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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Dust Armchair with Natural Oak and Teal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dust Armchair with Natural Oak and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal fe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dust Armchair with Natural Oak and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal fe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dust Armchair with Natural Oak and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The dust armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal fe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dust Armchair with Natural Oak and Boucle Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dust Armchair with Natural Oak and Vigo Blossom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal fe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dust Armchair with Natural Oak and Paris Dark Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal fe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dust Armchair with Natural Oak and Paris Brick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal fe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Glazy Chairs, Gentle by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 glazy chairs, gentle by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm Materials: Upholstery Also available: Upholstery in all Royal Stranger’s fabric coll...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 443 by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 glazy chairs, gentle 443 by Royal Stranger. Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm. Materials: Upholstery. Also available: upholstery in all Royal Stranger’s fabr...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Marshmallow Bar Stool, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow bar stool, Royal stranger Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green, royal red Royal strang...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Fleet Street Lounge Chair by Yabu Pushelberg with Polished Black Nickle Base
Located in Toronto, ON
This Fleet Street lounge chair by Yabu Pushelberg is upholstered in Dermott Place boucle wool. Dermott Place comes in 4 colorways from Italy with a composition of 42% Wool, 33% Visco...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 4 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 973 by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 glazy chairs, gentle 973 by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm Materials: Upholstery Also available: Upholstery in all Royal Stranger’s fabric ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sky Blue Marshmallow Dining Chair, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Sky blue marshmallow dining chair, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 78 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and brass Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green, and royal r...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Marshmallow Bar Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 marshmallow bar stools, royal stranger Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green, royal red. R...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pragh Lounge Chair
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as an enduring symbol of Scandinavian elegance and comfort. With its organic curves an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Set of 4 Hygge Dining Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Hygge dining chair by Collector Materials: Structure in solid oak wood. Upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric. Legs: Travertino Dimensions:...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Travertine

Oasis Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Oasis lounge chair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene, Aluminum. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 106.5 cm x 79 cm x height 76 cm Inspired by the delicat...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2006 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Studio Red Leather MR EO7M Lounge Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a (sold separately) Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Studio MR arm chair in gorgeous red leather upholstery. These examples came from the e...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pragh Lounge Chair
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as an enduring symbol of Scandinavian elegance and comfort. With its organic curves an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Textile, Wool, Oak, Walnut

Set of 4 Marshmallow Bar Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Marshmallow bar stools, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green, and Royal red ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Jasmine Gentle 573 Swivel Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Jasmine gentle 573 swivel armchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 81 x D 80 x H 77 cm. Seat height 48 cm. Materials: upholstery. The Jasmine swivel...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Graceful Dining Chair, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Graceful dining chair, Royal Stranger. Dimensions: 95 x 54 x 54 cm. Materials: Blossom pink velvet upholstery with stainless steel coated in brass frame elevated by lacquered wood ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Honey Circo Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 honey circo lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings. Technique: Made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local cr...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Lounge Chair – Weather‑Resistant Fabric & Stainless Steel, Made in UE
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Enjoy effortless outdoor living with this Outdoor Lounge Chair — weather-resistant fabric paired with stainless steel, made in Portugal. Designed by Keiji Takeuchi as the outdoor ver...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 2, Vienna Lounge Armchair Canaletto Palm Green by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Vienna lounge canaletto palm green by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 53, D 50 cm Materials: Lounge armchair in stained beech wood and straw; uphols...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Dorique Armchair by Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Dorique armchair by Mydriaz Dimensions: W 61 x D 80 x H 83 cm Materials: Brass, fabric Made to order creations are possible. Our products are handmade in our workshop. Dimens...
Category

2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Aro Chair, Yellow by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Aro chair, yellow by Ries Dimensions: W60 x D60 x H67,5 cm Materials: Round steel tube, high-density foam, and velvet upholstery. Also available: Merlot, black, mika, oceano, p...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pragh Lounge Chair
Located in Viby J, DK
The Pragh Chair, designed in the 1940s by renowned Danish craftsman Henry Hans Schubell, stands as an enduring symbol of Scandinavian elegance and comfort. With its organic curves an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Daisy Contemporary Pouf in Metal and Fabric
Located in London, GB
The 'Giardino Botanico' collection features five pouffes, each with a backrest inspired by a distinctive botanic shape. The backrest has some flexibility for added comfort and is gen...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Daisy Contemporary Pouf in Metal and Fabric
Located in London, GB
The 'Giardino Botanico' collection features five pouffes, each with a backrest inspired by a distinctive botanic shape. The backrest has some flexibility for added comfort and is gen...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Matteo Grassi Korium Leather Armchair or Chair Korium by Tito Agnoli
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This leather armchair Korium KM 3/1 was designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. It is upholstered in thick black leather. The frame is made of sadddle leather. Great Italian de...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Holly Contemporary Pouf in Metal and Fabric
Located in London, GB
The 'Giardino Botanico' collection features five pouffes, each with a backrest inspired by a distinctive botanic shape. The backrest has some flexibility for added comfort and is gen...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jasmine Contemporary Pouf in Metal and Fabric
Located in London, GB
The 'Giardino Botanico' collection features five pouffes, each with a backrest inspired by a distinctive botanic shape. The backrest has some flexibility for added comfort and is gen...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Daisy Contemporary Pouf in Metal and Fabric
Located in London, GB
The 'Giardino Botanico' collection features five pouffes, each with a backrest inspired by a distinctive botanic shape. The backrest has some flexibility for added comfort and is gen...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Holly Contemporary Pouf in Metal and Fabric
Located in London, GB
The 'Giardino Botanico' collection features five pouffes, each with a backrest inspired by a distinctive botanic shape. The backrest has some flexibi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

IVY Contemporary Pouf in Metal and fabric
Located in London, GB
The 'Giardino Botanico' collection features five pouffes, each with a backrest inspired by a distinctive botanic shape. The backrest has some flexibility for added comfort and is gen...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Graceful Dining Chair, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Graceful dining chair, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 95 x 54 x 54 cm Materials: Blossom pink velvet upholstery with stainless steel coated in brass frame elevated by lacquered wood le...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Daisy Contemporary Pouf in Metal and Fabric
Located in London, GB
The 'Giardino Botanico' collection features five pouffes, each with a backrest inspired by a distinctive botanic shape. The backrest has some flexibility for added comfort and is gen...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lily Contemporary Pouf in wood and Fabric
Located in London, GB
The 'Giardino Botanico' collection features five pouffes, each with a backrest inspired by a distinctive botanic shape. The backrest has some flexibility for added comfort and is gen...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Holly Contemporary Pouf in Metal and Fabric
Located in London, GB
The 'Giardino Botanico' collection features five pouffes, each with a backrest inspired by a distinctive botanic shape. The backrest has some flexibi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jasmine Contemporary Pouf in Metal and Fabric
Located in London, GB
The 'Giardino Botanico' collection features five pouffes, each with a backrest inspired by a distinctive botanic shape. The backrest has some flexibility for added comfort and is gen...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lily Contemporary Pouf in Metal and Fabric
Located in London, GB
The 'Giardino Botanico' collection features five pouffes, each with a backrest inspired by a distinctive botanic shape. The backrest has some flexibility for added comfort and is gen...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jasmine Contemporary Pouf in Metal and Fabric
Located in London, GB
The 'Giardino Botanico' collection features five pouffes, each with a backrest inspired by a distinctive botanic shape. The backrest has some flexibility for added comfort and is gen...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lolah Capsule 2 by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Lolah capsule 2 by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: polyethelene, aluminum. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 117 cm x 157 cm x H 197cm Created using construction techniqu...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Gesture Lounge Chair in Pure Wood, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Now the distinctive 1950s Gesture design is also available as a sculptural lounge chair. The popular moulded design was the brainchild of the renowned Danish architect Hans Olsen, wh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Forma Easy Armchair Petite Indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Forma easy armchair Petite by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Rattan. Also available oriented to the right or left, and adapted for outdoors or indoors. Dimensions: 66cm x 84cm x H 8...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Bluemoon Lounge Chair by Patrick Jouin
Located in Geneve, CH
Bluemoon lounge chair by Patrick Jouin Materials: BlueMoon armchair in bronze lacquered metal with seat and backrest in molded wood, upholstered in leather and fabric. Metal armrests...
Category

2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

IVY Contemporary Pouf in Metal and fabric
Located in London, GB
The 'Giardino Botanico' collection features five pouffes, each with a backrest inspired by a distinctive botanic shape. The backrest has some flexibility for added comfort and is gen...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Lewis Butler for Knoll 655 Arm Chair in Walnut with Tan Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 655 Lounge Chair, originally designed by Lewis Butler in 1955. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1960s. The chair is made of walnut and has cu...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Walnut

Outdoor Royal Botania Calypso Chair designed by Kris Van Puyvelde
Located in Boston, MA
Solid teak armchair with padded upholstered back designed by Kris Van Puyvelde for Royal Botania. Dimensions: W 22" x D 24.8" x H 29.1" x seat H 16.9" Finishes: Fabric: Frost...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Black Kaleidoscope Dining Chair by Jialun Xiong
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Kaleidoscope dining chair by Jialun Xiong Dimensions: 20”W x 20”D x 26”H inch Materials: Metal, ash wood, suede and leather COM/COL Option Available. “ I have an aptitu...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Olive Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local c...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Polyester, Plywood

Set of 2 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 673 by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Glazy chairs, gentle 673 by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm Materials: upholstery Also available: upholstery in all Royal Stranger’s fabric ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Caribe Natural Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Caribe natural lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Wicker from Bejuco roots. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame. Technique: Weaved by local craftspe...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

DS-144 Lounge Table by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-144 lounge table by De Sede Design: Werner Aisslinger Dimensions: D 50 x W 61 x H 37 cm Materials: high-gloss chrome-plated steel, nero oak Prices may change according to th...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Long Pierre Chair by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Long Pierre chair by Plumbum Dimensions: 43" x 51" x H 29" Materials: Upholstered with Holland and Sherry Wool. Also available without fabric, in di...
Category

2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Wood

Elegant Lounge Chair for Outdoors with Stainless Steel and Gold Planting
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Nodo - Lounge armchair The Nodo lounge armchair combines elegance and comfort, featuring a solid metal frame with a padded seat and back for long-lasting support. Its golden accents...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Dark Beige Sahco Zero the Tired Man Lounge Chairs by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 beige Sahco zero the tired man lounge chairs by Lassen Dimensions: W 102 x D 87 x H 88 cm Materials: Sheepskin Flemming Lassen designed the overstuffed easy chair, The...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

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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