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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: 1990s
'Canapé' by Mats Theselius, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Limited edition of 35 produced, this is edition 1/5 EA in British Racing Green. Provenance: Mats Theselius private collection. Very good condition with small signs of usage.
Category

1990s Swedish Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

'Chaise Lounge' by Mats Theselius, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Limited edition of 50 produced, this is edition 16/50. Excellent condition with small signs of usage.
Category

1990s Swedish Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

Island Sofa or Chaise Lounge by Joe D'Urso for Donghia, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning Island Sofa designed Joe D'Urso for Donghia, 1990s. This amazing sofa or chaise lounge is in relatively new condition. This piece would make a ...
Category

1990s American Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Reclining Veranda Lounge Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Red, Black Frame
Located in Kansas City, MO
Reclining Veranda Chaise lounge designed by Vico Magistretti for Casina. Original red upholstery with black powder coated steel frame. The foot rest portion pulls out from under the ...
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1990s Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Steve Chaise Off-White Bouclé Chaise Lounge w/ Pair Matching Pillows
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This beautiful chaise lounge came from a designer, perfect Vintage Home in Tamarisk Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, that was designed by the l...
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1990s American Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

Chaise Longue or Lounge Chair in Black Leather on Steel Base 1990's Italy
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Chaise Longue or Lounge Chair in Black Leather on Steel Base 1990's Italy Thin-profile and sleek with quality-stitched thick black leather longue recumbent on a minimalist chromed steel base with an off-white pillow...
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1990s Italian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Ultrasuede Cloud Chaise Sofa by Weiman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ultrasuede and chrome Petite Cloud chaise lounge sofa by Weiman. In original condition, shows minor wear consistent with age. Measurements: 64” wide, 36...
Category

1990s American Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Sizzling Hot Vintage Italian Leather Chaise Longue
By Contempo Italia
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Contempo is an Italian manufacturer of luxury leather seating. With 2 production sites in Italy, Contempo continues to design and create high end leather furniture since 1991. This featured black leather chaise is one of their earlier designs, and was imported from France. With distinctly Italian contemporary lines this beautifully curved form sits on low chrome...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

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 cardboa...
Category

1990s Philippine Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Copper

Martin Simpson Boucle Chaise Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin Simpson chaise lounge chair, c.1990s, USA. The architectural chaise features a cream boucle cushion and ebonized wood frame. The back of the frame has a slatted detail while t...
Category

1990s American Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Armchair and Footstool Model Hal by Marc Sadler for Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning armchair with footstool model Hal by Marc Sadler for the fine manufacture of Cassina from 1997. The structure of Hal armchair is in steel with padding in polyurethane foam ...
Category

1990s French 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

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

B&B Italia Charles Chaise Longues By Antonio Citterio
Located in London, GB
An extremely comfortable B&B Italia 'Charles' corner sofa/chaise. Designed by Antonio Citterio in the 1990s, this examples comes upholstered in B&B's Adria 100 fabric, a white, soft ...
Category

1990s British Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Natuzzi Italian Swivel Chaise Lounge
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

Mid-Century Modern Steel Chaise Lounge in the Style of Ron Arad
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding steel sculptural chaise lounge in the style of Ron Arad. Very good vintage condition. Weight is 150 kg circa. Striking decoration for your interior.
Category

1990s Italian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Niall O` Flynn for Spectrum Model Ruffian Chaise Chaise Lounge, 1997
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This special chaise was designed by architect and Designer Niall O'Flynn for Dutch manufacture Spectrum in the year 1997 Just a few of these chaises have been produced. The Ruffian...
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1990s Dutch Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

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Located in Farsta, SE
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Milo Baughman Burnt Orange Fred Chaise Lounge for Thayer Coggin
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1990s Canadian Modern Chaise Longues

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Verner Panton Orange Phantom Chair for Innovation Randers, circa 1998
Located in Valladolid, ES
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1990s Danish Modern Chaise Longues

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Off-White Chenille Chaise by Preview
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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1990s American Modern Chaise Longues

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Located in Palm Springs, CA
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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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