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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Number in Set: Set of 2
Contemporary Modern Martin Brattrud Kinsale Red Barrel Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Elegant and stylish pair of Kinsale barrel chair by Martin Brattrud. Featuring a very comfortable seat cushion and ergonomically embracing rounded back. Beautifully shaped and hand...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Modern Drama Swivel Pouf Chair in White Boucle
Located in Chicago, IL
Swivel pouf upholstered in white Italian merino wool/poly blend performance boucle. COM upholstery option available as well.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Modern Genuine Ochre Soft Leather Tan Sling - Swing Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lawrence Peabody Wing Chair for Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, velvet Yardage: 6 yards This Lawrence Peabody wing chair for Craft Associates...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Iconic Eero Aarnio Silver Bubble Chair
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Iconic Eero Aarnio Yellow 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

Suelo Modern Side Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and slee...
Category

2010s North American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Customizable e15 That Lounge Chair by Stefan Diez
Located in New York, NY
The lounge chair That is part of the distinct This That Other seating series. Named after the famous card trick, Stefan Diez uses the same plywood material as for the iconic Houdini ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Niemeyer II Armchair, Bouclé and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Gold Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category at the A’Design Award Competition 2021-2022 The Niemeyer II armchair is named after the Br...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Seat height: 14.18"
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Hand-Woven Armchair in Ziricote Tropical Wood - Limited Edition
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The armchair has a simple and very lightweight structure. Its clean lines, with smooth and rounded edges, blend with the meticulous handwoven pattern. In this handwoven fabric, craft...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood, Ziricote

Suelo Outdoor Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo outdoor modern lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, an...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

CraftAssociates Lounge Chair, Cawtaba Modern Lounge Chair, Black and Thick Weave
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Lounge Chair, Cawtaba Modern Lounge Chair, Black and Thick Weave This Catawba Modern Lounge Chair is expertly crafted and upholstered. Each chair boasts hand cut hig...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

CraftAssociates Lounge Chairs, Vancouver Lounge Chairs, White Velvet and Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Lounge chairs, Vancouver Lounge Chairs, White Velvet This Vancouver Lounge Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture are expertly crafted and upholstered. Each chair boa...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Cast Brass and Leather Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Primal lounge chair is part of the Primal collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This Brutalist style lounge chair was inspired by the rough, brutal beauty of Africa. The solid brass cast leg...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back Walnut and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair frame is studio favorite. Each Swift is a complex build for a skilled craftsperson: th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

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 ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Rare Nicos Zographos Black Leather -Brushed Aiiminum Parsons Club Chairs 4 AVAIL
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning black leather Nicos Zogrophos club chairs. Priced per chair. 4 chaiors available. Nicos Zographos made his name during his time at the renown architecture firm Skidmore, Ow...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Aluminum

Tumbona Dedo, Mexican Contemporary Lounge Chair by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
The Dedo Collection seeks a concise but light language, in which simplicity helps generate a contemporary, delicate and friendly message through the sel...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

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...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Sherman Chair
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The Sherman Lounge chair is inpired in the Sherman Tanks of WWII. A pieces that captures the masculine, energetic, and rough character of that era turning it into an contemplative ob...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Upholstery

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Bold Lounge Chair - Nabuk
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Infused with a refined modern design and relaxed sophistication, the Bold Lounge Chair stands out as an exceptional statement piece. Its remarkable design, adorned with luxurious fin...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair in Natural Leather and Polished 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...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Black Beige
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an industria...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti "Peggy 63970" Lounge Chairs, Italy 1990
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of impressive lounge chairs with a “throne like” appearance, designed by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti in the 1990’s. The chairs are made of a wooden frame and new taupe velvet...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Custom Made Mixed Metals Lounge Chair - Sold Separately
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W31 D30 H32.5 SW27 SD22 SH16 Custom Low Profile Metal Chair with a curved metal arm and very fun solid brass feet. Item has NOT been restored and shows well with no major areas stru...
Category

2010s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iconic Eero Aarnio Natural Leather Bubble Chair
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a clear pedestal.’ It shares ...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finni...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Leather

DS-9090 Handstitched Leather Beanbag Chair by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beanbag chair DS-9090 by De Sede. Beanbags have long been a part of the De Sede inventory, but the manufacture has now gone one step further with the launch of DS-9090, a beanbag that defines sitting itself. A pyramid-shaped insert made of high quality, stabile DS-SELECT leather gives the ‘shapeless’ model a seat direction and seating hollow – an innovation in the history of the beanbag. This step optimizes both the seating comfort and the appearance of the undefined shape of the beanbag. As with previous beanbag models, DS-9090 is filled with De Sede fill, a combination of foam and beads, and the insert in DS-SELECT is integrated with a handstitched seam. Whether as an eye-catcher in the living room, a stylish, additional seating option, or a cozy and relaxing object around the home, DS-9090 can be seen in the definition of its eternally beautiful, characteristic beanbag shape. Details: Standard configuration: Seating hollow in SELECT black leather. For casing upholstery options, please choose from SELECT leather swatches...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Penca Lounge Chair
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Penca is a line of outdoor furniture with a strong Mexican identity, designed for residential spaces as well as for common areas of restaurants or boutique hotels. The concept of the...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Circular Steel Wheel Hanging Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Wheel hanging swing chair is sculptural and dynamic. Its striking circular shape lends itself for use as a functional art piece. The pattern detail is inspired by nature and rem...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

NIDO Modern Lounge Chair in White Oak & Blush Leather 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

Oak, Leather

Muller Van Severen, Outdoor Lounge Chair Model "Wire S #5", Belgium, 2017
Located in Barcelona, ES
Muller Van Severen Outdoor lounge chair model “Wire S #5” Manufactured by Muller Van Severen Produced for Side Gallery Powder coated stainless steel in deep red Measurements...
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2010s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Muller Van Severen, Outdoor Lounge Chair Model "Wire S #1", Belgium, 2017
Located in Barcelona, ES
Muller Van Severen Outdoor lounge chair model “Wire S #1” Manufactured by Muller Van Severen Produced for Side Gallery Stainless steel Measurements 139 cm x 60 cm x 37 H cm...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of 1940s Rounded Arm Belgian Armchairs with New Cushions
Located in Toronto, CA
A pair of excellent chairs. The 1940's Belgian wood frames feature swooping round arms and original cotton webbing. Updated and accentuated with new cushions boasting a vanilla-hued ...
Category

1940s Belgian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Set of Two Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing a one-of-a-kind wooden sculpture by renowned artist Salvador Dali. The Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat wood sculpture sunbed is a unique and exclusive piece that is...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

1950s European Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Graffiti Project Lounge Chair by Wonwoo Koo
Located in Geneve, CH
Graffiti Project Lounge Chair by Wonwoo Koo Dimensions: D 87.3 x W 50 x H 72.7 cm. Materials: Oak wood veneer. Different color options are available: black, beige, white gray, blue ...
Category

2010s South Korean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Loop Upholstered Lounge Chair with Solid Oak Frame
Located in New York, NY
This lounge chair, inspired by timeless mid-century aesthetics, combines generous proportions with a sleek Nordic frame and robust wooden legs crafted using traditional techniques. T...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed with Cushion
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Two Sunbeds. Design by Salvador Dalí­­, 1903 Manufactured by BD Barcelona Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repelle...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Upholstered Lounge Chair with an Iron and Wood Structure.
Located in New York, NY
A harmoniously designed lounge chair, crafted for both aesthetic appeal and comfort, seamlessly blending into diverse spaces such as living rooms and hotel lobbies. Highlighted by a ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dun Hou Lounge Chair by objective OBJECT Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Dun Hou Lounge Chair by objective OBJECT Studio Dimensions: D 81.5 x W 127 x H 96.5 cm Materials: Stainless steel, marble, wood, velvet, steel, foam. objective OBJECT an embodimen...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing a one-of-a-kind wooden sculpture by renowned artist Salvador Dali. The Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat wood sculpture sunbed is a unique and exclusive piece that is...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set Of 2 Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair And Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair And Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: Lounge Chair: D 100.3 x W 64.8 x H 73.7 cm. Ottoman: D 63.5 x W 64.8 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Uphol...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 100.3 x W 64.8 x H 73.7 cm. Materials: Upholstery and polished chrome. Indoor lounge chair comprised of solid steel b...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 100.3 x W 64.8 x H 73.7 cm. Materials: Upholstery and burnt copper. Indoor lounge chair comprised of solid steel bar,...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Copper

Set Of 2 Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair And Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair And Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: Lounge Chair: D 100.3 x W 64.8 x H 73.7 cm. Ottoman: D 63.5 x W 64.8 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Uphol...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Copper

Trax Lounge Chair With Arms by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trax Lounge Chair With Arms by Phase Design Dimensions: D 97.8 x W 72.4 x H 84.5 cm. Materials: Walnut and leather. Solid wood legs and armrests with upholstered body, available in...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set Of 2 Trax Lounge Chair With Arms And Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Trax Lounge Chair With Arms And Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: Lounge Chair: D 97.8 x W 72.4 x H 84.5 cm. Ottoman: D 50.8 x W 66 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Walnut and le...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 80 x W 80.6 x H 104.1 cm. Materials: Upholstery and powder-coated metal. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, p...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paire de Chauffeuses -Teck & Jacinthe d'eau -"Los Angeles"- Olivier de Schrijver
Located in ESTRABLIN, FR
Magnifique paire de chauffeuses/fauteuils modèle "Los Angeles" réalisé par Olivier de Schrijver pour "Ode's Design". Les assises sont bois de teck et garnies de cordes en jacinthe d'...
Category

1990s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Trolley Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: D 55.9 x W 80.6 x H 39.4 cm. Materials: Upholstery and smoked brass. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished chrome, burnt...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 77.5 x W 80.6 x H 81.3 cm. Materials: Upholstery and smoked brass. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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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