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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Style: Modern
Number in Set: Set of 3
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
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
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
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
Modern Drama Swivel Pouf Chair in White Boucle
By Modern Drama
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
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
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
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Brown Leather 21st Century Modern
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...
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Iconic Eero Aarnio Yellow Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
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. ...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Customizable e15 That Lounge Chair by Stefan Diez
By e15, 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
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...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Bronze Sculptural Armchair by Hessentia, real bronze metal
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
“Iconique” is the name and maybe the most appropriate adjective to describe this metal armchair, which looks like a real timeless artwork. It is completely made of bronze, but despit...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Modern Minho Chaise Lounge, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Minho Chaise Lounge, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Minho chaise lounge with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet, Oak
Ekosi Dark Brown Roasted Ash and Leather Floor Chair
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The ekosi chair is a perfect example of the power of simplicity. In this design, we've stripped our floor chair down to its core elements in order to create a piece that is both eleg...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
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
Artifort Armchairs in Metal and Beige Upholstery
By Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Artifort, lounge chair model '905', metal, fabric upholstery, the Netherlands, design 1964
The Artifort '905' armchair was designed by the company in 1964. Although the design was c...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Baleri Italia Flipt Armchair/Chaise Longue in Brown and Beige by Jeff Miller
Located in Milan, IT
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Modern by Dolfin armchair
Located in Desio, IT
Poltrona lounge Dolfin
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Bold Lounge Chair - Nabuk
By Mohdern
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
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
Iconic Eero Aarnio Giant Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
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
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
By Mondo
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
Upholstered Lounge Chair with an Iron and Wood Structure.
By Mondo
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
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
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 burnt copper.
Indoor lounge chair comprised of solid steel bar,...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Copper
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
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
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
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
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 powder-coated metal.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, p...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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 smoked brass.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Kickstand Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Kickstand Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 97.8 x W 69.2 x H 91.4 cm.
Materials: Leather, upholstery, powder-coated metal and brushed brass.
Solid steel bar available in ...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Lounge Chair with Wooden Structure and Leather Straps Seat
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This lounge chair embodies both elegance and comfort, crafted with a sturdy solid wood frame, interlaced leather straps for the seat, and meticulously designed joints, this piece gua...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Modern Andrea Salvetti for Dilmos Milano White Armchair Lacquered Fiberglass
Located in Milan, IT
Extraordinary armchair made in white glossy fiberglass for Dilmos Milano. The artist Andrea Salvetti was inspired by the posture of the Madonna holding Christ in the famous Pietà scu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Modern Andrea Salvetti for Dilmos Polished Armchair Aluminium Cast
Located in Milan, IT
Extraordinary armchair made in lost wax-casting aluminium for Dilmos Milano. The artist Andrea Salvetti was inspired by the posture of the Madonna holding Christ in the famous Pietà ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Modern Style Lounge Chair with Swivel Base
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This swivel lounge chair embodies both form and function in its design. Inspired by functionality, its ergonomic shape offers support while exuding a touch of class in any setting. W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Custom Made Blue Linen Lounge Chair, United States
Located in New York City, NY
Four available; priced individually.
Large, comfortable lounge chairs to sink into; perfect for a family or media room. These chairs were based off of an anonymous French armchair a...
Category
2010s Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen
Swivel Armchair In Rich Camel Leather and Stainless Steel Base
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This swivel armchair is the epitome of both comfort and style, boasting a design that seamlessly blends sophistication with relaxation. Its cushioned back and seat ensure that you ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Foz Armchair, COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Foz is an armchair with the same design as the grand sofa that gathers surprising details of a beach located in Porto, in the north of Portugal.
Designed in layers, the contour of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Gaia fabric armchair with back cushion
Located in Bisceglie, IT
Its padding makes it extremely comfortable, just as its rounded shape turns it into a fantastic cockpit chair.
The piece is covered in fabric.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
De Sede DS-265 Coco in Full Leather 'Touch' Cigarro
By De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS-265 Coco in Full leather 'Touch', color Cigarro. New, current production.
Price mentioned is for a chair with both the outer shell in high quality 'Touch' leather + the c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Madda Chair by Michael Felix
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A contemporary interpretation of the classic club chair, the Madda's plump, high-set arms will envelop you in a cocooning embrace. A metal base — available in brass, bronze, blackene...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Contemporary Velvet Armchair Offered With Nails On The Curve & Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is the epitome of serenity inducing design. With an embracing silhouette and luxurious deep seat, its sensuous curves and comfortable back perfectly adapt to the body. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Outdoor Hanging Basket Chair
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Access an entirely new dimension of relaxation with this free-swinging hanging chair. You can either suspend it from its matching stand, or fix it to your wall or ceiling. The open w...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rope
De Sede DS-265 Coco with Sheepskin 'Nomade'
By De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS-265 Coco with Sheepskin 'Nomade'. New, current production.
Price mentioned is for a chair with the outer shell in high quality 'Select' leather + cushion in sheepskin 'No...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
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
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in cozy Ivory Boucle. Corkscrew shape with sloped back and scrolled arm. The Nautilus chairs swivel making them a good choice for open floor plans - you may align your sight with any person or object in the room simply with a gentle swivel. Matching contoured Ottoman is on casters and seamlessly rolls into place like a puzzle piece inviting you to relax and put your feet up with a good book or a glass of your favorite vino. Fabric is highly durable; it's texture provides for ventilation to keep warm in winter and cool in summer. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory.
Nautilus Swivel Chairs: 36” W x 33” D x 29” H (Seat Height 17”)
Ottoman: 33” W x 21” D x 17” H
Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop:
Post Modern Karl Springer Style ottoman...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Iconic Eero Aarnio Natural Leather Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
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
By Eero Aarnio
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
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
Green Indoor / Outdoor Filicudi Cactus Chair, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products.
This green and brass indoor / outdoor armchair features a brass finish mid century legs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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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