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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Le Bambole Lounge Chair B&B Italia
Located in Budapest, HU
Robust, coffee-brown sponge and leather lounge chair with folding backrest and with a footrest. The Le Bambole lounge chair by Mario Bellini provides a feeling of deep comfort and re...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Molana Blackened Oak Lounge Chair With Brown Leather And Vintage Fabric Cushions
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Molana lounge chair is entirely handcrafted. The frame is made from solid red oak wood that is finished in India with a satin top coat. The chair also features beautiful and su...
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2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Lounge chair "Canta" by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina - Italy - Year 2000
Located in Milano, IT
The Canta armchair, designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina in 2000, is an example of innovative and functional design. This armchair not only offers exceptional comfort but is also a...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier Lounge Chair LC4 Black Leather For Cassina, Italy, 2010 
Located in Brussels, BE
Le Corbusier Lounge Chair LC4 ,Black Leather For Cassina, Italy, 2010
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rb Easy Chairs, Modern Lounge Chair Handcrafted in Walnut, Pair
Located in St. Paul, MN
Woodsport RB Easy Chair. Named after the running bond pattern in which bricks are laid. Individual pieces are laced together with high grade polyester rope, creating a soft surface t...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Oversized Lounge Chair In Black Steel & Brushed Gold Detailing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing a unique lounge chair that redefines comfort and style with its rare dimensions. Measuring an impressive 40x40 inches, this extra-wide and extra-deep armchair offers unpa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Verner Panton Style Cowhide Sling Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing minimalist design leather sling cowhide lounge chairs made in the mid-century Danish modern style and manner of Verner Panton (Danish Designer 1926-1998). Verner's chair desi...
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20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Monotone Blue Roy Armchair in Velvet with Matching Lacquered Base
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Roy Sofa is a luxurious piece of furniture that exemplifies the brand's commitment to high-quality craftsmanship, elegant design, and comfort. The Roy Sofa has an impactful silho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of White Upholstered Sling Chairs with Cushions
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of white upholstered sling chairs epitomizes contemporary elegance and comfort. Each chair features a streamlined sling design, characterized by its minimalist structure an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Upholstered Modern Chairs in Beige Linen with Black Iron Base
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of modern chairs combines timeless elegance with contemporary design, making them a versatile addition to any space. Each chair is upholstered in soft, beige linen, offerin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

'Titan' Oversized Club Chairs by Olivier Gagnère in Mohair, Leather, and Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The pinnacle of luxury in size and materials, this pair of oversized 'Titan' club chairs by famed French designer Olivier Gagnère featuring luxurious mohair, supple very-high-quality...
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1990s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Cast Brass and White Leather Brutalist Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The white leather Primal lounge chair, a quintessential masterpiece from Egg Designs that stands as an icon of contemporary design. Versatile and striking, it seamlessly integrates i...
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Munna Gran Torino Luxury Armchair with Customizable Upholstery Options
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This lounge chair feels like a welcoming ride to the perfect getaway. Irresistibly proportioned for lounging, and adorned with metal accents, this sofa brews a sense of lightness to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Le Corbusier LC4 black Leather Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A modern style of Le Corbusier LC4 chaise lounge. Designed by Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret-Gris. The chair is thick black leather with a chrome steel frame and...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Thomas Pheasant for Baker Max Tufted Club Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Hollywood modern pair of large max club chairs or lounge chairs designed by Thomas Pheasant for Baker. The chairs feature a large hardwood frame with slightly different but complemen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Massimo & Lela Vignelli Pair of "Intervista" Chairs in Vermillion Leather 1989
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1989 by husband and wife design team Massimo and Lela Vignelli for Italian furniture maker Poltrona Frau the Intervista chair is the modernist designer's interpretation o...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Utopia Outdoor Armchair by Lara Bohinc, Lavender, Cork, Garden
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
This armchair has a ballooning cellular form, as if constantly growing outwards, multiplying itself to overtake the surrounding space and embodies a Utopian dream of abundant, ever growing nature. There are four lilac armchairs...
Category

2010s English Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cork

Esperanza Outdoor Lounge Chair in Blue and White Stripe
Located in Hudson, NY
Our Esperanza outdoor lounge chairs are made for style, comfort and durability. Inspired by the classic Willy Guhl Loop chair, the Esper...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Esperanza Outdoor Lounge Chair in White
Located in Hudson, NY
Our Esperanza outdoor lounge chairs are made for style, comfort and durability. Inspired by the classic Willy Guhl Loop chair, the Esper...
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2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Esperanza Outdoor Lounge Chair in Natural
Located in Hudson, NY
Our Esperanza outdoor lounge chairs are made for style, comfort and durability. Inspired by the classic Willy Guhl Loop chair, the Esper...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Armchair Cast Bronze Polished Limited Edition StudioJob Handmade
Located in Milan, IT
'Rock' is a creation of Job, used since 2000 and seen as one of his raw sculptural forms. It's hand created facet by facet to evolve into the almost naturally formed structure. Servi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Baleri Italia Flipt Armchair/Chaise Longue in Brown and Beige by Jeff Miller
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The opportunity to recline in the open is a luxury established in biblical times, but in the contemporary urban environment that opportunity is limited not by social norms so much as...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Verner Panton Style Leather Sling Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing minimalist design leather sling lounge chairs made in the mid-century Danish modern style and manner of Verner Panton (Danish Designer 1926-1998). Verner's chair design was t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rudolph Outdoor One-Seater Chair by Vincent Van Duysen for Serax
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Architect Vincent Van Duysen in a collaboration with Belgium-based Serax has designed a sofa line embodying the essence of his "warm minimalist" aesthetic. Dubbed Rudolph, in homage...
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2010s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Tan Leather & Brushed Nickel Lounge Chairs by Fabien Baron -Bernhardt 4 Avail
Located in Hudson, NY
Simply stunning 'B3' Lounge Chair designed by Fabien Baron for Bernhardt. Bernhardt has upped it game with this stunning design. These chairs were custom made with a butter soft tann...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Harvey Probber Solid Bar Aluminum Lounge Chairs, 1960's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Harvey Probber 1427A Solid Bar Aluminum Lounge Chairs. Featuring solid Aluminum bar construction, ergonomic slant back, attached spacious cushions, with tufted Blue, Red, Whi...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Iconic Eero Aarnio Giant Ball Chair
Located in New York, NY
he Leather Ball Chair Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 The Ball Chair was designed in the early 196...
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Tubular Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair and ottoman in steel and leather, Europe, 1950s. Modern tubular armchair and matching ottoman. These items are made of bent tubular steel with black saddle leather upholste...
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1950s European Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Felt Chair by Marc Newson for Cappellini, Italy designed in 1993
Located in New York, NY
Red lacquered ‘Felt’ chair designed by Marc Newson (Sydney, *1963) in 1993 for the Italian manufacturer Cappellini. The chair features a reinforced fiberglass shell and an aluminum s...
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1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Lounge Chairs, Italian Manufacture, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lounge armchairs with large trapezoidal backrests on conical legs. The armchairs have been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality black and white patterned fabric. The...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Tubular Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair in steel and leather, Europe, 1950s. Modern armchair made in Europe in the 1950s. This chair is made of bent tubular steel with black saddle leather upholstery. Beautif...
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1950s European Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed with Cushion
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design by Salvador Dalí­­, 1903 Manufactured by BD Barcelona Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repellent foam and material...
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2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

'Sara' Leather Lounge Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, c 1971, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful off-white leather pair of lounge chairs by illustrious architect and designer Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, Italy. Designed in the 1970s, this pair of soft, comfy, lea...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Slatted Teak Lounge Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Solid teak slat lounge chairs with brass accents. The sides are curved with a nice angle on the back. These are very sturdy and very comfortable for long term sitting. New upholster...
Category

20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Dun Hou Lounge Chair by objective OBJECT Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Dun Hou Lounge Chair by objective OBJECT Studio Dimensions: D 82 x W 127 x H 97 cm Materials: Stainless steel, marble, wood, velvet, steel, foam. o...
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2010s Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Cubist Curve Lounge Chair, upholstered swivel chair
Located in Houston, TX
Like other pieces in the Cubist Collection, the Cubist Curve Lounge Chair started with an idea and was then abstracted architecturally... with a strong structure and lasting materials. It is made in the traditional manner with an eight-way hand-tied spring system then the highest quality down and foam is layered on top to create a resiliency that keeps these pieces looking tailored and in place. The Cubist Curve Lounge Chair has a 360 degree swivel base. It is part of a larger Cubist sofa collection which included the Cubist Curve Loveseat 70", Cubist Curve Sofa 90...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Pair of Fendi Casa Velvet Chrome Tulip Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of plush velvet upholstered lounge chairs by Fendi Casa in an aubergine shade. The chairs feature a tulip shaped frame that flares out on the backs. The soft velvet has ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Swaim Modern Brown Leather Armless Oak Slipper Lounge Club Reading Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful armless slipper chair by Swaim Upholstery. Originally made for Marc-Miachaels Interior Design. Features brown leather upholstery and an oak frame. The chair is supported ...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Italian Modern Black Velvet Accent Chairs
Located in North York, ON
This pair of Italian modern black velvet accent chairs is the perfect addition to any home. With their rounded curved backs and seats, these ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gaby Fois Dorell Voyager Lounge Chair and Footstool
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional and rare Voyager lounge chair with footstool designed by artist Gaby Fois Dorell for Saporiti, Italy. Gaby Fois Dorell is a French-American artist and designer known for...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Custom Black Leather Lounge Chairs with Antiqued Brass Metal Frames
Located in North York, ON
Crafted with premium Italian black leather, these chairs exude a sense of luxury and sophistication. Each chair is hand crafted in Canada with the utmost attention to detail, ensurin...
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2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Meccano Lounge Chair by Spinzi, Italian Collectible Design
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic Metal Chair - One Off Designer Chair - Masculine Chair Sharp, masculine and playful are the pieces of Meccano Collection. The technical aspect of the construction world to ca...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Pair of Sculptural Italian Tall Back Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish sculptural tall back Italian Modernist lounge chairs. Newly upholstered with brass leg details.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Oak and Leather Lounge Chair
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the perfect addition to any modern living space - the Modern Oak and Leather lounge chair. This luxurious chair boasts a beautiful textured oak frame that adds a touch of...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Steve Chase Custom Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steve Chase was a prominent American interior designer and furniture designer known for his luxurious, sophisticated, and contemporary designs. Based in Palm Springs, California, he ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Hardwood

Pair of Cy Mann Chrome Lounge Chairs in Lime Green, C. 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Pair of Cy Mann Chrome and Bright Green Lounge Chairs, C. 1970. Featuring flat bar Chrome construction, ergonomic slant back design, attached original upholstered tufted Sprin...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Fendi Casa Black Velvet Chrome Tulip Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of plush black velvet upholstered lounge chairs by Fendi Casa. The chairs feature a tulip shaped frame that flares out on the backs. The soft velvet has a fine satin bor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Drexel Contemporary Classics Lounge Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel Contemporary Classics Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 29.5 wide x 33 deep x 29 high, with a seat height of 19.5 and arm height/chair clearance 24.75 inches About P...
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Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Tito Agnoli Black Leather Lounge Chair for Poltrona Frau
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing Timeless Elegance: Tito Agnoli's 1980s Black Leather Armchair Le Capanelle by Poltrona Frau Indulge in the epitome of style and comfort with the exquisite black leather ...
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1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ferdinand Porsche Lounge Chair, Stamped, Limited series
Located in Stratford, CT
Porsche IP 84S lounge chair was designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche in 1984. Fine construction methods, stunning aesthetics and innovation are the most important characteristics ...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

"Model 2" Contemporary Sculptural Lounge Chair, Walnut/Mahogany Wood Tone Finish
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The lines of the Model 2, especially its sideview, seem unmistakably Art Deco. Perhaps a 1930s sports car. At the same time the sinuous carving is reminiscent of the great Art Nouvea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Sapele Wood

Reimagined Vintage 1980s Phyllis Morris Off-White Bouclé Chair and Ottoman Set
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We didn’t want to change the amazing 1980s Phyllis Morris chair and ottoman, we just wanted to reimagine it in European off-white boucle. The set is stunning. The design not only holds up today, it’s better than ever. The shape reminds us of a mushroom. All tucked rounded corners, low and sexy to the ground, and above all, comfortable. An iconic, rare piece from the legendary pioneer woman’s designer...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
These Modern Lounge Chairs are a stunning design from the 1970's, made in Italy. The beautiful textured off white fabric is soft to the touch, and the sleek black metal legs are fini...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Molteni&C D.154.2 Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti
Located in Boston, MA
This mid-century lovechair was inspired by designer Gio Ponti's trips to Latin America in the 1950s. A winner of the Wallpaper Design Award, today the armchair is one of Molteni&C's ...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair
Located in North York, ON
The Finn Juhl Pelican Chair is a modern take on classic design. It is an iconic piece created by the famous Danish designer, Finn Juhl. This ch...
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2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Riva 1920 MAUI BLACK WOOD LOUNGE CHAIR BY TERRY DWAN
Located in Boston, MA
This armchair strikes a perfect balance between comfort and uniqueness, creating a snug space to relax in. Through a meticulous process that combines carving and smoothing, it result...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Customizable Lounge Chair de la Paz, Solid wood and upholstery.
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Inspired by three-legged chairs, this low chair has a back leg formed by two pieces joined by a circular wooden detail and two side legs that embrace the seat. It is intended to be a...
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2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Hardwood

Porada Floor Sample Copine Wood Chair G. & O. Buratti
Located in Boston, MA
Designed By G. & O. Buratti Armchair with frame in solid canaletta walnut and cover in the boucle fabric. The cover in the fabric is removable. Inner shell in poplar plywood and solid fir wood with belted seat. The padding is in crush-proof polyurethane with different densities. This is a floor sample...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Walnut

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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