Modern armchairs
Modern armchairs feature clean lines, simple volumes and uncluttered finishes. They fit into rational, often open spaces, where each element has a clear function. This category brings together independent seating, with or without armrests, designed to fit together in a coherent whole. Each modern chair reflects an assertive formal choice, combining functionality with a measured visual presence. Placement depends on the type of room, associated furniture and desired circulation. read more >
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Orange velvet armchairElbrousse
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Fabric armchairSilkeborg
£1000 £755-25%
Blue velvet armchairViela
£1210 £845-30%
Grey leather armchairHamar
£2290 £1640-30%
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Three-legged armchairWellinfield
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Anthracite velvet swivel armchairBalmat
£720 £555-25%
Camel leather armchairKrieger
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Yellow velvet swivel armchairBalmat
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Modern armchair: seating designed for contemporary interiors
The modern armchair is based on precise formal principles: simplicity of line, consistency of proportion, absence of superfluous ornamentation. It is part of a sober visual language, where each component responds to a function. Models vary according to their use: lounge chair, conversation piece, reading area or complementary seating in a multifunctional room. Their design is intended to accompany rational interiors, where spatial legibility takes precedence over decorative staging.
These armchairs come in compact or more enveloping formats. Some favor an upright, dynamic seat, while others introduce a more pronounced incline for relaxing use. Structures are often exposed or treated with continuous finishes: metal frame, natural wood or central base. The overall effect is to strike a balance between comfort and visual clarity, without breaking with the environment in which the chair fits.
Materials, colors and spatial layout
The materials used reinforce the immediate identification of the modern chair: smooth, technical fabric, stretched leather or structured microfiber. The base can be visible or integrated into the base, depending on the desired effect. Colors are generally neutral (gray, sand, black, anthracite), but some models come in bold hues to create contrast. The choice depends on the place given to the armchair in the overall composition: visual punctuation or discreet extension of existing furniture.
The modern armchair is designed to coexist with other elements without overpowering them. It can be used alone in a secondary space or in series to structure a conversation zone. In open-plan living rooms, it can be used to define a function without partitions. Its compact shape facilitates integration in rooms with free-flowing traffic, while wider models are suitable for isolated set-ups, with sufficient visual clearance around them.
Uses, modularity and maintenance
This type of armchair is suitable for a variety of uses, but remains mainly dedicated to a one-off domestic or tertiary setting: living room, reception desk, bedroom. It is generally neither reclinable nor adjustable, but some models swivel or incorporate discreet functions (fixed footrest, slightly flexible backrest). The aim remains legibility and volume control, with no visible mechanism.
When it comes to maintenance, upholstery is chosen for its resistance to everyday use. Treated fabrics or synthetic materials facilitate cleaning. Some chairs have removable covers, while others can be dry-cleaned according to the manufacturer's instructions. The choice of material will therefore depend as much on the intended use as on the desired overall look.
In conclusion, modern armchairs offer a legible, stable and formally controlled seating experience. Their presence is measured by their ability to structure a space without cluttering it, in coherence with a contemporary and rational layout logic.
Modern armchairs offer a legible, stable and formally controlled seating experience
