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Modern Lounge Chairs

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Vintage McGuire Cerused Rattan Lounge Chairs with Ottomans – Set of 4
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a beautiful set of two chairs with ottomans designed by John McGuire, circa the 1990s. McGuire designs mix incredible materials, forms, and textures to ...
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1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Hardwood

Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti "Peggy 63970" Lounge Chairs, Italy 1990
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of impressive lounge chairs with a “throne like” appearance, designed by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti in the 1990’s. The chairs are made of a wooden frame and new taupe velvet...
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1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Tubular Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair and ottoman in steel and leather, Europe, 1950s. Modern tubular armchair and matching ottoman. These items are made of bent tubular steel with black saddle leather upholste...
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1950s European Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Custom Made Mixed Metals Lounge Chair - Sold Separately
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W31 D30 H32.5 SW27 SD22 SH16 Custom Low Profile Metal Chair with a curved metal arm and very fun solid brass feet. Item has NOT been restored and shows well with no major areas stru...
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2010s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Single Ruched Leather Lounge Chair in the Style of De Sede, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s French lounge chair in the style of De Sede. This regal chair features a block frame with curved arms and sits low to the ground on circular acrylic feet. It retains the origin...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Pair of Lounge Chairs, Italian Manufacture, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lounge armchairs with large trapezoidal backrests on conical legs. The armchairs have been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality black and white patterned fabric. The...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early Fritz Hansen Egg Chair
Located in New York, NY
Authentic early example of the iconic Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen. Fritz Hansen signature is etched into the base. This chair features cognac upholstery in what appears to be fake l...
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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Penca Lounge Chair
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Penca is a line of outdoor furniture with a strong Mexican identity, designed for residential spaces as well as for common areas of restaurants or boutique hotels. The concept of the...
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2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Iconic Eero Aarnio Giant Ball Chair
Located in New York, NY
he Leather Ball Chair Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 The Ball Chair was designed in the early 196...
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of 1940s Rounded Arm Belgian Armchairs with New Cushions
Located in Toronto, CA
A pair of excellent chairs. The 1940's Belgian wood frames feature swooping round arms and original cotton webbing. Updated and accentuated with new cushions boasting a vanilla-hued ...
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1940s Belgian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Vintage Barcelona Chair & Footstool by Knoll International, Early 1970s
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Lounge chair and footstool designed by Mies van der Rohe. U.S.A., Knoll International, Early 1970s. Original super vintage and patinated 'BARCELONA CHAIR' in brown leather. Chrome...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Seat height: 14.18"
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Two Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing a one-of-a-kind wooden sculpture by renowned artist Salvador Dali. The Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat wood sculpture sunbed is a unique and exclusive piece that is...
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2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Felt Chair by Marc Newson for Cappellini, Italy designed in 1993
Located in New York, NY
Red lacquered ‘Felt’ chair designed by Marc Newson (Sydney, *1963) in 1993 for the Italian manufacturer Cappellini. The chair features a reinforced fiberglass shell and an aluminum s...
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1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ward Bennett for Brickell Newly Caned "Sled" Lounge Chair, Circa 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Chromed Steel & Cane Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickell. Featuring the vintage low chromed x frame, with newly natural and unstained cane seat, curved back, covered a...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Graffiti Project Lounge Chair by Wonwoo Koo
Located in Geneve, CH
Graffiti Project Lounge Chair by Wonwoo Koo Dimensions: D 87.3 x W 50 x H 72.7 cm. Materials: Oak wood veneer. Different color options are available: black, beige, white gray, blue ...
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2010s South Korean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Tubular Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair in steel and leather, Europe, 1950s. Modern armchair made in Europe in the 1950s. This chair is made of bent tubular steel with black saddle leather upholstery. Beautif...
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1950s European Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Contemporary Lounge Chair by Interlude
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W30 D27 H31 SW24 SD21 SH17 AH24 Royce Lounge Chair by Interlude home in great gently used condition. Item shows well with no visible breaks or large damages to wooden frame. Sheepsk...
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2010s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Molteni&C Piccadilly Armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni The design springs from the way different surfaces criss-cross each other to create new and enveloping without armrests. This is a floor sample model. ...
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2010s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed with Cushion
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Two Sunbeds. Design by Salvador Dalí­­, 1903 Manufactured by BD Barcelona Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repelle...
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2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Loop Upholstered Lounge Chair with Solid Oak Frame
Located in New York, NY
This lounge chair, inspired by timeless mid-century aesthetics, combines generous proportions with a sleek Nordic frame and robust wooden legs crafted using traditional techniques. T...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Upholstered Lounge Chair with an Iron and Wood Structure.
Located in New York, NY
A harmoniously designed lounge chair, crafted for both aesthetic appeal and comfort, seamlessly blending into diverse spaces such as living rooms and hotel lobbies. Highlighted by a ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brazilian Wood & Beige Wool Bouclè MP-163 Earth Chairs by Percival Lafer
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Born in Brazil in 1936, architect, product and furniture designer Percival Lafer managed to design pieces that were categorised as fine design for affordable prices. Lafer made an in...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Dun Hou Lounge Chair by objective OBJECT Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Dun Hou Lounge Chair by objective OBJECT Studio Dimensions: D 81.5 x W 127 x H 96.5 cm Materials: Stainless steel, marble, wood, velvet, steel, foam. objective OBJECT an embodimen...
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2010s Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

1970’s Modern Orange & Black Tube Cantilever Sling Lounge Chairs Jerry Johnson S
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Modern orange & black painted tube cantilever sling lounge chairs in the style of Jerry Johnson, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintag...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Block Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstered lounge chair. Shown in mohair fabric.
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet

"Jazz" adjustable leather recliner and ottoman set by Ekornes
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Iconic "Jazz" adjustable leather recliner and ottoman set by Ekornes. Signed. ottoman: 12"w x 19"d x 18"h
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1980s Norwegian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set Of 2 Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair And Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair And Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: Lounge Chair: D 100.3 x W 64.8 x H 73.7 cm. Ottoman: D 63.5 x W 64.8 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Uphol...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 100.3 x W 64.8 x H 73.7 cm. Materials: Upholstery and polished chrome. Indoor lounge chair comprised of solid steel b...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed with Cushion
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design by Salvador Dalí­­, 1903 Manufactured by BD Barcelona Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repellent foam and material...
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2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set Of 2 Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair And Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair And Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: Lounge Chair: D 100.3 x W 64.8 x H 73.7 cm. Ottoman: D 63.5 x W 64.8 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Uphol...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Copper

Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 100.3 x W 64.8 x H 73.7 cm. Materials: Upholstery and burnt copper. Indoor lounge chair comprised of solid steel bar,...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Copper

Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing a one-of-a-kind wooden sculpture by renowned artist Salvador Dali. The Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat wood sculpture sunbed is a unique and exclusive piece that is...
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2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fabio Lenci 'Hyaline' Lounge Chair for Stendig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabio Lenci "Hyaline" lounge chair, Italy, c.1970s. The chair features two thick tempered glass side panels with a strip of suede bolster cushions down the middle serving as a sling ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Trax Lounge Chair With Arms by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trax Lounge Chair With Arms by Phase Design Dimensions: D 97.8 x W 72.4 x H 84.5 cm. Materials: Walnut and leather. Solid wood legs and armrests with upholstered body, available in...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set Of 2 Trax Lounge Chair With Arms And Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Trax Lounge Chair With Arms And Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: Lounge Chair: D 97.8 x W 72.4 x H 84.5 cm. Ottoman: D 50.8 x W 66 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Walnut and le...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 80 x W 80.6 x H 104.1 cm. Materials: Upholstery and powder-coated metal. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, p...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Trolley Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: D 55.9 x W 80.6 x H 39.4 cm. Materials: Upholstery and smoked brass. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished chrome, burnt...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 77.5 x W 80.6 x H 81.3 cm. Materials: Upholstery and smoked brass. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 77.5 x W 80.6 x H 81.3 cm. Materials: Upholstery and powder-coated metal. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, p...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 80 x W 80.6 x H 104.1 cm. Materials: Upholstery and smoked brass. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Paire de Chauffeuses -Teck & Jacinthe d'eau -"Los Angeles"- Olivier de Schrijver
Located in ESTRABLIN, FR
Magnifique paire de chauffeuses/fauteuils modèle "Los Angeles" réalisé par Olivier de Schrijver pour "Ode's Design". Les assises sont bois de teck et garnies de cordes en jacinthe d'...
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1990s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Paire de chauffeuses Teck & Cuir - modèle "Los Angeles" - Olivier de Schrijver
Located in ESTRABLIN, FR
Magnifique paire de chauffeuses/fauteuils modèle "Los Angeles" réalisé par Olivier de Schrijver pour "Comme Chez Vous Art". Les assises sont bois de teck et garnies de cuir brun. Di...
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1990s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Archibald Genuine leather Armchair in Pelle SC 66 India Light Brown
Located in New York, NY
The Archibald by Jean-Marie Massaud is the perfect combination of substance and form, the armchairs and poufs boasting a comfortable and enveloping design ideal for meditation and re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fernando and Humberto Campana Brothers Vermelha Arm Chair by Edra in Gold
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Unique and iconic arm chair designed by the renowned Brazilian designers, Fernando and Humberto Campana, and made in Italy by Edra. This chair is made of metallic gold...
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1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord

Lounge chairs in the style of Mario Bellini, Italy 20th century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four lounge chairs with curved backrests and tapered feet. The seats are heavily upholstered and covered with a white base fabric. The armchairs can be put together to form a ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Kickstand Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Kickstand Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 97.8 x W 69.2 x H 91.4 cm. Materials: Leather, upholstery, powder-coated metal and brushed brass. Solid steel bar available in ...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mark Brazier Jones armchair “Atlantis “ limited edition numbered 6/50
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Atlantis armchair by Mark Brazier-Jones, The Atlantis armchair, designed by Mark Brazier-Jones, is a captivating piece of furniture that seamlessly blends historical motifs with ri...
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1990s English Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Jehs & Laub for Fritz Hansen Swivel Chair Modern Pair Denmark Design 2007
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 anatomically shaped swivel armchairs/chairs produced in Denmark in the 2000s. Each armchair/chair was made with a plastic structure, quadripod support in steel, curved seat ...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Lounge Chair with Wooden Structure and Leather Straps Seat
Located in New York, NY
This lounge chair embodies both elegance and comfort, crafted with a sturdy solid wood frame, interlaced leather straps for the seat, and meticulously designed joints, this piece gua...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Cubist Curve Lounge Chair, upholstered swivel chair
Located in Houston, TX
Like other pieces in the Cubist Collection, the Cubist Curve Lounge Chair started with an idea and was then abstracted architecturally... with a strong structure and lasting materials. It is made in the traditional manner with an eight-way hand-tied spring system then the highest quality down and foam is layered on top to create a resiliency that keeps these pieces looking tailored and in place. The Cubist Curve Lounge Chair has a 360 degree swivel base. It is part of a larger Cubist sofa collection which included the Cubist Curve Loveseat 70", Cubist Curve Sofa 90...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Mima Lounge Chair. Handcrafted from solid wood
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Mima stands out as a unique rocking chair, featuring elegant and contemporary lines. Supported by two wide laminated wood arches, it offers a smooth and comforting sway, perfect ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Straw

Elroy Left Arm Velvet and Iron Lounge Chair by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elroy Left Arm Velvet and Iron Lounge Chair by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams "This chair is no longer being produced as Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Furniture has gone out of busin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Slatted Teak Lounge Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Solid teak slat lounge chairs with brass accents. The sides are curved with a nice angle on the back. These are very sturdy and very comfortable for long term sitting. New upholster...
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20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Timelessly Elegant Vintage-Inspired Armless Lounge Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
With a sleek silhouette and impeccable tailoring, our new armless lounge chair boasts minimalism at its finest. The tufted edge cushion, subtly curved back, and recessed feet contrib...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

Bert Plantegie White Leather reclining Armchairs .
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of adjustable armchairs . Polished Aluminum square frame ,with Wood armrests inserts ,comes with a White Leather upholstery . Adjustable backrest . by pulling a leve...
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2010s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Fendi Casa Velvet Chrome Tulip Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of plush velvet upholstered lounge chairs by Fendi Casa in an aubergine shade. The chairs feature a tulip shaped frame that flares out on the backs. The soft velvet has ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Pair of Original 'Joker' Lounge Chairs by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of original 'Joker' lounge chairs by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne. Designed in the early 1970s, and manufactured in France by Airborne International, the groovy 'Joker' ...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Modern lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern lounge chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lounge chairs, popular names associated with this style include Royal Stranger, George Yabu & Glenn Pushelberg, De Sede, and Artefatto Design Studio. 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 lounge chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $192 and tops out at $146,216 while the average work can sell for $4,504.

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