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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Color:  Black
Deconstructed Design Rattan Armchair in Black Leather
Located in New York, NY
Hand-made, with a deconstructed design, this leather armchair has been designed to be the union of elegance, high quality design and comfort.? Available in different models thanks to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rattan, Jute, Wood

Indoor/Outdoor Modern Steel and Fiberglass Lounge Chair, Baby Bull, In Stock
Located in New York, NY
Studio Armin’s Baby Bull is a nautically inspired chair that was built to withstand the outdoors while being versatile enough for indoor living. With a ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Take A Line For A Walk Wingback Lounge Chair, Alfredo Haberli, Moroso
Located in Culver City, CA
Take A Line For A Walk Chair, Alfredo Haberli, Paul Smith Edition for Moroso "Drawing is taking a line for a walk." -Paul Klee Cars, spa...
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Early 2000s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dust Armchair with Natural Oak and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Black and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Bauhaus Gabo Adjustable Cantilever Leather Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Gabo chair by de Sede. Gabo is multi-faceted. Take the cantilever chair, sleek and stylish with its classic round-tube profile, or the elegant square-tube frame chair. Both combi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

De Sede Smooth Leather Longue Chair by Christophe Marchand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2660/01 longue chair by de Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Armrests covered in leather. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified otherwise, the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Black and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Black and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Maurice Villency Black Vinyl Faux Leather Button Back Cube Club Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern Maurice Villency button black vinyl faux leather cube armchair with chrome legs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The bottom of the seat has been re-webbed and two small tears on the outside left arm has been repaired. There are light scuffs on the bottom apron and the front of the right arm of the chair. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s. What a delightful, debonaire, square cube chair!!! Isn’t it gorgeous? We certainly think so!! This is a handsome cube chair by iconic designer Maurice Villency wearing a fabulous black vinyl on the frame of the chair and button tufted black faux leather on the loose seat and back cushions. It has deep wide seating capacity and features low chrome legs with a stretcher and a unique turned diagonal design with the point of the square of the legs facing out creating a diamond look…. It’s STUNNING!! It bares a timeless, classic appearance sure to bring a splash of modern excellence to any room! It will be wonderful in the corner of your bedroom, next to a lovely accent table in your sitting room, flanking the fireplace in the den, or across from your desk in the study. Maurice Villency began designing in the 1950’s at his own furniture loft in Greenwich Village, New York. He was born in Glasgow Scotland, the son of a cabinet maker and at the age of 19 he moved to the United States with his family and introduced Scandinavian Modern furniture with one of his first successes being a sectional. He worked for the Pullman Couch company where he quickly became head designer and plant manager until he relocated to Chicago in the 60’s and set up his own studio. Maurice Villency’s sectional...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ghidini 1961 Katana Lounge Chair in Leather and Burnished Brass, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
In the Katana sofa, Paolo Rizzatto, being the refined and expert designer he is, puts great care in the proportions of the structural elements of the produ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vico Magistretti “Veranda” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vico Magistretti “Veranda” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy. Made circa 1990s and equipped with original tag. This unique lounge chair has an inner ...
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1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini
Located in North Miami, FL
Original vintage pair of chrome framed Tucroma chairs with deep brown soft leather cushions, designed by Guido Faleschini in 1975 for the Pace Collection...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dust Armchair with Natural Oak, Polished Brass and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Large Mies van der Rohe Style Black Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Mies van der Rohe style black leather lounge chair. Not the usual copy of the Barcelona chair. 18 in. seat height. 3 chairs are available. Pr...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Reclining Leather Chair and Ottoman By Ekornes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair and ottoman by Ekornes for their stressless line. This piece features subtle leather seating, armrests and ottoman sitting on a ornate wood and metal base. If you are in need o...
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20th Century Norwegian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Customizable e15 Eugene Lounge Chair with Oak Base by Stefan Diez
Located in New York, NY
The lounge chair Eugene makes an inspiring link to the chair family Houdini through its unique appearance and construction. With its high back, wide, deep seat shell and sloped back ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Modern Memphis Style Arm Chair Black Leather Chrome Massimo Iosa Ghini
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian Modern vintage lounge chair or armchair, model Numero Uno, from leather and chrome by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso 1986, Italy. Freestanding ergonomic lounge chair or armch...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mood 2-Piece Black Leather Chaise Longue
Located in Milan, IT
This superb chaise longue with two complementary modules - seat and footrest - will make an exclusive statement in sophisticated residential and professional contexts. Completed by a...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Customizable ClassiCon Bibendum Lounge Chair by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Bibendum is one of a kind. Nowhere in the history of design will one find an armchair that compares to this. It is captivatingly harmonious despite its size and unites a majestic imp...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Leather, Fabric

Customizable ClassiCon Bonaparte Lounge Chair by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Bonaparte is one of the seldom cases in which the luxurious comfort of an upholstered chair has been successfully united with a tubular steel construction. The result communicates bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Capper Lounge Chair with Upholstered Base by Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Capper Lounge chair with Upholstered Base- Static version and Comfort Zone by HBF fabric. COM is also available, with a List price of $ 3,340.00. Swivel ve...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

Moooi Nut Lounge Chair in Menagerie Velvet Upholstery & Oak Stained Black Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It’s the perfect companion while dining, cozily reading a good book or relaxing in front of the TV. Its cushions enclose you in the comfortable embrace of Marcel Wander’s signature t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Sesam Adjustable Reclining Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Sesam armchair by De Sede. The ultimate in comfort. A simple adjustment - that can even be made while seated - swivels out the footrest and reclines the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Jasper Morrison Three Sofa De Luxe in Solid Fir and Poplar Plywood
Located in New York, NY
The Three Sofa De Luxe defies the traditional function of a furnishing accent that is commonly perceived as merely a seat. For this collection, Jasper Morrison plays with this concep...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Wood

Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Pastil Chair
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Oil Tanned Genuine Leather Suspended Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experienc...
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Genuine Leather Brown Sling Chair in Black
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with a sheet of natural thick leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable e...
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rua Ipanema Lounge Chair by Yabu Pushelberg in Premium Leather 'High Base'
Located in Toronto, ON
This Rua Ipanema lounge chair by Yabu Pushelberg is upholstered in Ameila Street premium aniline leather. Ameila Street comes in 7 colorways from Scandinavia, with a weight of 1.5-1....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Stainless Steel and Leather Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This contemporary adult swing is a specialty chair by Egg Designs, it has a stainless steel frame and yolk with leather upholstery. The swing chair can be ...
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Kartell Cara Mat Chair Black Beige by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cara is the living room armchair which combines the rigour of classic lines and the comfort of the seat, characterised by the large, high cushion which offers maximum comfort. Cara ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Black Ponyskin LC4 by Le Corbusier, Cassina, 1990s
Located in Renens, CH
Probably the most well-known piece by the Swiss-born architect Le Corbusier (Charles-Edouard Jeanneret) is the chaise-longue model LC4. Le Corbusier hardly needs an introduction, his works span from furniture, buildings, cities, tapestries, to sculptures and more. This is a beautiful vintage example of the LC4, in black pony skin leather. Origination: Italy, late 1990s – Cassina...
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1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Kartell Joe Colombo Chair in Black by Joe Colombo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A true symbol of Sixties design, famous also for being the only piece by Kartell made entirely of wood. Contemporary technology has made it possible to create the same product using ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Rare Pair of Original 'Joker' Lounge Chairs by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of original 'Joker' lounge chairs by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne. Designed in the early 1970s, and manufactured in France by Airborne International, the groovy 'Joker' ...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Modern Sling Chair with Genuine South African Leather in Black
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with a sheet of natural thick leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable e...
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Outdoor Ribbon Chair featuring Black Fabric and Brown Waterproof Leather
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Ribbon Black Outdoor Lounge Armchair A minimalist yet very modern outdoor lounge armchair that will ensure all the comfort and functionality needed outdoors. The whole design of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

KT-221 Bauhaus Occasional Chair in Tufted Natural Leather and Metal by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lounge chair KT221/01 by De Sede. Relaunch and update of the design created in 1956. Objectively functional design of an iconographic, architectural construction through the transfer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Shelby Adjustable Swivel Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Shelby chair by De Sede. Built for blissful relaxation, this easy chair takes its name from its constructional design: a hard shell containing a soft and cosy core with convenien...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Slender Italian Stitched Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of slender Italian stitched leather lounge chairs. Two more available, so four total for $3,600.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Hannes Wettstein Reversi Leather Armchairs for Molteni & C, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of hunter green leather Reversi armchairs designed by Hannes Wettstein for Molteni & C. The Reversi pair formed by the pouf and armchair is almost a throwback to Art Deco: digni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Large Milo Baughman Style Round Black Club Lounge Chair Brass Trim Feet, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Milo Baughman style round black club lounge chairs with brass trim and feet - a Pair. Item features a large oversized comfortable round f...
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Late 20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Wood Frame Low Back Sofa in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
“Living in a glass house makes you design pieces to look immaculate from every angle,” says Craig Bassam, who designed the BassamFellows Wood Frame Lo...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Building Blocks, Modern Geometric Side Chair with Black Leather and Wood Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Building blocks side lounge chair: An illusion that plays with positive and negative shapes through its design, the white version is made from leather and a metal base.   Building...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Vintage Jaymar Sculptural Chairs After Louis Durot & Pierre Paulin
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed after the works of Louis Durot and Pierre Paulin. The iconic cantilevered style made these Jaymar "Tongue" chairs one of the stars of the late 20th Century. The timeless cha...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Pair Hydra Castor Leather Chairs by Luca Scacchetti for Poltrona Frau
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Hydra Castor gray leather and chrome chairs by Luca Scacchetti for Poltrona Frau, Italy, circa 2005.
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20th Century European Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Daisy Contemporary Pouf in Metal and Fabric
Located in London, GB
The 'Giardino Botanico' collection features five pouffes, each with a backrest inspired by a distinctive botanic shape. The backrest has some flexibility for added comfort and is gen...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Contemporary Charcoal Fiberglass Chair, Roly-Poly Chair by Faye Toogood
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary fiberglass chair - Roly Poly Chair by Faye Toogood. This is shown in the charcoal fiberglass finish. Design: Faye Toogood Material: Fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fiberglass

ROMANA lounge chair in white boucle fabric
Located in Frazão, Porto
ROMANA armchair, with lacquered wooden plinth, is a very classic and comfortable piece with an incomparable quality, made to be used on a daily basis.‎...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Forest Lounge Chair with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
Located in Kolkata, IN
Forest lounge chair with brass inlay by Marcantonio, is a luxurious, pop chair, a conversation piece in any space. It is covered in brass "fur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rua Ipanema Lounge Chair by Yabu Pushelberg in Nappa Leather 'High Base'
Located in Toronto, ON
This Rua Ipanema lounge chair by Yabu Pushelberg is upholstered in Ontario Street, pigmented nappa leather with natural grain. Ontario Street comes in 12 colorways from Germany, with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Blue Orange
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an or...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Plastic

Minimalist Outdoor Lounge Chair in "Sky" Fabric and Polished Stainless Steel
Located in Lisbon, PT
Embracing the purpose to take a break outside, the outdoor version of the LISBOA lounge chair invites you to just sit and relax under the sun, enjoying the long days and warm summer ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Pantelleria Purple Chair
Located in Milan, IT
The Pantelleria armchair is inspired by the slender structures of nature with flexibility and lightness. Like stems and branches that fold in on themselves, so the profile of the seat designed by Medaarch in 2020 separates and then returns to its path. 3D printed in PETG or PLA, the seat stands out for its strength and dynamism. Pantelleria is an armchair without armrests...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Resin

Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair in Brown Leather and Brushed Stainless Steel
Located in Lisbon, PT
Embracing the purpose to take a break, LISBOA chair invites you to just sit and relax. Combining many observations from different cultures of how people use chairs...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

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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