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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
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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

Lounge Armchair with Wing Style Design in White Cowhide
Located in Miami, FL
Sensual curves follow through the design of this “petit” JENN lounge chair whose shell hugs you and gives you comfort. Slightly tilted to achieve a relaxed, ergonomic seating positio...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

21st Century Modern High Backrest Wooden Rocking Base Arca Made in Italy
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
Coming from Studio Orlandini’s inspiration, Arca defines a new concept of armchairs and chairs for lounges and waiting areas. It is available in 3 declinations, which can be combine...
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2010s Italian 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 ve...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gandia Blasco Stack Ottoman for High Back Lounge Chair 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 the 1960s and 1970s, enabling you to enjoy the outdoor life 365 days a year with all the advantages of stackability. The Stack chaise lounge with wheels...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2016 Pair of Raleigh Lounge Chairs by Jeffrey Bernett and Nicholas Dodziuk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of ‘Raleigh’ Armchairs, designed in 2009 by Jeffrey Bernett and Nicholas Dodziuk for Design Within Reach. The listed price includes the pair of chairs. They featur...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

i Collection Lounge Chair with Metallic Structure and Wooden Seat
Located in CDMX, MX
I Collection lounge chair with metallic structure and wooden seat made of oak or tzalam wood.
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2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Akin to a tailored three-piece suit, the Trolley Lounge chair’s upholstered pieces are nestled in a determined, yet elegant frame. This setting forms an uncompromising seating enviro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Modern Rouillard Solo High Back Red Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This gracious yet ultra contemporary modern Solo High-back lounge chairs are comfortable and appropriate for residential and commercial use. The eye-catching bold curves and strong ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Cast Stone

Frank Lloyd Wright Lounge Chair from the Dorothy Turkel House, Detroit
Located in San Francisco, CA
An original lounge chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Dorothy H. Turkel House in Detroit, circa 1955. One of only six known examples made specifically for the residence, th...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Royere Re-Edition Oeuf Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Royere Re-Edition Oeuf Lounge Chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Rare AP-26 Lounge Chair by Nanna Ditzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare AP-26 lounge chair designed by Nanna Ditzel in 1953 and produced by A.P. Stolen. This piece exemplifies Danish modernism with its sculptural form and fine craftsmanship. It f...
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Cloud Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of iconic cloud lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates and ready for restoration with COM. A matching cloud sofa is also available for purchase separat...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

John Procario, Freeform Series Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
The elegance of John Procario’s Freeform Series is translated in his bentwood Freeform Series Lounge Chair through the artist’s enduring focus on the natural beauty of his chosen mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash

Outdoor Masseto Armchair by Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor Justiniano armchair by Coco Wolf Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iro...
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2010s English Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Outdoor Portette Chair by Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-indoor Coco Wolf Portette chair. Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iro...
Category

2010s English Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Outdoor Therese Armchair by Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-Indoor Coco Wolf Dembies short back armchair Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed...
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2010s English Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Outdoor Dembies Short Back Armchair by Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-Indoor Coco Wolf Dembies short back armchair Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed...
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2010s English Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Brown Tufted Leather Chairs by Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Brown Tufted Leather Chairs by Arne Norell
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Located in San Francisco, CA
An iconic Cloud sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates and ready for restoration with COM. A pair of matching Cloud lounge chairs are also available for purchase separ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Tusk Lounge Chair II in Polished Aluminum, USA, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Todd Merrill Studio has been the exclusive representative of Alex Roskin since 2017. Roskin’s works blend functional design with modernist sculptural references. A natural successor of innovative artists such as Richard Serra, Jean Arp, and Constantin Brancusi, Roskin’s cast bronze, stainless steel, and carved wood works reflects the artist’s modernist and primitive influences. Beginning with a series of quick sketches, Roskin captures the movement of a basic form. By sculpting in foam and wood, Roskin translates that movement into a structural model that is then 3D scanned so that it can then be cast in bronze, aluminum or steel, and finished with carved wood elements. All chairs are offered COM/COL. His works often feature a mammalian physicality with heaving sinuous forms and legs that extend from the body in a bowed fashion. Rejecting outright anthropomorphic mimicry in favor of subtle, sculpted muscular forms, Roskin notes: “I try with each piece to create a stance and a presence, some with more contrapposto. I aim to give each piece a feeling it is inhaling or ready to make a move...
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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