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Modern Chaise Longues

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Color:  Orange
Landscape Chaise Lounge by Jeffrey Bernett for B&B Italia Orange Fabric, 1999
Located in MIlano, IT
The search for harmony of forms, commitment to functionality and simplicity of objects, attention to construction details are a constant feature of Jeffrey Bernett's projects. The co...
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1990s Italian Modern Chaise Longues

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DS-2878 Italian Pop Boxing Glove Chaise Longue Left by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Boxing glove lounge chair DS-2878/09 by De Sede. Details: Upholstery and assembly: Stabile compact frame made from board material. Sedex upholstery with wadding cushion. Optica...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather

DS-2878 Italian Pop Boxing Glove Chaise Lounge Right by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Boxing glove lounge chair DS-2878/10 by De Sede. Details: Upholstery and assembly: Stable compact frame made from board material. Sedex upholstery with wadding cushion. Optical ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather

DS-2878 Italian Pop Boxing Glove Chaise Longue Left by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Boxing glove lounge chair DS-2878/09 by De Sede. Details: Upholstery and assembly: Stabile compact frame made from board material. Sedex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather

Marc Newson Orgone Chaise Longue in Glossy Lacquered Fiberglass for 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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GAN Spaces Bandas Chaise Longue in B Orange with Wood Frame by Patricia Urquiola
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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Patricia Urquiola Bandas Long Chaise Lounge Chair for GAN
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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Torso Chaise Sofa by Paolo Deganello
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This incredible "Torso" chaise sofa by Paolo Deganello pairs black leather with yellow upholstery in a striking design in what is sure to be a unique addi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

Customizable Artifort Cleopatra Chaise Lounge by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
Located in New York, NY
Countless designers have been inspired by the IDEA behind the chaise lounge. Here is the interpretation of Geoffrey Harcourt from 1970. A perfect seat on which to stretch out and unw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chaise Longues

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Jean-Marie Massaud Small InOut Sofa in Lacquered Fiberglass for 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 Chaise Longues

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Stained Glass, Fiberglass

Jean-Marie Massaud Big Inout Sofa in Lacquered Fiberglass for 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 Chaise Longues

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Stained Glass, Fiberglass

DS-2878 Italian Pop Boxing Glove Chaise Lounge Right by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Boxing glove lounge chair DS-2878/10 by De Sede. Details: Upholstery and assembly: Stable compact frame made from board material. Sedex u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather

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Modern chaise longues for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern chaise longues 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 chaise longues created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with animal skin, leather and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern chaise longues 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 chaise longues, popular names associated with this style include Jover + Valls, Patricia Urquiola, Moooi, and Studio Marta Manente. 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 chaise longues differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $465 and tops out at $54,163 while the average work can sell for $6,472.

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