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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
TG-15 Sling Lounge Chair in Tan & White Speckled Hair on Hide w/ Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-15 sling lounge chair in tan and white speckled hair on hide with a light antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littel...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair
Located in North York, ON
The Finn Juhl Pelican Chair is a modern take on classic design. It is an iconic piece created by the famous Danish designer, Finn Juhl. This ch...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Inge Contemporary Chair Fully Upholstered
Located in London, GB
The Henge chair is comprised of three identical pieces and a seat. Two of the pieces make up the legs and the third acts as the back. The chair takes its n...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pebble Chaise Longue by Fred Rigby Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Pebble Chaise longue by Fred Rigby Studio Dimensions: L 200 x W 60 x H 70 cm Materials: solid oak, dedar boucle weave wool, natural ebonised and oil Fred Rigby Studio is a Londo...
Category

2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Karim Rashid Kiwi Green "Kite" Chairs for Label The Netherlands 2004.
Located in Almelo, NL
Karim Rashid Kiwi Green "Kite" Chairs for Label in the Netherlands 2004. These Kiwi Green "Kite" Chairs were designed by Karim Rashid for Label...
Category

Early 2000s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

De la Paz Low Chair Solid Wood, Contemporary Mexican Design
Located in Mexico City, MX
Inspired by three-legged chairs, this low chair has a back leg formed by two pieces joined by a circular wooden detail and two side legs that embrace the seat. It is intended to be a...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Hardwood

Mies Van der Rohe Barcelona Chair in Gold Leaf Leather w/ Gold Plated Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an exceptionally rare and unusual Barcelona chair, produced by Gratz Industries, one of the original metal fabricators that produced the Barcelona chair for Knoll. We were ...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Boucle Swivel Club Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Custom MLB Boucle Lounge Chair One model on the floor Customers own material available for reproduction
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

TG-15 Lounge Chair & TG-19 Ottoman Set in Dark Brown Leather w/ Blackened Frames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-15 sling lounge chair with a TG-19 ottoman both in dark brown leather with blackened frames, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair and ottoman were designed by Katavol...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Molteni&C D.154.2 Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti
Located in Boston, MA
This mid-century lovechair was inspired by designer Gio Ponti's trips to Latin America in the 1950s. A winner of the Wallpaper Design Award, today the armchair is one of Molteni&C's ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

TG-12 Sling Lounge Chair in Tan Leather w/ Polished Chrome Frame & Black T-Bar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-12 sling lounge chair in tan leather with a polished chrome frame and black t-bar, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed in the 1950s by Katavolos, Littel...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

2020 Knoll Richard Schultz 1966 Series Outdoor Lounge Chair w/ Arm & Beige Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 2020 production lounge chair with arms designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll. This is a unique example with beige powder coated frame and beige sling...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Architectural Series lounge chair in leather by Harvey Probber in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Measures: 30 x 30 x 30, SH 16” Leather
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

TG-12 Sling Lounge Chair in Black Leather with Polished Chrome Frame and T- Bar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-12 sling lounge chair in black leather with a polished chrome frame and t-bar, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed in the 1950s by Katavolos, Littell an...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gandia Blasco Stack High Back Lounge Chair in Aluminum by Borja Garcia
Located in New York, NY
Stack is Gandiablasco’s most free-and-easy collection of outdoor furniture. Inspired by aesthetics from the world of sailing, it is refreshingly reminiscent of the retro elegance of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Spirit House Chair by Daniel Liebskind for Nienkamper in Stainless Steel
By Daniel Liebeskind
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A nice example of the very limited edition "Sprirt House" chair by Daniel Liebskind for Nienkamper. This example numbered 32 of 100. "The creation of the Spirit House Chair...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Plush Velvet Primal Statement Lounge Chair, Solid Cast Brass Legs by Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Primal lounge chair is one of Egg's most iconic pieces, it is a true statement piece that would work well in Minimal, Modern or Mid century modern interiors. The styling of this...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

TG-15 & TG-19 Set in White Faux Shagreen Leather with Polished Chrome Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-15 sling lounge chair with a TG-19 ottoman both in white faux Shagreen leather (its genuine leather with Shagreen pattern) with polished chrome frames, produced by Gratz...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Via del Corso by Yabu Pushelberg upholster in Seaton Street Elephant Grey
Located in Toronto, ON
Via del Corso is the centre of life in historical Rome. Meeting at the Piazza Venezia with its three-sided roundabout and monumental churches “the Corso” is impressive. Yabu Pushelbe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

COR Sinus Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Boston, MA
Even in 1976 the Sinus armchair was ahead of its time, with swinging spring steel rockers, the form of which gave it name, and an upholstery as unusual as it is comfortable. The rou...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jaime Hayon, Contemporary, Playwood Walnut Green Upholstery Lounger Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair structure base in cast aluminium. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Seat, backrest are in plywood with ext...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Derrière Chair, by Lara Bohinc, Pink Bouclé, Armchair in Stock
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Part of the Peaches collection, the Derriere armchair conveys aspects of the female figure. The pieces are composed of a wood structure made up of 6 symmetrical pieces with the addit...
Category

2010s English Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Suelo Outdoor Lounge Chair, Teak Outdoor Lounge Chair, Solid, Bertu
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Suelo Outdoor Lounge Chair, Teak Outdoor Lounge Chair, Solid, Bertu This Solid Teak Outdoor Lounge Chair - The Suelo is beautifully constructed from s...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

2021 Richard Schultz 1966 Two Seat Outdoor Lounge Chairs / Loveseat for Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two are available, but they are sold separately) 1966 series two seat lounge chair / loveseat designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll. This pie...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2020 Charles Pollock for Knoll Sling Arm Chair in Brown Leather and Chrome # 657
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Charles Pollock for Knoll 657 Sling Arm Chair featuring a brown leather sling support and removable brown leather pad. This item was sou...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vondom Suave Outdoor Lounge Chair by Marcel Wanders
Located in Boston, MA
Suave Butaca Lounge Chair Fabric: Back1040/SIT1040 Includes 1 Back Pillow Furniture made of flexible polyurethane injected cold. This material possesses a high resilience and dura...
Category

2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

2021 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair in Upgraded Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 2021 production Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. It has a chromed steel frame, though notably has an upgraded black leather, whi...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Genuine Leather Butterfly Hanging Swing Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless Butterfly Chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its story is one of transformation, adaptability, and evolution, making it an icon in the...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

PERFIDIA_01 Brown Thick Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Black Steel by ANDEAN
Located in Quito, EC
Lounge chair made of black finish steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a natural oil finish, Ecuadorian cowhide leather seat, and lathed bronze or stainless steel hardwar...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

2000s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair in Purple Boucle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic Bertoia Diamond Chair, Model No. 421, originally designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. This particular example dates to the early 2000s and came from a corpo...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

2010s Lord Norman Foster for Walter Knoll Model 500 Leather Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare and unusual Walter Knoll 500 chair in black leather designed by Lord Norman Foster, the renowned British architect. Walter Kno...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2015 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son Wing Lounge Chair Model CH445 Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Wing chair by Carl Hansen, model CH445, originally designed in 1960 by Hans J. Wegner. At the time of its inception, only a few examples were produced. Carl Hansen & Søn re...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Bentwood rocking chair in the Japanese modern style. Made of Yoshino cedar which is a famous wood grown in the Yoshino district in Japan. It has characteristic streamlined combined b...
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

2018 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coffin Papa Roxy Swivel Lounge Chair Blue Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available) Papa Roxy swivel lounge chair in blue fabric with black fabric seat cushion and natural wood base...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

2021 Richard Schultz for Knoll Swell Lounge Chair in White / Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swell Lounge Chair designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll. It has a white powder coated frame with white side members and silver/white mesh. The swell lounge cha...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Estrada Lounge Chair in Black Walnut and Chestnut Leather
Located in Indianapolis, IN
This leather lounge chair was made to make a dynamic appearance in any space and to be a go to lounge chair for reading and relaxing. The original design was built and tested over an...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

ANNI Toronja De la Paz Low Chair Limited Edition Contemporary Mexican Design
Located in Mexico City, MX
Inspired by the work of Bauhaus textile artist Anni Albers, this version of the de la paz chair, named after the artist, is an exploration of the use of colour through collaboration. MAYE, experts in colorimetry, were inspired by two of Anni's works to create pieces that dialogue with contemporary design. These combinations were adapted to the Peace chair...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

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

2018 Pearson Lloyd for Allermuir Open Black Leather or Vinyl Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an “Open” Lounge Chair, model A642, designed by Pearson Lloyd for Allermuir in 2018. The listed price includes one lounge chair, but we have several available for purchase. T...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Chile Modern Side Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Chile modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushio...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Leather Butterfly Hanging Swing Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless Butterfly Chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its story is one of transformation, adaptability, and evolution, making it an icon in the...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

2020 Victoria & Albert Easy Chair by Ron Arad for Moroso in Grey Kvadrat Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Victoria & Albert Armchair, designed by Ron Arad for Moroso in 2000. This particular example dates to 2020, and has seen little use, as it was acquired for staging in a mod...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tensa Chair, Yellow by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tensa chair, yellow by Ries Dimensions: W40 x D49,5 x H82 cm Materials: Round steel tube, laser cut metal sheet, high density foam, velvet upholstery, aluminum/bronze caps Matte ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black and Brass Outdoor Cactus Chair by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) In Stock in Los Angeles This black and brass indoor / outdoor armchair features a brass finish mid century...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

2001 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Lounge Chair in Red Boucle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Swan Chair, model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1958. The design features an aluminum 4-star base, and is upholstered in a red wool bouclé fabric. The...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2012 Pair of Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs with Custom Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic pair of lounge chairs with arms designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in 2012. The chairs were custom ordered for the executive suite of a corporate offi...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Enzo Chaise Lounge
Located in Beograd, RS
Author inspiration for this piece of furniture is the fusion of the design of the Nordic sleds and retro sports cars. With extremely sculptural character this piece exudes the impres...
Category

2010s Balkan Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut

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

2007 Coconut Lounge Chair by George Nelson for Vitra in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Coconut Lounge Chair, designed by George Nelson. This handsome lounge chair is composed of a molded reinforced plastic shell, with an upholstered black leather seat ...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Sesann Leather Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Boston, MA
An icon of Italian design in the 1970s, the Sesann collection by Gianfranco Frattini was part of a new vision of contemporary living in which ergonomics were adapted to social change...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2003 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Egg Chair 4+ Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 2003. The price listed is for one chair, though multiples are available. Each chair is...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Targa Lounge Chair in Beech Frame with Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wiener GTV Design’s collection of upholstery suggests a new concept of comfort designed by GamFratesi, the Italian-Danish designer duo Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi. TARGA is a family consisting of an elegant two-seater sofa and an armchair, two elements which perfectly fit contract spaces designed for an intimate and secluded atmosphere, as well as non-conventional residential environments. All elements of the brand’s tradition contribute to characterize the design’s profile: the bent beech structure holds the wide seat cushion and the upholstered backrest has a woven cane edge...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Green Velvet Swivel Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine pair of Green velvet Swivel chairs of Recent Construction. Each in a new fabric on a square swivel base. The pair strong and str...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

2006 Eos Lounge Chair by Luciano Pagani & Angelo Perversi for Poltrona Frau
By Poltrona Frau, Luciano Pagani
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Eospiti lounge or club chair, designed by Luciano Pagani & Angelo Perversi for Poltrona Frau. The design originates to 2000, though productio...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Tiger Velvet Primal Statement Lounge Chair, Solid Cast Brass Legs by Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Primal lounge chair is one of Egg's most iconic pieces, it is a true statement piece that would work well in Minimal, Modern or Mid century modern interiors. The styling of this...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

2003 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Purple Fabric 2x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen of Denmark in 2003. The price listed is for one chair, though two are available. Each chair is upholstered in a purple hopsack-like upholstery, likely Tonus by Kvadrat. The foam and fabric are in excellent shape. No rips or tears are noted. The chairs were produced in 2003 and lived in a gorgeous biotech headquarters designed by Behnisch Architekten in Cambridge, MA. The architectural firm specced this chair, which is notable. These are signed and marked Fritz Hansen pieces. The fabric shows some light wear from use and some light fading (one is noticeable, not really on the other) . If you'd like us to have the chair professionally cleaned prior to shipping, we can certainly arrange that without issue. Each chair measures 42 inches tall by 34 inches wide and 31 inches deep. The seat height is 15 inches. As noted, the price listed is for one chair. Multiple blue egg chairs...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2010s Pair of Bernhardt Design Brellin Lounge Chairs in Leather w/ Chrome Frames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of Bernhardt Design club chairs in black leather with chromed tubular frames. This design is clearly reminiscent of early bauhaus designs such as Le Corbusi...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2018 Bernhardt Design Chiara Swivel Chairs in Blue Leather 2x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Chiara swivel lounge chair from Bernhardt Design, upholstered in blue leather. The price listed is for each chair. Two chairs are available. They ...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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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