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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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.
Style: Modern
Color: Brown
Dust Armchair with Natural Oak, Polished Brass and Teal
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Natural Oak, Polished Brass and Paris Dark Blue
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Natural Oak, Polished Brass and Paris Mouse
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Corn
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Barcelona Lotus
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 72
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Vigo Plantain
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Brick
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 60
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Lavanda
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Teal
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Dark Blue
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Safira
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Mouse
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Corn
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 72
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Barcelona Lotus
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 60
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Teal
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Lavanda
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Dark Blue
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Safira
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Mouse
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Aluminium
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Natural Oak and Paris Brick
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Natural Oak and Paris Lavanda
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Natural Oak and Smooth 60
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Natural Oak and Paris Dark Blue
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dust Armchair with Natural Oak and Paris Safira
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Armchair by Tiago Curioni in Sucupira Brazilian Hard Wood and Straw
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Inspired by modernist design, Pierre armchair is made of Sucupira wood, known for its unique stripe and high hardness; and natural straw, braided thread by thread. With a slightly sa...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Style Rattan Armchair with Custom Finishes
Located in New York, NY
Luxury comfort with luxury design: the Victoria. Piece of our Origins Collection, this chaise longue summerizes the desire to give identity to a space. High-quality handmade work to propose a piece that gives shape to your personal moments.
Dimensions: W 31.5" x D 72.8" x H 35.8" x Seat H 17.7" x Arm H 22.4"
Avaiable in many models because of our custom options: differents fabrics, leathers, wood color. We also adapt the size of the pice to your spatial needs. New classics...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jute, Wood, Trimming, Rattan
Plum Boucle', Bronzed Steel, Brass & Ostrich Feather, Ostrich Fluff Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A new addition to the the Ostrich Fluff collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This gorgeous plum Boucle' lounge chair is a harmonious play on materials that results in sophisticated statement of a piece.
The Boucle base is trimmed with genuine ostrich feather trim in a delicate pink, this creates a wispy floating effect. The base and backrest are connected with a sensual bronzed steel spine, fixed with a bespoke solid brass button.
This lounge chair is matched with an ottoman that can be purchased separately. Color option in upholstery and feathers are available.
Besides the Sofa, Lounge chair & Ottoman, the Ostrich Fluff range is highly customizable, speak to us about the possibilities. We have created large curved sofas for hotels, cinema daybeds for private home cinemas...
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard
Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Walnut, Mohair
Yardage: 6 yards, 5.5 meters
condition
Craft Associates Modern lounge chair - 2002 - The Parallax...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Contemporary Pink Lounge Chair Handcrafted 100% Recycled Plastic by Anqa Studios
By Anqa Studios
Located in Camischolas, CH
Contemporary Pink Lounge Chair Hand-Crafted 100% Recycled Plastic by Anqa Studios
Add a modern icon to your space with this statement chair.
The symmetric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Tulum Outdoor Woven Dining Chair
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
The Tulum dining chair was inspired by the classic Miller Fong chair and updated for outdoor use and comfort. The chair is constructed with a metal frame and woven polypropylene seat...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Double Rocking Chair by Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in New York, NY
Double rocking chair by Sam Maloof, circa 1980's
signed Sam Maloof f.A.C.C./©, dated 1988 and numbered No. 9.
Literature
Jo Lauria, Craft in America: ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Italian Brown Plastic Joe Chair by Heller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Cool Cast brown plastic Joe Glove chair designed by Gionathan de Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi i...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Genuine Leather Modern Angular Suspended Sling Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Angular Sling chair is spacious, comfortable and striking in its looks. It has an air of functional elegance. It has an angular metal frame and is co...
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Western Armchair, Walnut & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Western is a captivating armchair that recreates the image of an old cowboy hat standing in a saddle rack.
The top of the armchair performs the concave hat with rounded tabs and the band around it turns into a comfortable cushion. The base in walnut approaches the structure and color of the saddle rack.
Having a modernist inspiration at a fist sight, the Western armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Swivel Armchair W Ottoman in Leather & Rose Gold Base
Located in New York, NY
Swivel lounge chair with a curved body shape. The metallic base can swivel 360 degrees.
Shown here in Leather and Columbia Tofee Fabric.
Stainless steel base in polished Copper.
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
"Xitle" Lounge Chair
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" lounge chair is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archytypical Modern f...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Cold Cast Bronze, Shou Sugi Ban African Mahogany & Boucle Sherpa Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The armless modern Sherpa lounge chair is part of the Sherpa collection. It is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This high...
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Resin, Hardwood
Contemporary Inflatable Leather Armchair
Located in London, GB
The advantage of inflatable products is that they are light and portable. We usually tend to buy inflatable furniture products for temporary use a...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rubber
Durlet Lounge Chair 1976 Heiner Golz with Wood Base and Leather Seat
By Durlet
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
1970s charly lounge swivel chair designed by Heiner Gölz for Durlet. The chair has a cognac leather upholstery and a dark wooden leg. It was found in an architectural house from the ...
Category
20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hoop Armchair by Palange & Toffoloni
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Armchair designed by Piero Palange and Werther Toffolon. Italy, Germa, 1972.
Black lacquered wooden frame with the original leather upholstery. This is model G23. Seat height: 35 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
De Sede DS 41 Vintage Leather Lounge Chair Blue
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede Model DS 41 leather lounge chair in dark blue leather
Great comfort and a classic timeless design by De Sede.
Made by 1 big leather skin.
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1970s.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
1980s Modern Pair Lounge / Club Chairs In Cognac Leather By Klaus Wettergren
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very exclusive and rare pair lounge chairs / club chairs by the Danish designer Klaus Wettergren in limited quantity and only on special request build by selective orders.
The pair i...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Gandia Blasco Stack Deckchair in Aluminum by Borja Garcia
Located in New York, NY
Stack Is Gandiablasco’s most free-and-easy collection of outdoor furniture. Inspired by aesthetics from the world of sailing, it is refreshingly reminiscent of the retro elegance of the 1960s and 1970s, enabling you to enjoy the outdoor life 365 days a year with all the advantages of stackability. The STACK chaise longue with wheels completes the collection. Designed by Borja Garcia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Suelo Modern Lounge Chair, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Modern Lounge chair in walnut is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions...
Category
2010s Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Solid Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of lounge chairs. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Cushion upholstered in fabric and fitted with buttons.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Breathtaking Set of 4 Modern Floating Pagoda Club Chairs by Baker, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: completely installation ready. This rare set of four (4) seating examples is unique on the market. Expert custom upholstery service is available. Note: Also available are a match pair of loveseats and a pair of large three-seat sofas from this rare series.
An absolutely jaw-dropping set of four (4) meticulously restored club chairs...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
NIDO Modern Lounge Chair in White Oak & Green Suede by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The NIDO chair was the result of playing with the juxtaposition of shapes. The egg-like shape of the leather upholstered wood seat nesting in the cross shap...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Kelly Wearstler Morro Lounge Chair in White Bouclé
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Upholstered in the finest boucle fabric, the Morro lounge chair explores the language of color and texture in the signature curvaceous form that lends the collection its expressive c...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Peaches Pouffe by Lara Bohinc, Pink Wool Fabric, Organic Shape, stool
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Part of the Peaches collection, the Peachy Pouffe is a versatile piece that can be used as a stool or foot rest. Its curvaceous and organic shapes perfectly compliment the Big Girl a...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Hans Krieks, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Boston, United States, c. 1975
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and fabric lounge chairs, produced by Hans Krieks, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1975.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Jaime Hayon, Contemporary, Playwood Walnut Leather Upholstery Lounger Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair structure base in cast aluminum.
Seat, backrest is in plywood with exteriors in walnut nature effect NG EN2
Upholstered in Testa di Moro V19.
Various fabrics and leat...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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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