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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 8
Wired Italic Lounge Chair and Ottoman 'Outdoor'
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
Chrome
Customizable Artifort Zuma Low Back Chair by Patrick Norguet
Located in New York, NY
Zuma is a luxurious and inviting, light and ergonomic chair for Artifort, designed by French designer Patrick Norguet. The cushion is the basis for the design archetype of the Zuma l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Akin to a tailored three-piece suit, the Trolley Lounge chair’s upholstered pieces are nestled in a determined, yet elegant frame. This setting forms an uncompromising seating enviro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Armchair Elizabeth, Capitonné, Customizable, Italy
By VG New Trend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG furniture represent luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the outc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Fabric
Vienna Lounge Canaletto by Colé, Blue Upholstered Cushions Contemporary Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
A living room armchair in wood and straw, that recalls the exclusive club atmosphere but in a contemporary key. Vienna is an extraordinarily comfortable and elegant lounge armchair d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Loka Armchair, Comfortable Design Upholstery Modern Style
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
In the elegant and harmonious stylistic cipher of the Lorenz Kaz duo we find, as always, a profound connection with the Bauhaus and Nordic design, blended w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
Customizable Artifort Adjustable Swivel Zuma High Back Chair by Patrick Norguet
Located in New York, NY
Functional, comfortable and refined. Zuma high back is a new armchair for Artifort, designed by French designer Patrick Norguet. A soft and inviting, light and ergonomic armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile
Modern Upholstered Lounge Armchair from Costantini, in COM/COL, Lucina
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Lucina Modern Upholstered Lounge Armchair from Costantini, in COM/COL
This elegant lounge chair with contrasting Kravet fabric and polishe...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Awaiting H Bench Printed Velvet and Brass
Located in Roma, IT
This bench is part of the awaiting collection, presented by Secondome during Milan Fuorisalone 2016. It's a series of items born from the encounter between the printed silk and cotto...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Akin to a tailored three-piece suit, the Trolley Lounge chair’s upholstered pieces are nestled in a determined, yet elegant frame. This setting forms an uncompromising seating enviro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Chair Paulette, Velvet and Metal, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG furniture represent luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of sophisticated and Exclusive Design with a strong identity and are the outc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Awaiting M Bench Printed Velvet and Brass
Located in Roma, IT
This bench is part of the awaiting collection, presented by Secondome during Milan Fuorisalone 2016. It's a series of items born from the encounter between the printed silk and cotto...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Loka Armchair, Comfortable Design Upholstery Modern Style
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
In the elegant and harmonious stylistic cipher of the Lorenz * Kaz duo we find, as always, a profound connection with the Bauhaus and Nordic design, blended with an unmistakable "Sou...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Pair of Contemporary Lounge Chairs in Mohair Scalloped Backrest
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Contemporary lounge chairs in the style of Josef Hoffmann. Scalloped back chairs upholstered in luxurious Mohair with piping on the outer ed...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Foam, Wood
Contemporary "Lane" Leather, Brass & Wood Sling Chair by Alex Drew & No One
Located in Detroit, MI
The “Lane” lounge chair is from the 2018 collection of Alex Drew & No One. Inspired by traditional craftsmanship while incorporating a modern edge, AD&NO's work plays on light, textu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Copper, Metal, Brass
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 mater...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Square Armchair Upholstered in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
This is a one-of-a-kind armchair that perfectly matches the square shapes of its structure with the soft curves and comfort of the upholstery. The padded structure is upholstered in a different fabric as the seat and back pillows. You can mix and match different materials to obtain the result you want and that your project needs.
Pictured Materials: Blue Haze...
Category
2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
High Back Wing Chair Upholstered in Custom Velvet Color
Located in New York, NY
This Lounge chair measured proportions perfectly balance thickness and straight lines. The four-leg structure is presented in wood while the seat, back, and armrest are fully upholst...
Category
2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Wing Armchair with Ottoman Upholstered in Custom Velvet Color
Located in New York, NY
This Lounge chair measured proportions perfectly balance thickness and straight lines. The four-leg structure is presented in wood while the seat, back, and armrest are fully upholst...
Category
2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Swivel Armchair Upholstered in Custom Velvet Color
Located in New York, NY
This armchair holds an exclusive language for its peculiar design. With a deep convex back, this piece presents a big and round seat to provide all the comfort you need. The inner pa...
Category
2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Minimalist Lounge Chair in Custom Velvet Color
Located in New York, NY
This stunning armchair is the result of highly innovative solutions attached to functional and cozy shapes, merging in a harmonious craftwork design. Without armrests, the wide back ...
Category
2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Extra Deep Lounge Chair in Custom Velvet Color
Located in New York, NY
The back and the seat of this armchair designed with a slight ergonomic curve to upgrade your level of relaxation for prolonged sittings. The solid metal structure in black texturize...
Category
2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swivel Armchair W Ottoman in Leather & Polished Stainless Steel
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 Toffee Fabric.
Stainless steel base in polished stainl...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Swivel Armchair Offered in Custom Velvet Shown in Amber
Located in New York, NY
Swivel lounge chair with a curved body shape. The metallic base can swivel 360 degrees.
Dimensions:
W 87 cm x D 88 cm x H 100 cm - Seat Height 43 cm
34.25" W x 34.75" D x 39.5" H - Seat Height 17"
Shown here in Amber velvet...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rounded Curvy Armchair Offered in Leather
Located in New York, NY
This curvy armchair is upholstered in luxury leather with double stitching.
The double stitching at the leather edges create a couture like piece. The...
Category
2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swivel Lounge Chair Made to Order in Faux Leather
Located in New York, NY
This timeless armchair coordinates perfectly its materials in a one-of-a-kind piece, especially when presented in a cross-stitched seam. ?A powerful and embracing structure where a h...
Category
2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swivel Armchair Offered in Custom Velvet Shown in Yellow
Located in New York, NY
Swivel lounge chair with a curved body shape. The metallic base can swivel 360 degrees.
Dimensions:
W 87 cm x D 88 cm x H 100 cm - Seat Height 43 cm
34.25" W x 34.75" D x 39.5" H ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Barrel Armchair Upholstered in Orange Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted armchair shown in fumed word frame with burnt orange velvet and black piping.
Multiple layers of foam with various densities provide high level of comfort.
Stain resistant and water repellent...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
"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 archetypical Modern f...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
HL Cafe Chair
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cafe chair. Quirky and young, our HL dinning chair is made with solid white oak. Split legs and cylindrical shapes give it a fresh, fun look. We love worki...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Outdoor Masseto Armchair by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor Justiniano armchair by Coco Wolf
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iro...
Category
2010s English Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Portette Chair by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-indoor Coco Wolf Portette chair.
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iro...
Category
2010s English Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Therese Armchair by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-Indoor Coco Wolf Dembies short back armchair
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed...
Category
2010s English Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Dembies Short Back Armchair by Coco Wolf
By Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-Indoor Coco Wolf Dembies short back armchair
Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed...
Category
2010s English Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Chaise Lounge in Blackened Laser-Cut Steel Frame and Veg Tan Leather Seat
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chaise is quite literally Klein Agency's long chair. With its many uses, it can serve well as an outdoor deckchair, a sun-lounger, or as part of an elegant, indoor living room. E...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel
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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