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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
High Quality Reclaimed Teak Wood Foldable Lounge Chair
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted, foldable teak lounger chair. These chairs are crafted by local artisans and features a subtle, smooth finished wood texture. The straps wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Gorilla Chair with Real Red Leather by Marcantonio
Located in Kolkata, IN
Gorilla Chair with Real Red Leather by Marcantonio is an ape shaped seat with a rich red leather covering. A lounge chair with a fantastic, unique shape....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Resin, Foam, Wood
Tandem Sunlounger by Ego Paris
By Ego
Located in Boston, MA
The convivial and asymmetrical sunlounger allows a wide range of configurations.
His reclining backrest offers 4 different positions.
Mesh available in other colors
Wheels hidden ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Zinzolo armchair, Vittorio Varo for Plan
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rare project by Vittorio Varo, Zinzolo perfectly embodies the design of the 60s. Destroy a classic model of loung chair, revolutionize bourgeois canons with an innovative object and ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Finnish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Finland, 1970s.
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Kartell Joe Colombo Chair in Black by Joe Colombo
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A true symbol of Sixties design, famous also for being the only piece by Kartell made entirely of wood. Contemporary technology has made it possible to create the same product using ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Modern Red Faux-Leather and Brushed Steel Cube Lounge Chair
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MODERN BRUSHED STEEL CUBE LOUNGE CHAIR
In recent red naughahyde, circa late 20th century
Item # 803WBP15
This is a very high quality modern lounge chair crafted of welded brushed f...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Drama Pouf Swivel Chairs in White Bouclé
By Modern Drama
Located in Chicago, IL
Upholstered in white performance boucle. These are customizable. COM upholstery option available as well.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Gufram Alvar Lounge Chair by Giuseppe Raimondi
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Sitting on the ground, but ready to be moved elsewhere, Alvar is a chaise-lounge of structural polyurethane foam that preserves the lightness and versatility of the Sixties. After 40 years it has certainly matured in spirit, but deep in its soul it keeps its hippie attitude alive. Conceived in the years of radical design, Alvar is one of the first products with which Gufram faced the Challenge to produce modern furniture as opposed to the status quo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Resin
Iconic Eero Aarnio Black 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
Maui, Lounge Cedar Chair, Designed by Terry Dwan, Made in Italy
By Terry Dwan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Armchair made from a single block of scented cedar. A sculptured monolith with a curvy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cedar
21st Century Awaiting H Bench Printed Velvet and Brass double seating
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
Elana Chair by Bright in Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
Well cared for the Elana chair by Bright in a taupe mohair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Silver 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
Hydra Castor Leather Chair by Luca Scacchetti for Poltrona Frau
Located in Houston, TX
Hydra Castor grey leather and chrome chair by Luca Scacchetti for Poltrona Frau, Italy, circa 2005.
Category
20th Century European Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Customizable Artifort Ribbon Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A completely upholstered design by Pierre Paulin from 1966 and a professional, innovative vision on the well-known ribbon form. Metal frame with horizontal springs, covered with foam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile
Modern Three Legged Lounge Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern three legged lounge chair with a black lacquered finish. In good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear, circa 1980s.
Dimens...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of 1960s Italian Armchairs in Orange Velvet Metal Base
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of original 1960s Italian armchairs in orange velvet, metal structure new fabric and padding.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
So Disco Modern 70's Inspired Ceramic Leg & Boucle' Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The So Disco lounge chair is part of the So Disco collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured by a group of artisan in small batch productio...
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut, Upholstery, Ceramic
Hannes Wettstein Reversi Leather Armchairs for Molteni & C, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of hunter green leather Reversi armchairs designed by Hannes Wettstein for Molteni & C. The Reversi pair formed by the pouf and armchair is almost a throwback to Art Deco: digni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic Walnut, Boucle' Upholstered Luxury Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Stellar bespoke, luxury lounge chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This lounge chair is part of the Stellar collection which consists of a lounge, ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ceramic, Walnut
Modern Purple Plum Tone Tuxedo Style Club Chairs by Baker a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Splendid modern purple plum tone tuxedo style club chairs by Baker a pair. Comprised of loose back & seat cushions with polyester fill & feath...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint, Feathers
Rare Pair of 'Karate' Swiveling Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Michel Cadestin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of 'Karate' swiveling fiberglass shell chairs by Michel Cadestin.
These iconic chairs were designed circa 1970 by Michel Cadestin for French furniture manufacturer Airbo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti 'Onda Wave' Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Located in Greding, DE
Armchairs with leather upholstery in blue and beige on metal frame. Signs of age and use.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Yemeni Contemporary Lounge Chair in Fabric and Wood
Located in London, GB
The Yemeni Series takes its name from the incredible ruins and remains of monuments left in the Yemeni Deserts. Parallel slabs of solid wood support an upholstered back, giving a sur...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Walnut
Niemeyer Armchair, Oak & COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Golden Winner at the Muse Design Awards Competition 2022
The Niemeyer armchair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Gervasoni Straw Lounge Chair in Light Grey Aluminium Frame and Woven Resin Fiber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple and refined, the Straw 25 lounge chair is characterised by the structure in tubular aluminium painted light grey. A slender and light product covered with a handwoven weave wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Resin
Oil Tanned Genuine Leather Suspended 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
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
Jaime Hayon, Contemporary, Playwood Walnut Leather Upholstery Lounger Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair structure base in cast aluminium.
Seat, backrest are in plywood with exteriors in walnut nature effect NG EN2
Upholstered in Testa di Moro V19
Various fabrics and lea...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Kartell Cara Mat Chair Black Beige by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cara is the living room armchair which combines the rigour of classic lines and the comfort of the seat, characterised by the large, high cushion which offers maximum comfort.
Cara ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Modern Genuine Leather Brown Sling Chair in Black
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
Wing Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman Set by Ellen Degeneres Clairborne Chair
Located in North York, ON
Wing Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman Set by Ellen Degeneres Clairborne Chair. Beautiful curved wing back design with matching ottoman. Uph...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Customizable Artifort F585 High Chair by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
Located in New York, NY
In 1967, Harcourt designed a series of swivel armchairs with trumpet bases, based on a shellshaped template. The shell is large enough to curl up in and is the paragon of his philosophy that “the chair should focus on the person, and not the other way around.” To begin with, there are different versions of the chair for men...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile
Ether Lounge Chair in Ice Blue Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Heaven sent. Our sleek Ether chair packs a powerful punch. The Minimalist gesture of the capsule-inspired Silhouette provides surprising comfort, while gle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Peaches Pouffe by Lara Bohinc, Pink Wool Fabric, Organic Shape, stool
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Part of the Peaches collection, the Peachy Pouffe is a versatile piece that can be used as a stool or foot rest. Its curvaceous and organic shapes perfectly compliment the Big Girl a...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Rattan, Linen and Walnut Livingston Wingback Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Livingston wingback chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
We were dreaming about an African Safari when this chair was conceptualized, so we named it a...
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Metal Lounge Chairs with Ottomans
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black leather metal lounge chairs. America circa 1970’s. Featuring dark gunmetal stainless-steel frames with modern styling. Upholstered in premium Italian...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Niemeyer II Armchair, March & Dark 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
Fabric, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Oak
Rua Ipanema Lounge Chair by Yabu Pushelberg in Premium Leather 'High Base'
Located in Toronto, ON
This Rua Ipanema lounge chair by Yabu Pushelberg is upholstered in Ameila Street premium aniline leather. Ameila Street comes in 7 colorways from Scandinavia, with a weight of 1.5-1....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Gorilla Chair with Real Black Leather by Marcantonio
Located in Kolkata, IN
Gorilla chair with real black leather by Marcantonio is an ape shaped seat with a rich black leather covering. A lounge chair with a fantastic, unique sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Resin, Foam, Wood
Customizable Iconic Eero Aarnio Red 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
Fabric, Fiberglass
Papillonne Mustard Armchair with Brass Accessory
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The papillonne mustard armchair complements your style with its flawless form and unmatched comfort, adding a unique character to your space...
Mustar...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Stainless Steel and Leather Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This contemporary adult swing is a specialty chair by Egg Designs, it has a stainless steel frame and yolk with leather upholstery. The swing chair can be ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1983, Marc Newson, Orgone Chair in White
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Orgone in white. Beautiful sculptural chair. There are two Orgone chair...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
70's Inspired Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Wingback by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, wingback lounge chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
The Oromo collection is inspired by 70's surface design...
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Custom Black Velvet Lounge Chairs with Black Metal Frames by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Pair of custom black velvet lounge chairs with black metal frames by Carrocel. Design inspired by Milo Baughman, newly made here in Canada. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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 materi...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Archibald Genuine leather Armchair in Pelle SC 26 Topo Light Grey
Located in New York, NY
The Archibald by Jean-Marie Massaud is the perfect combination of substance and form, the armchairs and poufs boasting a comfortable and enveloping design ideal for meditation and relaxation. The breadth and depth of the seat are balanced by its thin feet for an agile and slender overall effect. In the Archibald armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Durlet Lounge Chair 1976 Heiner Golz with Wood Base and Leather Seat
By Durlet
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
1970s charly lounge swivel chair designed by Heiner Gölz for Durlet. The chair has a cognac leather upholstery and a dark wooden leg. It was found in an architectural house from the ...
Category
20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pop Duo Missoni Armchair by Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop is the modular sofa with double cushion on the seat and armrests, making it soft, enveloping and even more comfortable.
The armchair is also enhanced with side cushions, giving...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Double Rocking Chair by Sam Maloof
By Sam Maloof
Located in New York, NY
Double rocking chair by Sam Maloof, circa 1980's
signed Sam Maloof f.A.C.C./©, dated 1988 and numbered No. 9.
Literature
Jo Lauria, Craft in America: ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Modern Leather Armchair by FSM
By FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish leather multi function chair by Swiss company FSM. This chair features quality white leather upholstery, round stainless steel base, and electronic reclining functionality wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Drexel Declaration Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Drexel Declaration molded plywood and black faux leather lounge chair and ottoman by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plywood
Minimalist Outdoor Lounge Chair in "Scarlet" Fabric and Brushed 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
Rare Pair of Original 'Joker' Lounge Chairs by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of original 'Joker' lounge chairs by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne.
Designed in the early 1970s, and manufactured in France by Airborne International, the groovy 'Joker' ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Scarlett Poltrona Frau Chair Designed by Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With its original circular form, with its welcoming and generous spaces, Scarlett seduces and captivates, always stealing the scene. Scarlett is a sofa, chaise-lounge, nest and refuge, the heart of every domestic environment. A project well-suited to Jean-Marie Massaud, who loves combining architectural geometries with full, soft volumes.
The Scarlett sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
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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