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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Purple
Contemporary Cornflower Blue Velvet Modern Lounge Chair with Black Metal Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Madda by Michael Felix is a contemporary, modern, and minimal velvet lounge chair inspired by the interpretation of classic mid-century club chairs. Its metal base wraps around t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Marshmallow Bar Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 marshmallow bar stools, Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm.
Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass.
Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green and royal red....
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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Marshmallow Bar Stool, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow bar stool, Royal stranger
Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass
Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green, royal red
Royal strang...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Glazy Chair, Gentle 673 by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy chair, gentle 673 by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm
Materials: upholstery
Also available: upholstery in all Royal Stranger’s fabric collection...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 673 by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy chair, gentle 673 by Royal Stranger.
Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm.
Materials: upholstery
Also available: upholstery in all Royal Stranger’s fabric collecti...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Graceful Dining Chairs, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Graceful dining chair, Royal Stranger.
Dimensions: 95 x 54 x 54 cm
Materials: Blossom pink velvet upholstery with stainless steel coated in brass frame elevated by lacquered wood l...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Marshmallow Bar Stool, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow bar stool, Royal stranger
Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass
Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green and Royal red
Royal str...
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Materials
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Marshmallow Bar Stool, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow bar stool, Royal stranger
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Set of 4 Marshmallow Bar Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
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Set of 2 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 673 by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Glazy chairs, gentle 673 by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm
Materials: upholstery
Also available: upholstery in all Royal Stranger’s fabric ...
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Brass
Set of 4 Graceful Dining Chairs, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 graceful dining chairs, Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 95 x 54 x 54 cm
Materials: Blossom pink velvet upholstery with stainless steel coated in brass frame elevated by lacquer...
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Materials
Brass
Graceful Dining Chair, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Graceful dining chair, Royal Stranger.
Dimensions: 95 x 54 x 54 cm.
Materials: Blossom pink velvet upholstery with stainless steel coated in brass frame elevated by lacquered wood ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Graceful Dining Chairs, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Graceful dining chair, Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 95 x 54 x 54 cm
Materials: Blossom pink velvet upholstery with stainless steel coated in brass frame elevated by lacquered wood le...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Marshmallow Bar Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Marshmallow bar stools, Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass
Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green and Royal red
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Fried Egg Three Tone Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A unique asymmetrical lounge chair, designed by the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen in the 1950s. Fried egg is also available in an exclusive anniversary edition with s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
Modern Purple Plum Tone Tuxedo Style Club Chairs by Baker a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Splendid modern purple plum tone tuxedo style club chairs by Baker a pair. Comprised of loose back & seat cushions with polyester fill & feath...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint, Feathers
Corkscrew Purple Modern Contemporary Swivel Lounge Chair Armchair
Located in Wayne, NJ
Corkscrew swivel lounge chair armchair
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be able to deliver curbside...
Category
1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Cape Lounge Chair, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant armchair with an organic design inspired by the puffed sleeves and layered designs of haute couture. Its soft lines and chic details make the cape armchair a real eyecatch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
Shiro Kuramata Sofa With Arms in Chromed Tubular Metal for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
An homage to the masters of early 20th century modernism, the sofa with arms armchair by Shiro Kuramata has a structure made of chromed tubular metal, p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Cape Lounge Chair with Stitches, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant armchair with an organic design inspired by the puffed sleeves and layered designs of haute couture. Its soft lines and chic details make the Cape armchair a real eyecatch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
Ghidini 1961 Katana Lounge Chair in Fabric and Satin Brass by 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Customizable Artifort Apollo Lounge Chair by Patrick Norguet
Located in New York, NY
A sweeping stroke of elegant calligraphy. Poised. Open. Ergonomics at its best. Destined to be a Classic. Designed by Patrick Norguet, the Apollo radiates balance and harmony. Develo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile
Nora, Blue Armchair, Designed by Michael Schmidt, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The Nora armchair is characterized by welcoming lines ensuring a high level of comfort.
It is distinguished by the special inclination of the rear legs and the harmonious and proportionate shell of the chairs, enhanced with seams to delineate the different parts, seat, back, armrests.
Designed by Michael Schmidt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Orange Two-Tone Lounge Chair in Black Oak with Upholstery, by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
This light, elegant chair, The Orange was designed in the 1950s by the acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen. Thanks to its classic expression, The Orange chair will complement either a contemporary or more timeless interior as an effortless addition to the existing furniture in the home. Hans Olsen?s The Orange chair is one of the earliest known shell chairs and acquired its name because of its characteristic back and seat, which are reminiscent of orange peel. Reflecting both the era?s experiments with color and the architect?s own playful attitude to design, this upholstered shell chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
Holly 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 flexibi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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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Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair with Smoked Oak Legs, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A Classic, sophisticated armchair created in the 1950s by the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen. Mr. Olsen is an original design that is a perfect match for a gentleman’s room or a feminine sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
Wired Italic Lounge Chair and Ottoman 'Indoor'
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The wired Italic lounge 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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Hannah Morrison for Knoll Sling Armchairs in Black and Blue
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of sling armchairs designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison circa 1971 for Knoll International, Inc. This pair is in wonderful vintage condition. The blue vinyl sli...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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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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