paulin.
The East River Chair The color-blocked seat from designer Hella Jongerius appears to dramatically change depending on colors and materials chosen. And what a selection! The East River Chair not only mixes fabrics, but also materials, including wood, metal and leather—all chosen for practical reasons. Leather covers the armrests to protect from dirt and wear. The padded seat extends up the backrest for lumbar support. A collaboration between Jongerius and Vitra—which now sits at the North Delegates Lounge at the U.N. headquarters in New York—inspired the East River seat.
The East River Chair The color-blocked seat from designer Hella Jongerius appears to dramatically change depending on colors and materials chosen. And what a selection! The East River Chair not only mixes fabrics, but also materials, including wood, metal and leather—all chosen for practical reasons. Leather covers the armrests to protect from dirt and wear. The padded seat extends up the backrest for lumbar support. A collaboration between Jongerius and Vitra—which now sits at the North Delegates Lounge at the U.N. headquarters in New York—inspired the East River seat.
Family Chair Tall. Slender. Short. Squat. Akin to our own kin, no single seat in the Family Chair collection is alike. The pieces, designed by Junya Ishigami for Living Divani, have recently been made available for outdoor use. Harmonious proportions and a touch of understated luxury are the hallmarks of Living Divani; the collection consists of five different steel chairs, each with their own custom cushions.
Family Chair Tall. Slender. Short. Squat. Akin to our own kin, no single seat in the Family Chair collection is alike. The pieces, designed by Junya Ishigami for Living Divani, have recently been made available for outdoor use. Harmonious proportions and a touch of understated luxury are the hallmarks of Living Divani; the collection consists of five different steel chairs, each with their own custom cushions.
D'Hauteville Concrete Chair Concrete and rebar take on mid-century modern with the D’Hauteville Concrete Chair, an homage to the classic Eames fiberglass seat. Designers Julie Legros and Henri Lavallard Boget keep it simple and smooth and have created a new heavyweight in the seating arena—at 19.8 pounds!
D'Hauteville Concrete Chair Concrete and rebar take on mid-century modern with the D’Hauteville Concrete Chair, an homage to the classic Eames fiberglass seat. Designers Julie Legros and Henri Lavallard Boget keep it simple and smooth and have created a new heavyweight in the seating arena—at 19.8 pounds!
Kartell Dolly Indoor, outdoor, office or home, the Dolly chair from Kartell is flexible— literally. The structural chair folds for simple storage and transport, and since they’re plastic, the chairs are durable and easy to clean. The rainbow of color options brings a bright hue to any BBQ.
Kartell Dolly Indoor, outdoor, office or home, the Dolly chair from Kartell is flexible— literally. The structural chair folds for simple storage and transport, and since they’re plastic, the chairs are durable and easy to clean. The rainbow of color options brings a bright hue to any BBQ.
Six new colors punch pizzazz into the classic 1966 Collection from Knoll. The new color options extend the palettes—originally developed for the Olivares Chair and David Adjaye’s Washington™ Collection—to the powder-coated legs of the collection designed by Richard Schultz for Florence Knoll who, after retiring, wanted outdoor furniture that could withstand Florida’s corrosive ocean air.
Six new colors punch pizzazz into the classic 1966 Collection from Knoll. The new color options extend the palettes—originally developed for the Olivares Chair and David Adjaye’s Washington™ Collection—to the powder-coated legs of the collection designed by Richard Schultz for Florence Knoll who, after retiring, wanted outdoor furniture that could withstand Florida’s corrosive ocean air.
Elephant Chair Like the animal after which it was named, the Elephant chair combines strength and beauty with practicality and reliability. Available in a variety of bases, including four legs, a trestle, a slide base, and even a rocker, the Elephant is a versatile seat from Kristalia. In addition to the multiple color options (and fabrics for indoors), there is a natural-colored molded polyurethane version—a color that changes over time according to the surrounding environmental conditions.
Elephant Chair Like the animal after which it was named, the Elephant chair combines strength and beauty with practicality and reliability. Available in a variety of bases, including four legs, a trestle, a slide base, and even a rocker, the Elephant is a versatile seat from Kristalia. In addition to the multiple color options (and fabrics for indoors), there is a natural-colored molded polyurethane version—a color that changes over time according to the surrounding environmental conditions.
Ego Chair Algere Design approached the Ego chair thinking about technology and how people live today. Usability followed. The Spanish design team shaped the seat with a creative asymmetrical frame with just one arm rest—perfect for getting work done while holding a tablet.
Ego Chair Algere Design approached the Ego chair thinking about technology and how people live today. Usability followed. The Spanish design team shaped the seat with a creative asymmetrical frame with just one arm rest—perfect for getting work done while holding a tablet.
Layer Chair To put the kibosh on flagrant consumerism, South Korean industrial designer Sohyun Yun created a chair with personality. The Layer chair is an acrylic seat that morphs with one’s mood. It relies on clear sheets imprinted with custom designs that slide in and out of the bottom and top of the chair. Yun’s hope is that if people add their own touch to Layer, they won’t easily toss it when the next trend arrives. “Changeable design leads to long-term use,” said Yun. Layer is available as a custom order.
Layer Chair To put the kibosh on flagrant consumerism, South Korean industrial designer Sohyun Yun created a chair with personality. The Layer chair is an acrylic seat that morphs with one’s mood. It relies on clear sheets imprinted with custom designs that slide in and out of the bottom and top of the chair. Yun’s hope is that if people add their own touch to Layer, they won’t easily toss it when the next trend arrives. “Changeable design leads to long-term use,” said Yun. Layer is available as a custom order.