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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 7
Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Blue Weave on Black Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Yellow Weave on Black Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Innit Chair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Comfortable without a cushion and made to last stylishly for years - thanks to its durable powder coated steel frame and colorfast UV-resistant woven vinyl cord - this lounge chair w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wooly Modern Chaise Lounge
Located in Greenwich, CT
A lounge chair hand built by us in Norwalk, Connecticut upholstered in a wooly synthetic cotton fabric. This piece features a super comfortable sloping design for ultimate relaxation...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Synthetic, Faux Leather

Tensa Chair, Yellow by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tensa chair, yellow by Ries Dimensions: W40 x D49,5 x H82 cm Materials: Round steel tube, laser cut metal sheet, high density foam, velvet upholstery, aluminum/bronze caps Matte ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Thick Leather Sling Hanging Swivel 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...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Borek Sipek Filzka Chair, A LOT OF Brasil Collection, Brazil, 2013
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Filzka chair, created by designer Borek Sipek is a high quality piece of art design by A LOT OF Brasil. With structure in painted steel and toecaps in machined aluminum and cover...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pedro Franco Michael Chair, Kintsugi Collection, Brazil 2022
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Michael chair, created by designer Pedro Franco is a high quality piece of art design by A LOT OF Brasil. Inspired by Michael Thonet's chairs, the piece is made entirely of alumi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

Ribbon Chair, Pink by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Ribbon chair, pink by Laun ( Handmade in Los Angeles ) Ribbon Collection Dimensions: H.89 D.65 W.42 cm Materials: Powdercoated aluminum Also Available: Ribbon Stool, Ribbon lou...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Minimalist Outdoor Lounge Chair in "Moss" 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 ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless 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

Lloyd Round Back Lounge Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Lounge Chair by Crump and Kwash Solid maple frame / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass rungs / shearling wrapped back support / shearling seat top / premium foam cushion ...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Poltrona Kylindo avorio e rosso bulgaro di Dalmoto
Located in Como, IT
The Kylíndo armchair is an indoor lounge chair. The low seat creates a cosy and intimate ambience. The fine leather bands are the result of a manual process that combines aesthetics...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poltrona Kylindo blu e london di Dalmoto
Located in Como, IT
The Kylíndo armchair is an indoor lounge chair. The low seat creates a cosy and intimate ambience. The fine leather bands are the result of a manual process that combines aesthetics ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Brutalist Modern Brass, Black Oak & Boucle' Cant Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Cant lounge chair has strong Brutalist proportions, this piece is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This Brutalist style lounge chair was inspired by the...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Black Weave on Black Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hand-Woven Contemporary Armchair in Caribbean Walnut
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, crafted by a family of artisans from Bacalar, Mexico, the "partridge eye" technique is used with cotton or nylon thread. The design of Cocom armchair draws its inspiration from the wicker rockers and armchairs traditionally woven in Yucatan. Nowadays, this tradition is fading away, along with the art of hand-weaving chairs. That's why the intention behind the design of the Cocom collection is to remember and reclaim that heritage. This piece merges tradition with modernity and elevate craftsmanship to its highest expression in terms of attention to detail. _ design: Ania Wolowska finish: waxed weaving: cotton available in: Caribbean Walnut...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Cotton

Bloc Cylinder Upholstered Stacking Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Caroline Chao
Located in New York, NY
As seen in: Sight Unseen, Interior Design Magazine, Surface Magazine BLOC Cylinder Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set is part of a five-piece collection of sculptural upholstered and mixed-...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Foam, Upholstery

Baika Armchair with Wooden Detail
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Baika Armchair, adorned with rich dark chestnut wood, effortlessly evolves into the epitome of elegance and sophistication within your home. With its smooth and seamless rotation...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Hardwood, Upholstery

Laurameroni "Drapè Soleil" Big Rounded Armchair in Hand-Pleated Leather
Located in Monza, IT
Rotating armchair covered with a Cat.C Cloud leather drapery. Padded seat. Metal base with RAL 7005 "mouse-gray" lacquering. FINISH: Cat.C Cloud Leathe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet

PERFIDIA_01 Pony Hair Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Stainless Steel by ANDEAN
Located in Quito, EC
One-of-a-kind lounge chair made of stainless steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a natural oil finish, Ecuadorian cowhide leather seat, and lathed bronze or stainless st...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

PERFIDIA_01 Cognac Thick Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Stainless Steel by ANDEAN
Located in Quito, EC
Lounge chair made of stainless steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a natural oil finish, Ecuadorian cowhide leather seat, and lathed bronze or stainless steel hardware. ...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

PERFIDIA_01 Brown Thick Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Stainless Steel by ANDEAN
Located in Quito, EC
Lounge chair made of stainless steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a natural oil finish, Ecuadorian cowhide leather seat, and lathed bronze or stainless steel hardware. ...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

PERFIDIA_02 Brown Thick Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Black Steel by ANDEAN
Located in Quito, EC
Lounge chair made of black finish steel rod structure, Ecuadorian cowhide leather seat, and lathed bronze or stainless steel hardware. Available in Olivo, Brown, and Cognac thick lea...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

June Lounge and Club Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
June Lounge Chair by Crump and Kwash Solid wood frame / hand rubbed oil finish / premium foam cushioning / vegan shearling upholstery / COM optiona...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Maple, Oak, Walnut

PERFIDIA_01 Olivo Thick Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Black Steel by ANDEAN
Located in Quito, EC
Lounge chair made of black finish steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a natural oil finish, Ecuadorian cowhide leather seat, and lathed bronze or stainless steel hardwar...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

PERFIDIA_01 Cognac Thick Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Black Steel by ANDEAN
Located in Quito, EC
Lounge chair made of black finish steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a natural oil finish, Ecuadorian cowhide leather seat, and lathed bronze or stainless steel hardwar...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

PERFIDIA_01 Pony Hair Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Black Steel by ANDEAN
Located in Quito, EC
One-of-a-kind lounge chair made of steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a natural oil finish, Ecuadorian sustainable cowhide leather seat, and lathed bronze or stainless ...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

PERFIDIA_01 Olivo Thick Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Stainless Steel by ANDEAN
Located in Quito, EC
Lounge chair made of stainless steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a natural oil finish, Ecuadorian cowhide leather seat, and lathed bronze or stainless steel hardware. ...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel, Steel

So Disco Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
So Disco Lounge Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 130 L X 125 D X 83 H cm Materials: African Mahogany Timber, Ceramic, Fabric Upholstery Founded...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Upholstery

Jetson Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Jetson Lounge Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 97 L X 86.6 D X 66 H cm Materials: Lucite, Bronzed Steel, Brass, Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners, G...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Ostrich Fluff Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostrich fluff lounge chair by Egg Designs. Dimensions: 92 L X 76 D X 85 H cm Materials: bronzed steel, brass buttons, ostrich feather trim...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Lounge Chair
Located in Munich, DE
LOUNGE CHAIR Sleek yet broad-shouldered, the lounge chair invites you in with its decisive lines and stark contrasts. Lacquered wood unites with soft leather to create a sublime res...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modernist Tubular Steel Armchairs, Can Be Covered In Fabric Or Leather, c 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel armchairs with an elegant sinuous shape. The upholstery can be covered with fabric or leather. The armchairs were designed and manufactured by Gottwald, Cze...
Category

1930s Czech Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Big Crocco Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Crocco lounge chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 68 L X 71 D X 80 H cm Materials: Solid Etched Brass, Walnut Timber, Ardmore Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life part...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pedro Franco Supernova Armchair, A LOT OF Brasil Collection, Brazil 2002
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Supernova armchair created by designer Pedro Franco is a high quality piece of art design by A LOT OF Brasil. It has a machined aluminum structure, which can be polished, gold or...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Stellar Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Stellar lounge chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 106 L X 92 D X 80 H Materials: walnut timber, ceramic, fabric upholstery. Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and R...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut

Mattiwatta Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Mattiwatta Lounge Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 950 L X 77.5 D X 80 H Materials: Solid Cast Polished Brass, Brass, Fabric Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partne...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 80 L X 80 W X 80 H cm Materials: Solid Cast Brass, Black Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and ...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Cant Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Cant lounge chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 88 L X 84 D X 70 H cm Materials: solid oak cants, cast brass, fabric upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg an...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Livingston Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Livingston Lounge Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 92 L X 75 D X 66 H cm Materials: Walnut Timber, Synthetic Rattan, Brass, Linen Upholstry Founded by South Africans and life pa...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 97 L X 93 D X 82 H Materials: Solid Walnut Timber, Brass, Boucle Fabric Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Livingston Wingback by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Livingston Wingback by Egg Designs Dimensions: 73 L X 90 D X 110 H cm Materials: Walnut Timber, Synthetic Rattan, Linen Upholstery, Bronze Coated Mild Steelwal Founded by South ...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Outdoor Woven Rope Armchair in Solid Teak
Located in New York, NY
Structure: Teak wood – Aluminum: Antioxy, heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean. Weaving: Round 4mm. High Tenacity, Low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, easy clean. Fi...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Papillonne Green Armchair with Brass Plated Accessory
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The papillonne green armchair complements your style with its flawless form and unmatched comfort, adding a unique character to your space... Mustard bouclet and suede fabrics are u...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

RH-305 Bauhaus Dining Tufted Armchair Leather, Stainless Steel Legs by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with armrests RH-305/01 by De Sede. A chair that has lost none of its elegance and style since it was created in the 1950s, an icon. The re-edition remains a Classic, but has b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Grounded Collection Leather Chaise Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Conceived while in lockdown in 2020, the Grounded Collection from Stephen Kenn is a mediation on being grounded in peaceful creative work, while enduring forced isolation from commun...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cast Stone, Steel

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 tha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

BICAlounge, Outdoor Steel Lounge Chair, Ipê Wood Slabs, by Alexandre Caldas
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
BICAlounge is a sustainable stackable steel lounge chair made for the outdoors from recycled and recyclable steel and finished with our premium selection of powder-coating colors, in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

RH-301 Bauhaus Leather Tufted Lounge Chair with Steel Legs by Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair RH-301/01 by De Sede. The appeal of tubular stainless steel furniture is timeless. Created in 1954 as a tribute to Mies van der Rohe, Robert Haussmann’s famous chrome-plated fl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

RH-305 Bauhaus Dining Tufted Chair Leather and Stainless Steel Legs by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair RH-305/01 by De Sede. A chair that has lost none of its elegance and style since it was created in the 1950s, an icon. The re-edition remains a Classic, but has been adapted sl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-266 Adjustable Recliner Seat in Blue Lila Fabric by Stefan Heiliger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Geometric form and the simplest function. A seat suddenly turns into a comfortable recliner, DS-266 condenses more than 30 years of work by designer Stefan Heiliger into a highly ind...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede Stepped Leather Longue Chair by Christophe Marchand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2660/101 longue chair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Armrests covered in leather. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified otherwise, the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Corner Lounge Chair in Raw Waxed Steel
Located in London, GB
Based on the simple lines traced by children when asked to draw a house, the Corner Collection is a series of seats reminiscent of gable roofed houses. The Corner Lounge is the larg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Filou Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Filou chair by De Sede. Filou's seat and footrest are fully crafted and can be stopped at any angle without any effort. A clever solution presents the upholstery from being undul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Outdoor Lounge Chair in Open Wicker Weave
Located in New York, NY
This chair is modern weaving personified. The combined use of two different colors and the open weave technique creates the unique design of this collection. Thanks to its round desi...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Outdoor Reclining Daybed Sun Lounger Upholstered Beige Stripes
Located in Porto, PT
Tropez Daybed Sunset Stripes is a modern-shaped outdoor piece that brings a classic vibe to any outside space. Tropez Sunbed is a modern outdoor furniture piece that praises comfort ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wenge, Wood, Faux Leather

West Coast Lounge Chair
Located in North Vancouver, CA
Lounge chair, satin black metal structure (aluminum) with black leather upholstery. The "West Coast Lounge Chair" is part of the "West Coast Collection", designed by Eleven Storie...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Marble, 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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