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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Clear 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Gold 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Caramel 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Cactus 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Turquoise 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Grey 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Pink 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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...
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and beige grey fabric lounge chair, designed and produced in Italy, 1930s.
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Outdoor Armchair With Ottoman In Solid Teak
Located in New York, NY
Frame : Teak Wood Weaving : Round 11 mm & 5 mm Rope HIGH TENACITY Low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, raw color, Easy Clean Cushions: High quality quick dry foam. ...
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2010s Asian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Rope, Teak

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...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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

Malibu Pouf by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Malibu Pouf by Dooq Ø 100 cm 39” H 35 cm 14” Materials: upholstery and piping fabric or leather Dooq is a design company dedicated to celebrate the luxury of living. Creating des...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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

Folds, Single Sofa with Grey Boucle Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folds Single Sofa Materials: aluminum, boucle upholstery Dimensions: W35 x D38 x H27.5 inches Folds single sofa explores the dichotomies between har...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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...
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20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Concrete, Stainless 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

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...
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2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Cotton

Modern Patricia Urquiola for Coalesse Hosu Lounge Chairs with Ottoman, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous pair of Hosu convertible chaise lounge chairs with ottoman and lumbar pillow by Coalesse. Hosu is a habitat to relax, work, think a...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Polyester, Plywood

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Cyan Designs Heritage Oak Mr. Bogart Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair Cyan Designs Heritage Oak Mr. Bogart Chairs Featuring light, gray-washed oak wood and velvet tufted chenille fabric in a greige tone. Wide seats and low backs create an elegant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Curly Camel
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 super soft...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Cane and Beechwood Lounge Chair in Ivory Basketweave by Pierre Frey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Armchair by La Maison Pierre Frey, features a sleek contemporary solid beech wood frame with cane sides in a natural tan finish. Newly upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric from the Hano...
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2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Cane, Beech

Dobra Upholstered Lounge Chair in Red Velvet by Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The DOBRA chair is part of the Dobra furniture line which is designed with the concept of a continue steel bar folded to create legs and frames for the different components. "Dobra" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Beetle seat by Imperfettolab 2010 Designer: Verter Turroni Dimensions: W 58 x D 40 x H 38 cm Materials: Fiberglass Seat in iridescent finish fibreglass. Imperfetto lab Who...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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...
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2010s Turkish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Hardwood, Upholstery

Pair of Florence Knoll Model 65 Chrome Slipper Lounge Chairs, 1973
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic pair of florence Knoll chromed steel and Earthen Fabric Lounge chairs. Featuring 1 inch reflective sturdy, solid Chromed Steel constructed framework, angled rear legs and bac...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

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

Restored Mamasan Rattan Swivel Bucket Lounge Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored set of two Mamasan rattan bucket lounge chairs with ballbearing a swivel base. 1970, United States We only purchase and sell only th...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Jaymar Modern Cantilever Tongue Lounge Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very cool looking and comfortable lounge chair manufactured by Jaymar. This chair has a unique and curvy sculptural design and is upholstered in the original red colored micro suede ...
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20th Century Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Inedita Armchair by Delvis Unlimited
Located in Geneve, CH
Inedita armchair by Delvis Unlimited Dimensions: D 88 x W 76 x H 96 cm Material: Champagne Brushed Brass, Natural Acacia, Pied De Poule. Designed by Matteo Cibic. Available upholstered in all leather or fabric. An inviting armchair with an acacia-wood frame and brass inlays, evoking a 1950s-style Italian furniture reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The Delvis Unlimited brand consists of limited-edition furniture...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Folie Pouf by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Folie Pouf by Dooq Measures: Ø 64 cm 25” h 44 cm 17” Materials: upholstery and piping fabric or leather Dooq is a design company dedicated to celebr...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Chairs Designed by Larry Laslo for Directional
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Chairs Designed by Larry Laslo for Directional, wooden legs have a faux burl wood finish and stainless steel tips. Original fabric is in not perfect condition and has some so...
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1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lounge Chair in Solid Black Walnut and Tanned Leather by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Hinterland's first lounge chair offering, the Shepherd's Chair is the culmination of years of design and prototyping. Inspired by the close relationship between a traditional herders...
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2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Round 'Snowshoe' Wood & Woven Rope Lounge Chair, 4 Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Round 'Snowshoe' Wood & Woven Rope Lounge Chair, 4 Available Warehouse Inventory find of 4 unique organic sculptural lounge chairs, ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Upholstery

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...
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2010s Asian 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...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries, Percival Lafer
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Percival Lafer Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries circa 1970s Edelman Leather, Brazillian Rosewood 28 3/4 x 40 x 28 3/4 inches.
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1970s Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Modern Eoos for Coalesse Joel Green Swivel Lounge Chairs by Walter Knoll, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous pair of Joel green swivel lounge chairs by Walter Knoll. The modern beauty and smart design of the Joel lounge chair is a new take on the classic ...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Slipper Chairs Newly Upholstered- Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture slipper chairs newly upholstered in "Cafe-Latte" Sheep's Wool Boucle - Pair Beautiful pair of Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Slipper C...
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1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Bacharach Reef Velvet Swivel Chair
Located in New York, NY
Louche glamour. Think Halston, think Studio 54, think sybaritic style. But also think cozy, comfy swivel chair. Upholstered in inky blue Rialto Reef velvet with an architectural brus...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bob Lounge Chair by Pearson Lloyd for Coalesse/Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A well-crafted beauty. With flared arms, a matte polished aluminum base and a very comfortable feel, the Bob Lounge chair is well-suited for home or a professional space. The line w...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Handmade Sheepskin and Oak 'Teddy Bear' Tub Chair & Ottoman
Located in London, GB
This beautiful contemporary armchair and footstool is handmade exclusively for Antique Modern Mix in the UK, using traditional methods and ethically sourced...
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2010s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Artifort Mushroom Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Mushroom medium chair Tonus 135 category CC The Mushroom armchair is one of the world’s most famous designs. Designer Pierre Paulin distinguished himself with this armchair in the original shape, bright colours and revolutionary manufacturing technique for the time. The idea for the Mushroom came to Pierre Paulin while he was watching women...
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2010s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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

"Orixá" Chair by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Orixá armchair is a masterpiece of design that showcases the unique style and creativity of Ronald Sasson. The armchair is an embodiment of comfort a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Etienne Fermigier Pair of Slipper Lounge Chairs in Cream, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of armchairs by Etienne Fermigier, Sentou edition for Meubles & Fonctions 1960. Freshly restored, these chairs are ready for your interior. New upholstery, straps, and chrome fi...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Maxime Shearling and Brass Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Modern elegance. A gleaming brass frame with an intriguing crisscross back and our signature sabots cradles a softly curved seat and sculptural back in sumptuous shearling upholstery...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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...
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2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Solid Pine, Green Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of lounge chairs. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Cushions upholstered in green fabric and fitted with buttons. Other designers of the period include Pierre Chapo, ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Vintage "Lama" Lounge Chair or Chaise by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba, circa 2000s
Located in Skokie, IL
Ludovica & Roberto Palomba vintage "Lama" lounge chair or chaise for Zanotta, Italy, circa 2000s Additional Information: Materials: Enameled steel, cognac leather Dimensions: 41...
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20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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...
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Phase Design, "Capper Lounge Chair", Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of sofas, lounge chairs, side chairs, and stools with common design language of capped tops and formed back rest system. Lounge chairs can be specified with swivel or stat...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Marge Carson Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Fulton, CA
Fine and comfortable upholstered lounge chairs by Marge Carson. Retaining paper label. Original upholstery with light wear from use.
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20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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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