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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Single Piece
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
Modern LC3 Black leather chrome frame lounge chair by Le Corbusier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A Single pre owned modern lounge or club chair by Le Corbusier. Wide Model LC3 in soft black Leather. Triple chrome plated steel frames. Show little to no signs of use. Made in italy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Chaise Longue "Diapason" by De Lucchi & Saracino
By De Lucchi & Saracino
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Designed in 1973 by Giovanni De Lucchi and Titti Saracino, their "Diapason" chaise is made using a sheet of stainless steel attac...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Stainless Steel
Black Playdough Chair by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Playdough chair by kar
Materials: FRP.
Dimensions: 37 x 39 x 89 cm.
Soft like cotton, with a strong contrast to the hard texture, the unique app...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
William Lounge Chair, Walnut
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
William lounge is a chair with statement character, inspired by the classics of 20th century design. We bring our own interpretation of a classic archetype that will bring you a nost...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Oak, Wood, Faux Leather, Upholstery, Wool
Arc Lounge Chair in Blue Recycled Fabric
By TRNK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incorporate this upholstered green lounge chair in your living room, or as a bold addition to a dining table or desk. Simple, striking, and deceptively comfortable despite its slende...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Warren Platner for Knoll classic armchair designed 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in London, GB
Warren Platner studied at Cornell University, graduating in 1941 with a degree in architecture. He went on to work with legendary architects Raymond Loewy, Eero Saarinen, and I. M. P...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Wassily Style Leather Chair in the Manner of Marcel Breuer
Located in Austin, TX
A fine, comfortable Wassily style lounge chair from France featuring bands of stitched leather attached to a seamless tubular chrome frame, inspired by Marcel Breuer’s original desig...
Category
20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Bertu Lounge Chairs, Groove Quick Ship Lounge Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Need something now? We are offering a few of our pieces, including this Groove Lounge Chair, ready to ship! 20% off and in perfect/excellent condition. These are all one-off pieces. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
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
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
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
Title 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 archytypical Modern f...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Modernist Angular Chrome Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Aubergine Wool, USA 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Covered in Loro Piana wool. Ottoman measures 30" x 34".
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
"Dino" contemporary armchair / lounge chair by Jamie Hayon, mustard fabric
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
An armchair by Jaime Hayon which will convert into a classic. As comfortable as possible within certain dimensions that adapt well to the body and space it’s in, for both home and co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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
Togo fireside in original yellow fabric by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning TOGO single seater in its original yellow fabric with a nice great patina.
From its first owner (2013).
Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Feltri Low Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
In 1987 Gaetano Pesce designed the amazing armchair Feltri for Cassina.
Feltri was created within Cassina’s Research Centre, a place synonymous with experimentation and constructiona...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Felt
Light Brown Rattan Chair in the Style of Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Light brown rattan chair in the style of Vivai del Sud. The light brown version of the tapered round rattan chair showcases a bohemian character tha...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret et Perriand for Cassina limited
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The lounge chair LC4 was designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret et Charlotte for the Salon d’Automne in Paris.
This lounge chair with a black steel base, an adjustable polished c...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
John Hutton Donghia Ghost Chair and Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
The John Hutton for Donghia Ghost Chair and Ottoman in pink exude timeless elegance and modern sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the transparent acrylic ma...
Category
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Bergere inspired by the particular curves of the Shape line. Equipped with a reclining and swiveling mechanism. Metal base in ME05 lead finish. Leather upholstery available in differ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian design pair of lounge chairs by Aldo Ciabatti for Stilgamma, 1970’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Pair of lounge armchairs designed by Aldo Ciabatti and produced by Stilgamma in 1970’s. Comfortable sitting, upholstered in the original ribbed soft fabric, loose cushions.
Conditio...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Rudolph Outdoor One-Seater Chair by Vincent Van Duysen for Serax
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Architect Vincent Van Duysen in a collaboration with Belgium-based Serax has designed a sofa line embodying the essence of his "warm minimalist" aesthetic.
Dubbed Rudolph, in homage...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Athens Lounge Chairs by Thomas Pheasant for Baker, Klismos Gold Tufted
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Athens Lounge Chairs by Thomas Pheasant for Baker, black finish on wood, fabric. Both chairs have the Baker Furniture label.
The klismos ch...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Eva' White Leather + Beechwood Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, Sweden
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Swedish ‘Eva’ lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX. This Scandinavian Modern lounge chair features a sculptural bent beechwood frame with dramatic curved arms and ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Roche Bobois Hans Hopfer Vintage Informel Cognac Aniline Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Roche Bobois armchair Lounge Chair Model Informel in cognac brandy soft aniline leather.
Design by Hans Hopfer in the late 70ties.
Original l...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Leather
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Cassina Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Cassina edition of classic armchair. This example for sale is a red/orange color. Excellent condition.
Combining experimentation and comfort, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld designed this ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Vico Magistretti “Veranda” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vico Magistretti “Veranda” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy. Made circa 1990s and equipped with original tag. This unique lounge chair has an inner ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Contemporary Natural Oak Lounge Chair by Ellen Degeneres Parkdale Chair
Located in North York, ON
Contemporary natural oak lounge chair by Ellen Degeneres Parkdale Chair. Beautiful contemporary design with thick natural light show wood. Featuring pl...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
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
Single Ruched Leather Lounge Chair in the Style of De Sede, France 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s French lounge chair in the style of De Sede. This regal chair features a block frame with curved arms and sits low to the ground on circular acrylic feet. It retains the origin...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Italian Manufacture, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lounge armchairs with large trapezoidal backrests on conical legs. The armchairs have been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality black and white patterned fabric. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early Fritz Hansen Egg Chair
Located in New York, NY
Authentic early example of the iconic Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen. Fritz Hansen signature is etched into the base.
This chair features cognac upholstery in what appears to be fake l...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux 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
Felt Chair by Marc Newson for Cappellini, Italy designed in 1993
Located in New York, NY
Red lacquered ‘Felt’ chair designed by Marc Newson (Sydney, *1963) in 1993 for the Italian manufacturer Cappellini. The chair features a reinforced fiberglass shell and an aluminum s...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ward Bennett for Brickell Newly Caned "Sled" Lounge Chair, Circa 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Chromed Steel & Cane Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickell. Featuring the vintage low chromed x frame, with newly natural and unstained cane seat, curved back, covered a...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Tubular Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair in steel and leather, Europe, 1950s.
Modern armchair made in Europe in the 1950s. This chair is made of bent tubular steel with black saddle leather upholstery. Beautif...
Category
1950s European Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Contemporary Lounge Chair by Interlude
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W30 D27 H31 SW24 SD21 SH17 AH24
Royce Lounge Chair by Interlude home in great gently used condition. Item shows well with no visible breaks or large damages to wooden frame. Sheepsk...
Category
2010s Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Molteni&C Piccadilly Armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni
The design springs from the way different surfaces criss-cross each other to create new and enveloping without armrests. This is a floor sample model.
...
Category
2010s Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
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
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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