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Black Plastic Chaise Longues

Cassina LC4 Louis Vuitton Special Edition Chaise Longue Perriand Le Corbusier
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Louis Vuitton, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vorst, BE
LC4 Louis Vuitton Icônes Collection 2014 - limited edition, Nr. 0355 of only 1.000 pieces produced worldwide. To celebrate the 110th anniversary of the birth of French architect and...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Steel, Chrome

Roberto Matta for Gavina “Malitte” Modular Seating System
By Gavina, Roberto Matta
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Included in the permanent collection of MoMA, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City: "Malitte is a seating system, an ever-changing composition of five polyurethane blocks covere...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Textile, Foam

Marc Newson Orgone Chaise Longue in Glossy Lacquered Fiberglass for Cappellini
By Marc Newson, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Also suitable for use in outdoor settings, the Orgone bench was designed by Marc Newson. This chaise lounge has fluid lines and is made entirely of glossy lacquered fiberglass. The a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues

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Fiberglass

Fiberglass & Copper Chaise Lounge by Ravi Sing for Marco Polo Italia, 1990s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Chaise longue designed by Ravi Sing, produced by lightworks resorce in 1998. Glass fibre coated in patinated copper. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If th...
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1990s Philippine Modern Chaise Longues

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Copper

Patricia Urquiola Bandas Long Chaise Lounge Chair for GAN
By Patricia Urquiola, GAN Rugs
Located in New York, NY
Modularity taken to the limit. All the pieces in the Bandas collection can be interchanged. An ingenious system, designed by Patricia Urquiola, allows the collection to be adapted to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chaise Longues

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Foam

Modern Industrial Black Panther Chaise in Metal with Plastic Woven Seat
By Nawaaz Saldulker
Located in Wien, AT
Unique chaise lounge chair, made from an epoxy coated mild steel frame and handwoven with plastic extruded strips. The process allows for plastic to be completely recycled from plast...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Chaise Longues

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Steel

Jean-Marie Massaud Small InOut Sofa in Lacquered Fiberglass for Cappellini
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Inout benches and sofas, designed by French designer and architect Jean-Marie Massaud are an elegant and sophisticated accent with a hint of the futuristic. The sinuous, clean lines ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

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Stained Glass, Fiberglass

Jean-Marie Massaud Small Inout Sofa in Black Lacquered Fiberglass for Cappellini
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Inout benches and sofas, designed by French designer and architect Jean-Marie Massaud are an elegant and sophisticated accent with a hint of the futuristic. The sinuous, clean lines ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

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Stained Glass, Fiberglass

Jean-Marie Massaud Big Inout Sofa in Black Lacquered Fiberglass for Cappellini
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Inout benches and sofas, designed by French designer and architect Jean-Marie Massaud are an elegant and sophisticated accent with a hint of the futuristic. The sinuous, clean lines ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

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Stained Glass, Fiberglass

Jean-Marie Massaud Big Inout Sofa in Lacquered Fiberglass for Cappellini
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Inout benches and sofas, designed by French designer and architect Jean-Marie Massaud are an elegant and sophisticated accent with a hint of the futuristic. The sinuous, clean lines ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

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Stained Glass, Fiberglass

Santos, Imposing Seat, Sculptural Chair in Black by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Santos Chair Somewhere between an imposing throne and a glass of champagne, Santos, designed by Joel Escalona, is suitable for use in halls, bars, hotels, homes and even outdoors. ...
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2010s Mexican Other Chairs

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Fiberglass

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Lätt 1.0 Contemporary Marble Console by RDLC
By Raul de la Cerda, Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
The concept is based on the essence of the material itself, with a clean and brutalist style: straight lines, geometric shapes, fewer ornaments, less noise and more naturalness. The ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Marble

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Compact Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Low Ceiling Featured
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This unique compact brass chandelier has been expertly designed to work perfectly also with lower ceilings. With a 12-inch (30 cm) tall body, it allows for a 6-inch (15 cm) space to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Metal, Brass

Brutal Black Oak Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid oak brutal dining table with a triangular base and a dramatic black aesthetic finish, gives every space you place it a modern and unique look. Hand-crafted by Mexican Arte...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Brutal Black Oak Dining Table
Brutal Black Oak Dining Table
H 30 in W 98 in D 46 in
Curved Sofa by FERRER, USA
By FERRER
Located in New York, NY
Original design by Charlie Ferrer. Inspired by the serpentine sofa forms of Kagan. Extremely comfortable. Sofa construction in very good condition. Fabric on two panels of upholster...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Oak, Fabric

Curved Sofa by FERRER, USA
Curved Sofa by FERRER, USA
H 31 in W 96 in D 64 in
Restored Pair of 1960 Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchairs Ottomans
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer extremely rare and important pair of fully restored, original, Herman Miller No1 & Herman Miller Hillie circa 1958-1960 black leather and Rosewood lounge ar...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Contemporary Oval Rug with Geometric Pattern in Green Hues and Beige in Wool
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Shaped #030 also known as Zaid is a round rug by HOMMÉS Studio x TAPIS Studio. Its oval shape is ideal to add movement and liveness to a rectangular room. Zaid fragmented shape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

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Natural Fiber, Synthetic, Wool

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Modern Timeless Office Chair, Bouclé Faux Fur, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Greenapple Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Timeless bouclé office chair was designed and crafted to endure the passage of time, s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

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Brass

Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Pink Corner Modular Sofa, Set of 3
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in London, GB
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic. This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be conf...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric

Pixel Large Seating Pouf in Extra Kami A1 Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the creativity of Sergio Bicego comes Pixel sofa, featuring a series of elements that can be freely combined, thanks to an exclusive connector created by Saba Italia. In this wa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

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Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall Pit Style Yellow Semi-Circular Sofa 3 Piece Sectional
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Adrian Pearsall semi-circular sectional sofa by Craft & Associates, circa 1970s. Inset base gives a futuristic floating experience and creates an instant conversation pit be it an op...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Upholstery

Maurice Calka for Leleu-Deshays, "Boomerang" Desk, France, 1970
By Maurice Calka, LeLeu Deshays
Located in New York, NY
“Boomerang” desk designed by Maurice Calka for Leleu. Marked: "CREATION M. CALKA EDITION LELEU DESHAYS" This desk was exhibited in the museum show "Leleu 50 ans de mobilier et de d...
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20th Century French Desks

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Metal

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Weatherproof Zero-Gravity, Zero-Waste, Body-Fit, Upstate New York-Made Chaise
By Ken Landauer
Located in Kingston, NY
• Weatherproof, Zero Gravity and Zero Waste • Price includes a FREE side table • Slides for a range of reclining positions • One chaise and one side-table per sheet of 4x8’ HDPE • 0....
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Plastic

Outdoor Lounge di Schoenuber e Franchi, Italy, 2010
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Outdoor lounge di Schoenuber e Franchi, in braided pvc threads, Italy, 2010. Different shades of blue. A splendid and decorative outdoor piece reminiscent of ceramic bowls.
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Early 2000s Italian Chaise Longues

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PVC

Armchair "Papi' Colors" the Most Customizable Armchair Even with Your Name
By Gianni Arnaudo , Gugliermetto Experience
Located in Balangero, IT
Papi colors is roundish, cosy and soft, like the childhood yellow bathducks, but to the adults eyes is irreverent an ironic: a communication tool of individual protest. Papi colors w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Foam

The Walrus Chair by Maximo Riera, Made to order, 21st Century
By Maximo Riera Studio
Located in London, GB
This piece belongs to the Animal Chair collection series designed by Maximo Riera Studio. A limited edition project that produces each chair in a non repeatable color code (Pantone) ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chaise Longues

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Leather, Polyurethane

Gaetano Pesce, "Foot"
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pesce, an Italian designer which was experimenting with new materials and unusual shapes inspired by life and emotions. The UP7 "Foot" armchair was designed in 1969 for B & B, Ital...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chaise Longues

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Foam

Gaetano Pesce, "Foot"
Gaetano Pesce, "Foot"
H 84 in W 163 in D 67 in
Oscar NIEMEYER (1907-2012) Original Chaise longue "Rio" - Model 1978 - Fasem Srl
By Oscar Niemeyer, Fasem International
Located in Firenze, FI
Iconic Mid-century modern retro décor sculptural Chaise-longue high-quality home décor Oscar NIEMEYER (1907-2012) Chaise longue "Rio" - Model created in 1978 Black tinted wood and b...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chaise Longues

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Steel

Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia Up7 Piede/Foot Lounge Chair, Italy 1969
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Naples, IT
Up-7 foot / foot by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia, designed in 1969. It is made of polyurethane foam with black upholstery. This piece is in excellent condition.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Foam

Vintage Le Corbusier LC4 Style Chaise Lounge in Black Leather, Italy, 1990s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage iconic Bauhaus LC4 lounge chair made in Italy in the 1990s. High-end production, top-quality black leather Developed in 1928 by designers Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perri...
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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chaise Longues

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Metal, Chrome

Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise Longue/Lounge in Brown, Black, White Cowhide for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Kansas City, MO
Le Corbusier LC4 chaise lounge / longue and manufactured by Cassina. The manufacturers tag is still attached. This timeless design was done in 1927 and looks great in any mid century...
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Chaise Longues

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Steel, Chrome

Set of Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Patio Chaises
By Russell Woodard
Located in Atlanta, GA
These authentic Russell Woodard Mid-Century Spun Fiberglass Patio Chaises have been fully restored and are in excellent condition. The seat and back cushions are newly made with outd...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Fiberglass, Acrylic

Osvaldo Borsani Midcentury Leather and Brass "P40" Signed Italian Chaise Longue
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Madrid, ES
Signed chaise lounge model "P40" designed by Osvaldo Borsani and edited by Tecno. Structure reclining in its entirety with hidden footrest. Made of metal structure with brass details...
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Antique 1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

French Leather "Marsala" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning vintage leather lounge chair and ottoman designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in France. This modernist lounge chair and ottoman are from the "Marsala" series. Featu...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Fiberglass, Leather

Pair of Vintage Amanta Modular Slipper Chairs Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of black on black leather slipper "Amanta" chairs designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia circa 1970s-1980s. Black fiberglass shell supports the thick black leather cushions ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Slipper Chairs

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Leather, Fiberglass

Rare Leather Chaise Lounge by Fabiaan van Severen Belgium Numbered Edition 9/10
By Fabiaan Van Severen
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A stunning black leather, adjustable (5 positions) chaise lounge by Fabiaan van Severen (brother of the very famous Maarten van Severen). This model was originally designed in 1996 ...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

Sculptural Iron Chaise Lounges by Salterini
By Salterini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural iron chaise lounge chairs, designed by Mario Papperzini for Salterini, Italian, circa 1960s. They are a versatile form and can be used indoors or outdoors. This design was...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal, Iron

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice example of Vladimir Kagan's "Erica" lounge. Lucite acrylic base and fabric upholstery cushion. A newer piece purchased from Holly Hunt. In very good condition with some minor...
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2010s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise
H 37 in W 60 in D 25 in
Scarpa 'Soriana' Brown Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 'Soriana' club chair with footstool, dark brown leather and metal, Italy, 1969. Postmodern piece by Italian designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Tufted leather...
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Modern Midcentury Overman Sweden Swivel Pod Accent Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Overman Sweden accent side chair.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

B&B Italia Le Bambole Chaise Lounge by Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Munich, Bavaria
B&B Italia chaise lounge Le Bambole. 1972 design by Mario Bellini. Italian chaise made of heavy foam and brown aniline leather. A great design from the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather, Foam

Osvaldo Borsani Midcentury Leather and Brass "P40" Signed Italian Chaise Longue
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Madrid, ES
Signed chaise lounge model "P40" designed by Osvaldo Borsani and edited by Tecno. Structure reclining in its entirety with hidden footrest. Made of metal structure with brass details...
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Antique 1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern “Omnibus" Chaise in Slate Velvet and Lucite by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic "Omnibus" chaise was realized by the fabled Vladimir Kagan- one of the preeminent names of 20th century design- in America, circa 1970. Sitting on Lucite l...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Velvet, Lucite

Sculptural Tapered Chaise with Leather Upholstery and Lucite Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural Tapered Chaise with Leather Upholstery and Lucite Legs Offered for sale is an unusual and sleek tapered chaise longue supported by angled Lucite legs in thick Lucite. The...
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Late 20th Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Lucite, Leather

Toshiyuki Kita "Wink" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy, circa 1980
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playful and versatile, this "Wink" chair by Japanese designer Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina will add a little humour and fun to any space. This adaptable lounge chair is a fusion of an ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Design Adjustable Iron Lounge Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Roubaix, FR
Design iron lounge chairs original color circa 1940 seat adjustable from 32 to 46 cm (12.6 to 18.12 in)total height : 50 to 76 cm ( 19.8 to 30 in) Carefully reupholstered and cover...
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron

Design Adjustable Iron Lounge Chairs, circa 1940
Design Adjustable Iron Lounge Chairs, circa 1940
H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 47.25 in
Contemporary Upholstered Fainting Sofa
Located in Cookeville, TN
A contemporary upholstered fainting couch. The piece is upholstered in dark brown velvet-like fabric, set on acrylic legs. This piece does not have a maker’s mark.  
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Velvet, Acrylic

'Djinn' Chaise Longue by Olivier Mourgue, France, circa 1963
By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A nice Djinn day our lounge bed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1960s. Good structural condition, the original stretch fabric is a bit tired and shown small signs of ...
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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Chaise Longues

Materials

Iron

Woodard Sculptura Chaise Lounge
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Garnerville, NY
Fully adjustable and mobile wire mesh Woodard chaise longue. Patio or poolside perfection.
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Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Woodard Sculptura Chaise Lounge
Woodard Sculptura Chaise Lounge
H 34.5 in W 25.5 in D 77 in
Lounge Chair P40 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The P40 Lounge Chair was designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. This iconic piece is adjustable in many ways: the headrest can be pulled out, the position of the back rest may var...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Brass, Steel

Lounge Chair P40 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Lounge Chair P40 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
H 37.8 in W 40.56 in D 27.96 in
Eames Chaise Lounge for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
This Eames chaise is in like new condition. These currently sell new for almost 6000. Here is some background on the design: In 1955 while filming on location, director Billy Wild...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Chaise Lounge for Herman Miller
Eames Chaise Lounge for Herman Miller
H 29.5 in W 76.5 in D 18 in
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Black Plastic Chaise Longues For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of black plastic chaise longues is available at 1stDibs. Find 15 antique and vintage black plastic chaise longues at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Black plastic chaise longues have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Black plastic chaise longues are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Black plastic chaise longues have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Cappellini, Jean-Marie Massaud and Osvaldo Borsani are consistently popular.

How Much are Black Plastic Chaise Longues?

Black plastic chaise longues can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,564, while the lowest priced sells for $1,474 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.

Finding the Right Chaise Longues for You

Sit back, relax and get all of the ergonomic support you could ever need by introducing an alluring antique or vintage chaise longue in your living room or by your outdoor fire pit.

The chaise longue is an upholstered piece of furniture that was made popular in France in the early 16th century. This low reclining seat — a “long chair” in English — boasts an elongated form and low back that extends about half the length of the furnishing, affording the welcome opportunity for a sitter to put their feet up and relax. A comfortable common ground between sofas and daybeds, early iterations of chaise longues were discovered in Ancient Egypt and were later frequently used in both Greece and Rome.

In the late 1700s, the first chaise longues were imported to America, and English speakers have struggled with the name ever since. (In the United States, the term is frequently spelled “chaise lounge.”) So, how do you pronounce chaise longue? It sounds like “shayz lawng,” but limiting it to shayz is perfectly acceptable in the States.

Antique Victorian chaise longues and 19th-century chaise longues bring luxury and perhaps extravagance to your living space while mid-century modern chaise longues, designed by the likes of Adrian Pearsall, Vladimir Kagan or Milo Baughman, can alter an interior with dazzling geometric contours and richly varied textures.

On 1stDibs, find many kinds of chaise longues for your home — from sculptural works by Charlotte Perriand to plush and velvety Louis XVI pieces to minimalist contemporary versions to suit your understated decor.