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15 Must See Outrageous Modern Chair Designs

ByFF2 Updated onMay 29, 2022

Modern Chair Designs

Beautiful Ideas for living room designs. Modern chair designs create concept pieces of furniture that allow us as human beings to relax. Though they are some of the oldest and simplest objects mankind has designed, some designers have thrown out even the basic concept of the chair instead of more unique modern thinking as these examples show.

Table of Contents
  • Modern Chair Designs
    • SK Fishbone
    • Christopher Knight Home Balen Mid-Century Birch Rocker
    • Ontwerpers Laptop Chair
    • Cabinet Chair
    • Luis JJ Rocking Armchair
    • Mid-Century Retro Modern Accent Chair
    • SheetSeat Folding
    • Vortex Modern Mid-Century Side Chair
    • Bouquet Chair by Moroso
    • Binta Armchair from Moroso M'Afrique Collection
    • Mid-Century Retro Modern Velvet Upholstered Lounge Chair
    • Savannah Bent Wood Rocker
    • Yellow Plastic Armchair Natural Wood Legs
    • Cloud by Richard Hutton
    • Richardson Seating Cracked Ice Retro Chrome Kitchen Chair
    • Accent Mid Centuray Modern Chair
    • Voido Rocker by Ron Arad
    • Retro Brown Top Grain Leather & Aluminum Chair
    • Sound by Natuzzi
    • Christopher Knight Home Salazar Modern Design Accent Chair
    • MDF Italia Style
    • Marcel Wanders Designs
    • Lobster and Shelly by Verikon
    • The Cut by Domenico de Palo
    • The Ghost

Keep an open mind as you look at the pictures. Sure, these may not be right for your living space, but think about how big a design statement they would make.

SK Fishbone

This sculptural wooden design features vertical slats that make a strange statement and look something like a cartoon fish skeleton. Designer Nicolas Marzouanlian developed this eco-friendly indoor or patio style to be a purist piece of furniture, making it without the use of glue or screws.


Christopher Knight Home Balen Mid-Century Birch Rocker

Christopher Knight Home Balen Mid-Century Birch Rocker, Black Checkerboard and Dark Espresso

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Ontwerpers Laptop Chair

The laptop chair was a unique design for those who wanted a chair to sit in and have their laptop directly on hand and not in their laps. If you liked the Cabinet Chair but not the entire bookcase surroundings, then the “Cleanroom Chair” from Ontwerpers may be the perfect place to sit and surf the net. This modern “digital age” chair is made from fiber reinforced artificial resin with a metal frame and combines good ergonomics and functionality.

Ontwerpers Laptop Chair
Ontwerpers Laptop Chair

Cabinet Chair

The cabinet chair

The new design label Gispen incorporated the Cleanroom Chair into their NgispeN collection and a variety of colors are available. See many more cutting edge modern furniture designs from Ontwepers of Rotterdam. 8


Azalea Retro Metal Chairs

Crosley Furniture CO1026-YE Azalea Retro Metal Chairs (Set of 2), Yellow

Luis JJ Rocking Armchair

In this outrageous rocking chair the elements of shag rug, metal arms and wooden rocking sleds have been combined. Despite its unusual appearance the “shag rug” combines design elements in such a way that it is surely comfortable to sit on. Designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia.

Rocking Chair Luis JJ

Luis JJ Rocking Armchair


Mid-Century Retro Modern Accent Chair

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JOYBASE Mid-Century Retro Modern Accent Chair
JOYBASE Mid-Century Retro Modern Accent Chair
  • SIT BACK AND RELAX IN THIS COZY, YET STYLISH, SOLID WOOD ACCENT CHAIR
  • The soothing black upholstered PU leather cushions are supported by a sturdy solid wood frame
  • Sharp details include button tufting, piping along the edges of the cushions
  • Its ergonomically designed to accommodate your relaxation need and it’s also equipped with arms to support your posture while resting and enjoying your downtime
  • What a calm, cool and collected chair
  • The angular frame and leather have all the proponents for that retro look with modern amenity
  • The clean lines and contemporary style ensures that this chair can fit into almost any decor
  • Confidently place the chair on the wood floor, laminate or linoleum floors without worry
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SheetSeat Folding

Designers Ufuk Keskin and Efecem Kutuk took space saving to another level with their “SheetSeat” which is made of plywood and can be flattened to a mere 3/4″ space. The concept of a set folding up this small is a remarkable innovation in modern design thinking.
folding chairs flat design


Vortex Modern Mid-Century Side Chair

Poly and Bark Vortex Modern Mid-Century Side Chair with Wooden Walnut Legs for Kitchen, Living Room and Dining Room, Yellow
Vortex Modern Mid-Century Side Chair

Bouquet Chair by Moroso

The “Bouquet Chair” from designer Tokujin Yoshioka was inspired by an installation in the Moroso New York showroom that included 30 thousands of paper tissues that simulated a cloud-like atmosphere. Outrageous in most settings you could imagine, it likely will not be gracing many “bachelor pads” and might even challenge girl pads.

Moroso Bouquet Chair
Bouquet Chair by Moroso

Armen Living Summer Chair in Green Fabric

Armen Living Summer Chair in Green Fabric and Walnut Wood Finish
Armen Living Summer Chair in Green Fabric

Binta Armchair from Moroso M’Afrique Collection

As a guy it’s hard to put colors together and usually mixing multiple colors is a bad idea. The “Binta Armchair” from Moroso screams “loud” in every possible way, a crazy mix of outrageous colors and patterns. Sure, a super-casual style can work in the right setting, but imagine trying to fit this somewhere in your own living space.

Binta Armchair from Moroso M’Afrique Collection
Modern African Upholstered Armchairs

Mid-Century Retro Modern Velvet Upholstered Lounge Chair

Accent chair allows you to enjoy all that your room has to offer, whether it is your living room, office, home office, or study, with modern undertones, and vintage elements.

COMFORTABLE PADDED CUSHION

Comfortable and sturdy, these velvet chairs come with high-density memory foam cushions and a good velvet fabric to ensure you can rest comfortably for long hours. Elegant luxury-reflecting a quieter fashion, experience a tasteful of noble, supported by an exposed metal frame in a gold tone metallic finish Plastic antislip and floor protection.


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Savannah Bent Wood Rocker

Real wood-working is an art form that dates back to the inception of furniture itself, and Jolyon Yates carries on the tradition in style. According to Yates his focus is to “display the soul by reflecting the care and honesty with which they have been conceived and crafted in a world of loveless volume manufacturing”.

The Savannah Rocker molds carefully selected Birch Ply into outrageous shape to create this mastery in modern design and depart from “mass production” principles.

Rocking Chair Bent Wood Furniture
Savannah Bent Wood Rocker

Yellow Plastic Armchair Natural Wood Legs

Lovely Armchair Design
Modern Bucket Dining Arm Chair with Natural Wood Legs in Yellow
Modern Bucket Dining Arm Chair with Natural Wood Legs in Yellow
  • Plastic armchair for dining room living space
  • Made of heavy-duty white plastic with matte Finish
  • Our Mold material has strong UV protection (Avoid the chairs discoloration or goes Yellow), keep the chairs long lasting
  • Made from 100% solid wood dowel legs w/floor protectors for sensitive flooring. (Beware of softer wood has less dense, weight capability and stability are not as good as our chairs)
  • Ideal for home and office use – living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, nurseries, waiting areas, parties, banquets, etc
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Cloud by Richard Hutton

The “Cloud” by Richard Hutton is an unusual creation. They construct it from nickel plated cast-aluminum in the shapes of small balls resembling features found in clouds. Standard upholstery options for most are usually in the realms of fabric and leather. In this example, nickel plated aluminum presents an outrageous alternative to traditional fabric or leather upholstery.

Richard Hutton Chairs
Cloud by Richard Hutton

Richardson Seating Cracked Ice Retro Chrome Kitchen Chair

Retro Chair
Richardson Seating Single Tone Channel Handle Back Retro Kitchen Chair with 1" Pulled Seat, Cracked Ice Red, 18″
Richardson Seating Single Tone Channel Handle Back Retro Kitchen Chair with 1" Pulled Seat, Cracked Ice Red, 18″
  • Made in the USA
  • 18 inch Seat Height
  • Chrome plated Steel frame
  • Strong enough for restaurant use
  • 1 year manufacturers warranty for commercial or resident
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Accent Mid Centuray Modern Chair

Mid Centuray Modern Chair
Modway Engage Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Fabric Accent Arm Lounge Chair in Laguna
Modway Engage Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Fabric Accent Arm Lounge Chair in Laguna
  • Upholstered
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Voido Rocker by Ron Arad

Designer Ron Arad uses polyurethane to add structural integrity and visual appeal to the “Voido” rocking chair. Voido’s never-ending curves look artistic and sensual when viewed from any angle.

Voido Rocking Chair

Retro Brown Top Grain Leather & Aluminum Chair

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ACME FURNITURE Brancaster Chair, Retro Brown Top Grain Leather/Aluminum
ACME FURNITURE Brancaster Chair, Retro Brown Top Grain Leather/Aluminum
  • Top grain Leather
  • Pillows not included
  • Tight Back & Seat Cushion
  • Imported from China and passed the
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Sound by Natuzzi

At first glance the new Sound from Natuzzi of Italy is without a doubt a great-looking classic option. Upon further full body inspection and a touch of today’s modern technology one will find an iPod jack and speakers placed perfectly in the headrest for a relaxing musical experience. Natuzzi gets two thumbs up for recognizing the importance of integrating technology into its otherwise typical-looking design.

Sound Chair
Sound by Natuzzi

Christopher Knight Home Salazar Modern Design Accent Chair

Beautiful Accent Chair
Christopher Knight Home 305498 Kendal Traditional Fabric Accent Chair, Print, Matte Black
Christopher Knight Home 305498 Kendal Traditional Fabric Accent Chair, Print, Matte Black
  • CONTEMPORARY: With clean lines and tapered legs, this accent chair features a prominent contemporary style. With a minimalistic and comfortable design, this chair will blend seamlessly with your decor while providing ample seating space in any room.
  • UPHOLSTERED: Our accent chair is generously upholstered, giving any room a refined appearance. This provides a smooth, immaculate texture for this piece as well as plush seating.
  • RUBBERWOOD: Our wood not only offers plenty of durability, but it also gives this piece a beautiful natural-grain look. Combined with a gorgeous finish, this wood will truly stand out in any room.
  • TAPERED LEGS: This chair showcases elegantly tapered legs for a chic look. With two straight front legs and two gently sloped back legs, this piece not only provides a stable structure but also a refined look to your home.
  • ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: Some assembly is required for this chair. All of the instructions and tools needed for assembly are includ
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MDF Italia Style

MDF Italia may be what the future of furniture holds. The stainless steel versions of the Lofty are limited and unsurprisingly, the work involved has a significant effect on the price. One cannot be sure how comfortable the chrome version is, but I can see it is very striking.

Chair MDF Italia
Chair MDF Italia

Marcel Wanders Designs

Marcel Wanders (2 July 1963) is a Dutch designer, and art director in the Marcel Wanders studio in Amsterdam, who designs architectural, interior and industrial projects.

Crochet Chair Marcel Wanders

Troy Chair Marcel Wanders

Lobster and Shelly by Verikon

Verikon, a veteran of Scandinavian furniture designed the “Lobster” and “Shelly” chairs with help from Oluf Lund and Eva Paarmann, who work with furniture inspired by the skeletons of crayfish.

The results are sculptural and comfortable shapes with a very strong construction, like the skeleton of a lobster. Inspiration and construction aside, the Lobster and Shelly show us the modern lounge seating like never before, in a really creative and understated design.

Shelley Chair Verikon Furniture
Lobster Chair

The Cut by Domenico de Palo

The “Cut” from AntiDiva creates visual impact from opposing shapes. The outrageous element of Cut is its stark minimalism and how it creates such a stunning modern design out of a simple conceptual “cut” in a solid object. You would think that “less would not create more”. But in the case of this one it does. The look when several are put together into a sectional is every striking.

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The Ghost

The “Ghost” from FIAM makes the list but last as it is constructed of solid glass, a very unpractical structural material. This chair is currently shown in museums around the world including the Triennale di Milan, Italy and the Corning Museum of Glass, N.Y USA, further proving it to be more of a novelty than a design for everyday use.

Bent Glass Chair Fiam Italy
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