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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set of 2, Secreto Little Armchairs, White Matt Lacquer by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Secreto little armchair - white Matt lacquer by Colé Italia with Lorenz Kaz Dimensions: H 76, D 52, W 57, cm. Materials: Solid beech wood natural or lacquered finishing. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Loka Lounge Armchair Novum Sunset Orange Black Lacquered by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Loka lounge armchair novum sunset orange black lacquered by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz Dimensions: H 76, W 57, D 52 cm. Materials: lounge armchair in natural beech wood; upholstered seat and back (Cat CC) Finishing: black lacquered Also available: natural leech wood...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Loka Armchair Topia Chrom Yellow Lacquered by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Loka Armchair Topia Chrom Yellow Lacquered by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz Dimensions: H 76, W 57, D 52 cm Materials: Armchair in Lacquered wood; upholstered seat and back ( CatC) F...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Loka Lounge Armchair Angel Blue Natural Beech Wood by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Loka lounge armchair angel blue natural beech wood by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz Dimensions: H 76, W 57, D 52 cm. Materials: Lounge armchair in natural b...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Loka Armchair Angel Blue Lacquered by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Loka armchair angel blue lacquered by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz Dimensions: H 76, W 57, D 52 cm Materials: Lounge armchair in lacquered wood; upholstere...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Loka Lounge Armchair Topia Palm Natural Beech Wood by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Loka lounge armchair topia palm natural beech wood by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz Dimensions: H 76, W 57, D 52 cm Materials: Lounge armchair in natura...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Loka Lounge Armchair Topia Calluna Natural Beech Wood by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Loka Lounge Armchair Topia Calluna Natural Beech Wood by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz Dimensions: H 76, W 57, D 52 cm Materials: Lounge armchair in natural beech wood; upholstered s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Purple Cielo Lounge Low Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Purple Cielo lounge low chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are ...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Cielo Lounge High Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Cielo lounge high chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled plastic and weaved by local craftspeople in Cartagena, Colombia. Dimensions: W 72 x D 73 x H 106 cm Also available colors: brown, mint/ black, black-black, olive/ menta, purple/ carne , honey/ menta. The Cielo Lounge Chair...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Blue Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. ...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mint Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Mint caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. ...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Circo Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Circo lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings. Technique: Made from recycled plastic. ...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Circo Lounge Chair Leather by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Circo lounge chair leather by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Leather. Technique: Weaved by local craftspeople in Colombia. Dimensions: ...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Olive Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Cartagenas lounge 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

Set of 4 Black Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 black Caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from rec...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Mint Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 mint caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recy...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Orange Rose Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Orange Rose Caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made fro...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Blue Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Blue Caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recyc...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Orange Mint Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Orange Mint caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made fro...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Black Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 black Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved b...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Coral Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 coral Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved ...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Honey Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Honey Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved b...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Blue Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Blue Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Olive Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Olive Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved b...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Honey Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Honey Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Olive Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 olive Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Honey Cielo Lounge Low Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Honey cielo lounge low chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from r...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Honey Cielo Lounge Low Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Honey cielo lounge low chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from r...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Black Cielo Lounge Low Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 black Cielo lounge low chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from r...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Olive Cielo Lounge High Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Olive Cielo lounge high chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from ...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Olive Cielo Lounge High Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 olive Cielo lounge high chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from ...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Purple Cielo Lounge High Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 purple Cielo lounge high chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: made from...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Black Cielo Lounge High Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Black Cielo lounge high chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from re...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Black Cielo Lounge High Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 black Cielo lounge high chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: made from...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Circo Lounge Chair Leather by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 circo lounge chair leather by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Leather. Technique: Weaved by local craftspeople in Colombia. Dim...
Category

2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Circo Lounge Chair Leather by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 circo lounge chair leather by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Leather. Technique: Weaved by local craftspeople in Colombia. Dim...
Category

2010s German 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

Textile, Wool, Oak

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

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

Textile, Wool, Walnut

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

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

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

Textile, Wool, Walnut

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

Textile, Wool, Oak

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

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

Textile, Walnut

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

Textile, Walnut

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

Textile, Walnut

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

Textile, Walnut

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

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

Textile, Walnut

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

Textile, Walnut

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

Textile, Walnut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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