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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Modern
Richard Frinier Pair of NXT Chaise Lounges by Brown Jordan
Located in Highland, IN
These striking chaise lounges were designed by award winning outdoor furniture designer Richard Frinier as part of his "NXT Collection". The architectural frames of expertly crafted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Stainless Steel
21st Century Tahiti Chaise Lounge in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A luxurious chaise lounge exudes elegance with its essential lines and sinuous shapes. In perfect balance between comfort and style, this piece of fur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood, Leather
Black Wool and Antique Brass Chaise Lounge
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Chaise Lounge by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholst...
Category
2010s American Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
"Gimme More" Leather Chaise Longue with Fiber or Goose by Moroso for Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Gimme More" is a left or right chaise longue, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring elements in stress-resistant polyureth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
Pair of Woodard Patio Recliner Chaise Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of aluminum frame with nylon upholstery outdoor chaise longue chairs by the Woodard Furniture Co., circa 1980. Please confirm item lo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
Wired Italic Chaise Outdoor
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Wired Italic Chaise takes its cues from the Wired family yet the spokes are all angled forward- thus the name Italic. Outdoor chaise comprised of powder coated stainless steel tu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
Handcrafted Modern Wenge RB Chaise Lounge
By WOODSPORT
Located in St. Paul, MN
Woodsport RB chaise longue. Named after the running bond pattern in which bricks are laid. 207 individual pieces of wenge, a prized African hardwood, are laced together with high gra...
Category
2010s American Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Wenge
Handcrafted Modern Walnut RB Chaise Lounge
By WOODSPORT
Located in St. Paul, MN
Woodsport RB chaise lounge. Named after the running bond pattern in which bricks are laid. 207 individual pieces are laced together with high grade polyester rope, creating a flexibl...
Category
2010s American Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Walnut
Cyclone Lounger (Limited Edition)
Located in Denver, PA
Part of the Smithsonian Renwick Gallery's permanent collection, the Cyclone Lounger is inspired by Coney Island's famous Cyclone coaster. The Limited Edition Lounger is made with rec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
Wired Italic Chaise - Indoor
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Wired Italic Chaise takes its cues from the Wired Family yet the spokes are all angled forward- thus the name Italic. This juxtaposition between the forward leaning spokes and an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
Jai Jalan Minimalist Eli Fly Chaise Lounge by Desiree
By Desiree, Jai Jalan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Eli Fly chaise features a sexy, S-shaped seat that cradles your body. This unusual, undulating design by Jai Jalan is made of high-density polyurethane cov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
21st Century Papeete Chaise Lounge in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
An irresistible invitation to chill out in pure Roberto Cavalli style, the Papeete chaise longue conquers with its essential lines and its sinuous and inviting shapes. In perfect balance between comfort, style and functionality, this piece of furniture with an unmistakable luxury-chic charm boasts a welcoming and ergonomic seat.
Papeete Chaise lounge with metal frame in gold finishing. Upholstery in leather CAT.A Sauvage Col. Black with cushion in real python...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
21st Century Papeete Outdoor Chaise Lounge by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Papeete Outdoor chaise-longue in metal frame in outdoor finishing col. Black. Outdoor fabric cat. A. Jungle and black leather. Structure outdoor. Additional decorative cushions upon ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric
Lobel Originals "Box Tufted Chaise" Made to Order
Located in New York, NY
Box Tufted Chaise with left arm, both arm and back are uniformly tufted. Made to order with solid mahogany legs which can be finished in a choice of colors, by Lobel Originals / COM....
Category
2010s American Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Foam, Mahogany, Fabric
Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Antique Brass Chaise Lounge
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Chaise Lounge by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholst...
Category
2010s American Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
Longitude Chaise Lounge by Maya Lin for Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Longitude chaise lounge designed by Maya Lin for Knoll. This chaise is the from the Earth is (not) flat series for Knoll International, 1998. Original...
Category
1990s American Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Black Wool and Antique Nickel Chaise Lounge
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Chaise Lounge by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholst...
Category
2010s American Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
Italian Curvaceous Chaise in Calf Skin, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Curvaceous chaise in calf skin with orange stitching, Italian, 1990s. This chaise is very comfortable.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Animal Skin, Upholstery
Tord Bjorklund Chaise Longue in Black Leather, Sweden 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Leather chaise longue by Lord Bjorklund, the design features an architectural black steel tube frame with a curvy streamlined platform and leather,
circa 1970, made in Sweden
This is...
Category
20th Century Swedish Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
Rocking Chaise by Richard Meier for Knoll, 1982. Black Leather. Rare. Signed.
By Knoll, Richard Meier
Located in Kansas City, MO
Richard Meier Rocking Chaise manufactured by Knoll, 1982. Designed to lay either direction and wide enough for two people. The original black leather was in hardly used condition, ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Birch
French Early Modern Style Fully Adjustable Campaign Daybed or Chaise Longue
Located in New York, NY
A rare 19th century French wrought iron Campaign bed circa 1870 having folding capacity and a replaced burlap platform.
Comfortable and composed ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Signed Original Lucite Chaise by Gary Gutterman
Located in Hanover, MA
So what if Wonder Woman has an invisible plane......
Serene and be seen floating zen-like above the floor on this sculptural chaise lounge.
Engraved signature 'Gary Gutterman'
Could double as a long cocktail table...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Natuzzi Italian Swivel Chaise Lounge
By Natuzzi
Located in Raleigh, NC
Modern chaise lounge designed by Natuzzi, Italy circa 1990s. This sculptural style chaise rests on a round metal base and swivels with ease. Extremely comfortable seating with original tan leather...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage LC4 Chaise Lounge
By Le Corbusier
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage cowhide chrome chaise. Two available.
The LC4 Chaise Longue (1928) embodies this notion with a “floating” frame that moves with the body. T...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare Giorgio Gurioli Fiberglass Amaki Sofa
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare 1990s Amaki sofa by Giorgio Gurioli combines an undulating cast fiberglass frame, soft grey velvet seat pads, and polished stainless steel legs to...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fiberglass
Nanna Ditzel Chaise Lounge
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and documented rosewood chaise lounge designed by Nanna Ditzel in 1951 for the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum. The chaise is in beautiful original c...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Rosewood
John Procario, Freeform Series Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
The elegance of John Procario’s Freeform Series is translated in his bentwood Freeform Series Lounge Chair through the artist’s enduring focus on the natural beauty of his chosen mat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Ash
J Robert Scott Glamour Chic Chaise Lounge
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is a very chic high end chase lounge made by the legendary Sally Sirkin Lewis for J Robert Scott. It is completely original. We recently had it steam cleaned and looks great as ...
Category
1990s American Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Rosemount Lounger by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor Rosemount lounger by Coco Wolf
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iroko...
Category
2010s English Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric
Chaise Lounge in Blackened Laser-Cut Steel Frame and Veg Tan Leather Seat
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chaise is quite literally Klein Agency's long chair. With its many uses, it can serve well as an outdoor deckchair, a sun-lounger, or as part of an elegant, indoor living room. E...
Category
2010s American Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Cut Steel
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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