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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
TG-15 Lounge Chair & TG-19 Ottoman Set in Dark Brown Leather w/ Blackened Frames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-15 sling lounge chair with a TG-19 ottoman both in dark brown leather with blackened frames, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair and ottoman were designed by Katavol...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Josef Hoffmann Leather Kubus Armchairs by Wittmann
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare authentic pair of labeled leather Kubus armchairs or lounge chairs designed in 1910 by Austrian Vienna secession designer Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956...
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20th Century Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Spirit House Chair by Daniel Liebskind for Nienkamper in Stainless Steel
By Daniel Liebeskind
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A nice example of the very limited edition "Sprirt House" chair by Daniel Liebskind for Nienkamper. This example numbered 32 of 100. "The creation of the Spirit House Chair...
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2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

TG-15 Lounge Chair & TG-19 Ottoman Set in Dark Brown Leather w/ Frame Laverne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-15 sling lounge chair with a TG-19 ottoman both in dark brown leather with antique bronze frames, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair and ottoman were designed by Ka...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-12 Sling Lounge Chair in Black Leather with Polished Chrome Frame and T- Bar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-12 sling lounge chair in black leather with a polished chrome frame and t-bar, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed in the 1950s by Katavolos, Littell an...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Montis Enzo Velvet Lounge Chair by Geert Koster in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in Gentle Velvet Enzo is a comfortable and inviting armchair that is distinguished by its compact dimensions. The streamlined shape and reduced thickness of the external ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mies Van der Rohe Barcelona Chair in Gold Leaf Leather w/ Gold Plated Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an exceptionally rare and unusual Barcelona chair, produced by Gratz Industries, one of the original metal fabricators that produced the Barcelona chair for Knoll. We were ...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-12 Sling Lounge Chair in Tan Leather w/ Polished Chrome Frame & Black T-Bar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-12 sling lounge chair in tan leather with a polished chrome frame and black t-bar, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed in the 1950s by Katavolos, Littel...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Via del Corso by Yabu Pushelberg upholster in Seaton Street Elephant Grey
Located in Toronto, ON
Via del Corso is the centre of life in historical Rome. Meeting at the Piazza Venezia with its three-sided roundabout and monumental churches “the Corso” is impressive. Yabu Pushelbe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Four 1950s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your interior with this set of four 1950s Danish Modern lounge chairs, a harmonious blend of mid-century elegance and contemp...
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1950s Danish Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Wood

1986 Entelechy Series Prototype Lounge Chair in Tan Leather w/ Chrome Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare prototype lounge chair from the Entelechy series, designed by architect John Portman and produced by renowned metal manufacturer Gratz Indu...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-15 & TG-19 Set in White Faux Shagreen Leather with Polished Chrome Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-15 sling lounge chair with a TG-19 ottoman both in white faux Shagreen leather (its genuine leather with Shagreen pattern) with polished chrome frames, produced by Gratz...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1952 Herman Miller Eames LCM Lounge Chair Metal Legs with Ebonized Wood Finish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a vintage Herman Miller LCM (Lounge Chair Metal), designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This example was produced circa 1952 and was later repaired by Herman Miller (...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1932 Artek No. 42 Small Paimio Lounge Chair in Birch by Alvar & Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a very special and unusual chair. It is an original Armchair 42, Small Paimio, designed by Alvar Aalto and Aino Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in 1932. This particular piece...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

30's maija heikinheimo easy chair 242 manufactured by asko
Located in 東御市, JP
30's maija heikinheimo easy chair 242 manufactured by asko
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1930s Finnish Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Guhl Chair by Willy Guhl '1. Edition, Special Sealed, Safe Surface'
Located in Zürich, CH
Willy Guhl was a Swiss furniture designer and became one of the most important representatives of the 20th century Swiss neofunctionalism. Between 1941 and 1980 Guhl taught at the Sc...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Vondom Suave Outdoor Lounge Chair by Marcel Wanders
Located in Boston, MA
Suave Butaca Lounge Chair Fabric: Back1040/SIT1040 Includes 1 Back Pillow Furniture made of flexible polyurethane injected cold. This material possesses a high resilience and dura...
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2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

A Stylish Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Open-Back Cut-Out Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each cube-form chair with 'floating' backrest above a tubular chromed steel base; newly upholstered in a butter-yellow velvet with foam wrapped down cushion and seat; minor wear to c...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Plush Velvet Primal Statement Lounge Chair, Solid Cast Brass Legs by Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Behold the Primal lounge chair—an embodiment of Egg's design legacy and a true icon in the realm of furniture craftsmanship. Versatile and striking, it effortlessly enhances Minimal,...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Signed Ward Bennett for Brickell Assoc Tub Lounge Chairs in Gray Mohair
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Signed Ward Bennett for Brickell Assoc Tub Lounge Chairs in Gray Mohair Pair of signed tub or barrel lounge chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickell Assoc. in gray mohair. Comfort...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Original White Vinyl Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1960s womb chair, designed by renowned architect and furniture designer Eero Saarinen. This is one of Saarinen's most iconic works, which was introduce...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Derrière Chair, by Lara Bohinc, Pink Bouclé, Armchair in Stock
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Part of the Peaches collection, the Derriere armchair conveys aspects of the female figure. The pieces are composed of a wood structure made up of 6 symmetrical pieces with the addit...
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2010s English Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Pair of Modern Italian Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of modern Italian leather lounge / club chairs by Calia. The chairs have dark walnut stained, solid wood bases. Art Deco style.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1968 Vintage Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen of Denmark Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous and very special swan chair, produced in 1968. This example was designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. It was acquired directly from th...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

COR Shrimp 23 High Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Jehs+Laub
Located in Boston, MA
The slightly larger, soft cushion is loose in the shell, forming an armrest and a slightly higher back for support and additional comfort. Shrimp impresses both aesthetically and functionally. The cushion’s cut and filling are coordinated to precisely align with the side recesses on the shell. The shell is made of reinforced bentwood, and the soft fabric Light...
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2010s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

LO Design Roberto Lucci and Paolo Orlandini Le Farfalle chair for Elam, Italy
Located in London, GB
Le Farfalle, translates to butterfly in Italian, reflecting the striking winged form of the chair. Roberto Lucci and Paolo Orlandini began their partnership in 1968, creating a wide ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Round Chair By Yngve Ekstrom Arka Vintage Maple Armchair, Made In Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare Arka chair designed by Yngve Ekstrom and executed by Stolab of sweden. These chairs are fabulously unique in terms of their proportions and are refined...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of C. 1953 Herman Miller Eames LCW Lounge Chair Wood Refinished Red Aniline
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Listed for sale is an original pair of circa 1953 production Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) chairs, originally specified in red aniline dye. These examples were refinished and restor...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jaime Hayon, Contemporary, Playwood Walnut Green Upholstery Lounger Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair structure base in cast aluminium. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Seat, backrest are in plywood with ext...
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2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Suelo Outdoor Lounge Chair, Teak Outdoor Lounge Chair, Solid, Bertu
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Suelo Outdoor Lounge Chair, Teak Outdoor Lounge Chair, Solid, Bertu This Solid Teak Outdoor Lounge Chair - The Suelo is beautifully constructed from s...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

2000s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair in Purple Boucle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic Bertoia Diamond Chair, Model No. 421, originally designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. This particular example dates to the early 2000s and came from a corpo...
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Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

1975 Tage Poulsen TP63 Lounge Chair by CI Designs in Oak with Green Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare and unusual TP63 Lounge Chair, designed by Danish architect Tage Poulsen and produced by CI Designs. This came from a Boston estat...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Tumbona Dedo, Mexican Contemporary Lounge Chair by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
The Dedo Collection seeks a concise but light language, in which simplicity helps generate a contemporary, delicate and friendly message through the sel...
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2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rare Caned, Chrome, Off White Boucle Chairs Ottomans
Located in North Miami, FL
This very rare and modern fabulous set of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin vintage caned, chrome and upholstered lounge chairs with monumental original ottomans are from the early 70'...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Set of 5 Lounge Seating from Frank Lloyd Wright Stuart Richardson House
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an important set of five (please inquire if interested, as we may have a sixth) Custom Angular Plywood Chairs, initially conceived by Frank Lloyd Wright to grace the interior...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

2012 Pair of Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs with Custom Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic pair of lounge chairs with arms designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in 2012. The chairs were custom ordered for the executive suite of a corporate offi...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

2021 Knoll Pilot Low Back Armless Chair by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original low-back Pilot lounge chair, designed by the British design duo Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby for Knoll in 2016. This particular example dates to 2021 and has nev...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Pair of Lounge Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of high backed "Stora Adam" chairs from the Paradiset collection for Nordiska Kompaniet's Triva series. Beech legs and brown upholstery. Labeled.
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1950s Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Sesann Leather Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Boston, MA
An icon of Italian design in the 1970s, the Sesann collection by Gianfranco Frattini was part of a new vision of contemporary living in which ergonomics were adapted to social change...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

John Hutton for Donghia "Ghost" Chair and Ottoman, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The rare and stylish "Ghost" chair and ottoman set are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Just look at the curves and details on this beauty! Uphols...
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Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

C. 1988 Herman Miller Aluminum Group Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original C. 1988 production Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad reclining lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Charles and Ray Eame...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Lounge Chair by Emilio Guarnacci and Anthony Padovano, c. 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Lounge Chair by Emilio Guarnacci and Anthony Padovano, Italy, c. 1960 Large, comfortable lounge chairs by Guarnacci and Padovano; the rounded cylindrical forms of the body are suppo...
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20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Modern Genuine Leather Butterfly Hanging Swing Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless Butterfly Chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its story is one of transformation, adaptability, and evolution, making it an icon in the...
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Cognac Leather 2x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Time Life Lobby Chair, model ES105, designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames. The chair was designed for the Time Life Building in New York. This model is slightly ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2000s Pair of Model 402 Lounge Chairs by Aino & Alvar Aalto for Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of model 402 lounge ‘Ateljé’ chairs, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek in 1933. This particular pair was born in the mid 2000s. These classic cantilever loung...
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Early 2000s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Modern Thick Leather Sling Hanging Swivel Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experienc...
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1950's Authentic Le Corbusier Marked STENDIG LC1 Basculant Chairs Thonet Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of very special and original vintage LC1 Basculant Sling chairs. They were designed most notably by Le Corbusier, along with Pi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1988 Pair of Philippe Starck for Driade Royalton Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Royalton Armchairs, designed by Philippe Starck, and produced by Driade shortly after the design's introduction in 1988. In the late 1980s, Starck was approached by...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Butaque Lounge Chair Made of Solid Wood Inspired in Clara Porset Design
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Butaque lounge chair made of solid wood inspired in Clara Porset Design The Butaque lounge chair is an exquisite creation by NONO that draws inspiration from the celebrated des...
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2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

2020 Knoll Richard Schultz 1966 Series Outdoor Lounge Chair w/ Arm & Beige Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 2020 production lounge chair with arms designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll. This is a unique example with beige powder coated frame and beige sling...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chairs w/ Original White Covers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare pair of large diamond lounge chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by knoll circa mid 1960s. These are notable in that they retain their original 320 park ave...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

2021 Richard Schultz for Knoll Swell Lounge Chair in White / Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swell Lounge Chair designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll. It has a white powder coated frame with white side members and silver/white mesh. The swell lounge cha...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Pad Lounge Chair in Leather Model EA216
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Lounge Chair, model EA216, produced by Herman Miller in the USA in the 1970s. The listed price i...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Leather Butterfly Hanging Swing Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless Butterfly Chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its story is one of transformation, adaptability, and evolution, making it an icon in the...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Circular Lounge Chair by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Circular lounge chair by kar Dimensions: W 105 x D 93 x H 80 cm Materials: Fabric, MDF frame Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic...
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2010s Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Nicos Zographos Red Leather 70 Club Chair Armchair with Polished Stainless Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Nicos Zographos red Leather lounge chair with arms. This example is fully upholstered in leather, with a polished stainless steel base. Nicos Zograph...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960s Pair of Nicos Zographos CH28 Ribbon Chairs in Black Leather & Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wood: Edges are crisp and grain is lovely. Generally excellent condition but with a couple of minor signs of wear as is noted in the photos. The inner parts of the drawers are in gre...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen of Denmark in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous and very special swan chair, produced in the mid 1960s. This example was designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. It was acquired directl...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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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