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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Manhattan Lounge Chairs in Bauhaus Fabric, Dunbar 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Manhattan lounge chairs by John Saladino for Dunbar. circa 1980. Upholstered in Bauhaus fabric.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Pair of Armchairs, circa 2000, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of contemporary armchairs Made with "Esparto" (Spanish Straw) Solid and Stylish circa 2000, France Very good condition.   
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Early 2000s French Modern Lounge Chairs

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Straw

Set of 2 Kartell Smatrik Outdoor Chair in White by Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The constant interplay of design and technological innovation has led to the creation of Smatrik, the latest interpretation of a chair, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka. It has an innova...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Plastic

Laurameroni "Margaret" Small Armchair with Handle by Cesare Arosio
Located in Monza, IT
Small padded armchair with structure in bronze Lacca 61. Seat and back in polyurethane foam padding covered in shiny "Roxana" velvet. FINISH: Shiny velvet "Roxana 111" and bronze La...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet

Sculptural Armchair from Silicone & Jesmonite by Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
The invisible words written under the surface of the throne, evoke the continuous struggle for power; the intrinsic need to overcome and replace what is – with what will be. That native state of the universe, which starts from the subatomic level to the macrocosm. The throne, symbol of the distorted perception of high positions, of dictators, pure white object...
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2010s Balkan Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cast Stone

Fleet Street Lounge Chair by Yabu Pushelberg in Premium Leather
Located in Toronto, ON
This Fleet Street 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 1.5-1.7mm. George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg lead one of the world’s most admired design practices with offices in New York and Toronto. Award winning designs for restaurateur Daniel Boulud, hotelier Ian Schrager and fashion house Louis Vuitton...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Gervasoni Inout Lounge Chair in Grey Elastic Belts Seat & White Aluminium Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Defined by a wide seat with slightly curved backrest for an enveloping furnishing element, the Inout 856 lounge chair develops around a light structure in white, grey or sage painted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rubber

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Hideout Lounge Black Chair with Upholstered Backrest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Swedish design trio Front has designed a lounge chair which combines comfort and design sophistication, resulting in an original renewal of the stylistic features of the brand.Hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech

Purple Velvet Armchairs by Arketipo
Located in Madrid, ES
"Coast" armchairs in purple velvet designed by Francesco Rota for Arketipo Firenze. The continuous, enveloping line joining back and armrests makes for c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Kartell K-wood Arm-Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Black with Leather Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Smart Wood collection is the outcome of Kartell's unremitting research into the possibility of giving three dimensional form to a material which so far has always been two dimens...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Leather

Pair Dowel Wood Lounge Chairs in Zebra Hide
Located in New York, NY
Pair of dowel Cerused wood lounge chairs in Zebra Hide. The chairs are well made, sturdy with zebra hide upholstery.
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1970s Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Handmade Howard Style Chair, Mohair Velvet
Located in London, GB
A beautiful handmade Howard style armchair upholstered in a deep red Mohair velvet. As well as selling antique and vintage furniture we also offer a small range of handmade piece...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet

Lounge Chair in Solid Oak Wood with Black Textile Cushion and Reclining Backrest
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco. CP
"Siesta" lounge chair, a spacious, sturdy and low chair perfect for lounging carved from solid oak wood. Its backrest can be manually reclined on three different levels for great...
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2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak

Set of 2 Black and Brass Outdoor Cactus Chairs, designed by Marcantonio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Set of 2 black and brass indoor / outdoor cactus chairs ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Keystone Lounge Upholstered Chair in Peach, White & Grey Fabric by OS & OOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The KEYSTONE lounge chair is inspired by the three basic elements of a Roman bridge; the spanners, the elemental building blocks, and the keystone; completes the fundamental arch sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Modern Exotic Wood and Leather Lounge Chair from Costantini, Belgrano 'In Stock'
Located in New York, NY
The Belgrano lounge chair is inspired by mid-twentieth century modernist design and features an ergonomic design that can be customized with the use of accent pillows. It features a ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Leather

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Set of 2 Kartell Smatrik Outdoor Chair in Black by Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The constant interplay of design and technological innovation has led to the creation of Smatrik, the latest interpretation of a chair, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka. It has an innova...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Plastic

Customizable Artifort Apollo Lounge Chair by Patrick Norguet
Located in New York, NY
A sweeping stroke of elegant calligraphy. Poised. Open. Ergonomics at its best. Destined to be a Classic. Designed by Patrick Norguet, the Apollo radiates balance and harmony. Develo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

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Textile

Customizable Artifort F142 Chair by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
Located in New York, NY
A luxury chair for day-dreaming, relaxing or holding a conversation. It also has an optional footstool for even more comfort. Available in two versions, both with armrests. The chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

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Textile

Pair of Leon Krier 'Aries' Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Leon Krier 'Aries' lounge chairs Model 51510, Luxembourg / Italy, 1993 by Georgetti.  
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1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Dondolo Lounge Chair in Black with Stainless Steel, Recycled Leather & Mahogany
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Considering I come from Torino, the car manufacturing capital, it only made sense that at some point I would extend my work to the automobile industry. I went scavenging through car junk yards and found that the aftermath of that industry produced a wealth of beautiful and extremely well made products which could be re-utilized into making furniture, hence the birth of 'Dondolo'. It's a rocking chair with a foot in the past and one in the future. Still benefitting from the factory-issue moving parts, the original leather Alfa Romeo 166 seat reclines and heats at will, powered by an eco-friendly gel based battery which can be charged with any power outlet. By means of two periscopic arms, it has the added comfort of providing a swinging, retractable work table to rest your laptop, and an efficient dimmable warm-toned LED light, housed in what was a beautiful metal FIAT 500...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Zanuso Style Lounge Chairs in Black and White
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Zanuso style lounge chairs in black and white. Iconic Zanuso styling, recently upholstered in a unique black and white geometric design with accenting black leather arms. Com...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Jinbao Street Lounge Chair by Yabu Pushelberg in Premium Leather
Located in Toronto, ON
This Jinbao Street 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-...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Gervasoni WK Lounge in Beech with Woven Rawhide & Cushions by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A structure with squared lines but of great visual lightness characterises the family of WK armchairs, available in two different seat depths. A proposal with a charm that is both classic and exotic, with a beech structure covered with a texture made with interweaving of natural parchment, featuring soft loose seat and back cushions. Lounge chair in beech woven...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hide

Baltimore Lounge Chair by Ambrozia, Walnut, Black Steel and Beige Upholstery
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Baltimore modern lounge chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame design with a backchair in solid wood slats and wooden arms. Stainpr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Warm Nordic Gesture Monochrome Fully Upholstered Lounge Chair in Teak Oak
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair with Walnut Legs, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
A Classic, sophisticated armchair created in the 1950s by the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen. Mr. Olsen is an original design that is a perfect match for a gentleman’s room or a feminine sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

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Foam

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Keystone Lounge Upholstered Chair in Fig Purple, White & Blue Fabric by OS & OOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The KEYSTONE lounge chair is inspired by the three basic elements of a Roman bridge; the spanners, the elemental building blocks, and the keystone; completes the fundamental arch sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Keystone Lounge Upholstered Chair in Blue, Pink & Grey Fabric by OS & OOS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The KEYSTONE lounge chair is inspired by the three basic elements of a Roman bridge; the spanners, the elemental building blocks, and the keystone; completes the fundamental arch sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Fleet Street Lounge Chair by Yabu Pushelberg in Mohair
Located in Toronto, ON
This Fleet Street lounge chair by Yabu Pushelberg is upholstered in Bagdat Caddesi, silky, soft pile mohair. Bagdat Caddesi comes in 7 colorways from Ital...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Lensvelt Cane Divan Lounge Chair
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This is the Lensvelt Cane Divan, a rattan Classic designed by the Finnish designer Simo Heikkilä. Made of bamboo with a steel frame in pastel green or br...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Osprey Lounge Chair with Maple Frame and Leather Upholstery
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Osprey Lounge Chair has an exposed hardwood frame that cradles an upholstered shell, with leather upholstery. The unique frame takes inspiratio...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Lullaby White Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Prioritizing comfort without compromising on comfort, this armchair is the epitome of modern elegance. Sporting an all-white look, the polyurethane shell with a tall back and slightl...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Rua Ipanema Lounge Chair by Yabu Pushelberg in Multi-Toned Boucle 'High Base'
Located in Toronto, ON
This Rua Ipanema lounge chair by Yabu Pushelberg is upholstered in Place de l'Étoile, muliti-toned bouclé. Place de l'Étoile comes in 5 colorways from Belgium with a composition of 6...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Rocking Chair in Laser-Cut Blackened Steel and Black Oak Slats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iced tea in hand, Sam Cooke on the hifi, the rocker tall is deeply rooted in Southern American porch culture. While its heritage might be southern, this cont...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cut Steel

Muller Van Severen, Outdoor Lounge Chair Model "Wire S #1", Belgium, 2017
Located in Barcelona, ES
Muller Van Severen Outdoor lounge chair model “Wire S #1” Manufactured by Muller Van Severen Produced for Side Gallery Powder coated stainless steel in green Measurements: ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Jinbao Street Lounge Chair by Yabu Pushelberg in Mohair
Located in Toronto, ON
This Jinbao Street lounge chair by Yabu Pushelberg is upholstered in Bagdat Caddesi, silky, soft pile mohair. Bagdat Caddesi comes in 7 colorways from Italy with a composition of 100...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

5:30 Lounge Chair, Natural Tanned Leather, Steel Frame, Black
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The 5.30 lounge chair is a distinct yet Classic seating option, suited for entertainment rooms, workspaces or other commercial spaces. The chair is named for the standard 5 x 30mm f...
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2010s Australian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Modern Wooden Lounge Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece A solid wood frame with a large cushion constructed with springs in foam. Made more comfortable with throw pillow (not included). As shown with indoor/outdoor awnin...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut, Velvet

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll MR 30/5 Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare pair of Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll MR 30/5 lounge chairs constructed from tubular chromed steel frames and with their original brown saddle lea...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Low-backed Banquette in Argentine Leather from Costantini, Santos In Stock
Located in New York, NY
The Santos Low Banquette from Costantini in Argentine Leather is in stock and available as shown or in the leather color of your choice. Measurements...
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2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

"Overdyed Reloaded" Lounge Chair in Birchwood and Steel by Moroso for Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Overdyed Reloaded" is a lounge chair, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring seat, back and arms in birch covered by flame-retardant and stress-resis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Black Leather Chair by Giovanni Tommaso Garattoni Italy Glass and Black Leather
By Giovanni Garattoni
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
One of the most beautiful modernist transparent design chairs. The perfect modern chair for your own minimalist glass house. The Naked chair was designed by Giovanni Tommaso Ga...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Glass

Orion Lounge Chair with Plush Pink Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
Orion Lounge Chair with Plush Pink Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc makes a pretty picture in pale pink velvet and rich rose gold metal arms. Nika Zupanc, a strikingly renow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Foam

Secreto Armchair in Beech Yellow Felt Cushion Contemporary Design Made in Italy
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Secreto is a little armchair to use with dining table or in a living room, modern and traditional at the same time. Inspired to the traditional Windsor chair with a clear brief brilliantly interpreted by duo Lorenz Kaz...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Jannis Lounge Chair in Foam with Green Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dainelli Studio, owned by the creative duo of Leonardo and Marzia Dainelli, designs JANNIS, a collection of upholstered furniture that are eminently suitable for contract use. Two...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Walnut Timber, Rattan and Linen Livingston Lounge Chair
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The livingston lounge chair is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This Modern style lounge chair has a solid Walnut timber frame...
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Kartell Smatrik Chair in Crystal with Chrome Legs by Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The constant interplay of design and technological innovation has led to the creation of Smatrik, the latest interpretation of a chair, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka. It has an innova...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Rua Ipanema Lounge Chair by Yabu Pushelberg in Premium Leather
Located in Toronto, ON
This Rua Ipanema lounge chair by Yabu Pushelberg is upholstered in Ameila Street premium aniline leather. Ameila Street com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Contemporary Lounge Chair in Fabric from Kravet by Costantini, Lucina
Located in New York, NY
This elegant lounge chair with contrasting Kravet fabric and polished steel button details features gently sloping arms and dark Argentine Rosewood legs. Available as shown for immed...
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2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Jinbao Street Lounge Chair by Yabu Pushelberg in Chenille
Located in Toronto, ON
This Jinbao Street lounge chair by Yabu Pushelberg is upholstered in Sumach Street twisted yarn & chenille. Sumach Street comes in 6 colorways from Begium with a composition of 52% C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

21st Century White Carrara Marble CUBIC-A Outdoor Armchair, Yacht Collection
Located in Carrara, IT
Vigorous lines and enveloping shapes. The idea of essential luxury in an armchair bold in size, but with a minimalist and sleek design. A collection in which geometric rigor pairs to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Marble

Indoor / Outdoor Potocco Loom Lounge Armchair
Located in Boston, MA
The Loom armchair is composed of a solid mahogany wood structure combined with "Gassa" synthetic rope, suitable for indoor and outdoor use, and thin metal feet. Seat, back and arm c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

December Chair with Canvas Upholstery by Jasper Morrison & Wataru Kumano
Located in Fiskars, FI
December chair is designed by Jasper Morrison and Wataru Kumano, 2012. The chair is light and comfortable, and thanks to its simple Nordic design it sui...
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2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

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Canvas, Ash, Oak

Customizable Artifort Rocking Chair by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
Located in New York, NY
Who can resist a rocking chair? It reminds us of our childhood when our parents lulled us to sleep or you rocked as high as you could. Now you simply relax an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

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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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