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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Butaque Lounge Chair Made of Solid Wood Inspired in Clara Porset Design
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Butaque lounge chair made of solid wood inspired in Clara Porset Design The Butaque lounge chair is an exquisite creation by NONO that draws inspiration from the celebrated des...
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2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hardwood

Paire de fauteuils bas design vintage Natural Choice
Located in NANTES, FR
Paire de fauteuils design vintage nNatural Choice. Fabriqués au Danemark. Dans l'esprit du travail de Charlotte Perriand ou des designer du B...
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

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Faux Leather

Modern Genuine Ochre Soft Leather Tan Sling - Swing Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Baker Furniture Contemporary Upholstered Lounge Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous contemporary upholstered club chair or lounge chair By Baker Furniture , "Milling Road" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 41"W x 43"D x 34"H. Seat heigh...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Maple

Paolo Ferrari, "AME", Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural low back lounge chair, shown here in a white wool upholstery. MATERIALS Shown in a Wool Upholstery Matte Black Metal MEASUREMENTS 40.5”W x 30.75”D x 28.25”H x 16”SH HANDMADE IN CANADA PRICING + COM This Paolo Ferrari design is priced to accommodate Customer’s Own Material (COM). A limited range of fabrics are available from Studio Paolo Ferrari...
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2010s Canadian 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
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Contemporary Swivel Armchair With Pleated Back Detail
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This swivel armchair offers functionality and style. Its ergonomic design ensures comfort, while the precise seaming showcases meticulous craftsmanship. The curved shapes enhance its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Foam, Wood

La Redonda Minimalistic Chair in Metal
Located in London, GB
La Redonda is a chair that flirts with a pure two-dimensional geometrical figure, the circle. This perfect shape is molded after being cut over a steel plat...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

'Titan' Oversized Club Chairs by Olivier Gagnère in Mohair, Leather, and Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The pinnacle of luxury in size and materials, this pair of oversized 'Titan' club chairs by famed French designer Olivier Gagnère featuring luxurious mohair, supple very-high-quality...
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1990s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Oyster Wellness Seat
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Awarded Best of Year by Interior Design Magazine, The Oyster Wellness Seat is the result of a collaboration between Oyster Studio Furniture and renowned exercise physiologist, Jesse ...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Fabric

Oyster Wellness Seat Metaphores Boucle by Alex Muradian
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
The Oyster Meditation Cushion is the result of a collaboration between Oyster Studio Furniture and renowned exercise physiologist, Jesse Schwartzman, MS, RD, ACSM CPT, who has helped...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Oyster Wellness Seat by Alex Muradian in Basket Weave Fabric
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Awarded Best of Year by Interior Design Magazine, The Oyster Meditation and Wellness Seat is the result of a collaboration between Oyster Studio Furniture and renowned exercise physi...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

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

Materials

Leather

Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries, Percival Lafer
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Percival Lafer Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries circa 1970s Edelman Leather, Brazillian Rosewood 28 3/4 x 40 x 28 3/4 inches.
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1970s Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Oyster Wellness Seat Donghia Mohair by Alex Muradian
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Awarded Best of Year by Interior Design Magazine, The Oyster Meditation and Wellness Seat is the result of a collaboration between Oyster Studio Furniture and renowned exercise physi...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

De la Paz Dining Chair Solid Wood, Contemporary Mexican Design
Located in Mexico City, MX
Chair with seat and back upholstered in fabric. The backrest formed by a half-moon hugs the back giving it support. Inspired by the three-legged chairs, the Peace chair...
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2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Hardwood

White & 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 white indoor / outdoor armchair features a brass finish mid century legs...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

June Lounge and Club Chair by Crump and Kwash (In Stock)
Located in Baltimore City, MD
June Lounge Chair by Crump and Kwash Solid wood frame / hand rubbed oil finish / premium foam cushioning / vegan shearling upholstery / COM optional This piece is in stock and shi...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Oak

Superb Antonio Citterio Slipper and Swivel Chair in Velvet (two available)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning Post-Modern Guscioalto Lounge chair by Antonio Citterio for Flexform. Sea foam velvet upholstery adds a touch of luxury and elegance to any space, while the plush cushioning...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1 Steelcase Modular Seating Group Lounge
Located in Pasadena, TX
Turnstone for Steelcase Jenny Collection Designed with posture and a better sitting experience in mind, Jenny Modular seating provides ultimate comfort...
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Early 20th Century North American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Deep Blue Weave on Coral Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Coral Weave on Coral Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Ivory Weave on Coral Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 White and Brass Outdoor Cactus Chairs, 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 Set of 2 white and brass indoor / outdoor cactus chairs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Shearling, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige shearling and walnut lounge chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s. 14.5" seat height
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Tres Plazas Confort, Mexican Contemporary Sofa by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
TRES PLAZAS CONFORT Tres Plazas Confort, Mexican Contemporary Sofa by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA The CONFORT Collection: solid wood stru...
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2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Clear Weave on Coral Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Mint Weave on Coral Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Building Blocks, Side Chair with Black Leather and Wood Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Price [3500] Building blocks side lounge chair: An illusion that plays with positive and negative shapes through its design, the white version is made from leather and a me...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Gold Weave on Coral Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Pink Weave on Coral Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Chestnut Fiberglass Chair, Roly-Poly Chair by Faye Toogood
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary fiberglass chair - Roly Poly chair by Faye Toogood. This is shown in the chestnut fiberglass finish. Design: Faye Toogood ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Gold Weave on Yellow Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Purple Weave on Coral Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Yellow Weave on Coral Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Togo Space Age Authentic Blue Ultra Suede Chair One Seater Ligne Roset 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern authentic vintage one seater or lounge chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1970s France. An iconic modular freestanding lounge chair or chair element from ultra suede Alc...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Caramel Weave on Coral Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Orchid Weave on Coral Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Cactus Weave on Coral Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Orange Weave on Coral Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Turquoise Weave on Coral Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Red Weave on Coral Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Grey Weave on Coral Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Blue Weave on Coral Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair White Weave on Coral Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Black Weave on Coral Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Coral Weave on Yellow Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Deep Blue Weave on Yellow Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Ivory Weave on Yellow Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Mint Weave on Yellow Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Clear Weave on Yellow Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

PT Skate wicker rolling lounge chair by Paul Tuttle for Strässle
Located in Kleinburg, ON
The PT Skate Lounger Chair was designed by Paul Tuttle for Strässle International in the 1960s. The chair features a cantilevered steel frame with wicker seat and backrest and rollin...
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1990s Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Curved Settee and Barrel Back Lounge Chair by Interior Crafts Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Deco curved settee and barrel back lounge chair by interior crafts newly upholstered in a plush "ice-blu" Italian mohair - 2 piece set Gorgeous Vintage Modern Deco ...
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1970s Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Pink Weave on Yellow Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Fiberglass Armchair, Fudge Chair by Faye Toogood
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary fiberglass armchair - Fudge chair by Faye Toogood. This is shown in the malachite fiberglass finish. Design: Faye Toogood Material: Fiberglass Available also in charcoal, cream or malachite opaque finish Faye Toogood’s new Fudge armchair celebrates the role that chance and subtle imperfections play in the design process. The chair’s solid form, standing foursquare on stout cuboid legs, develops the satisfying chunkiness familiar from Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection, imbuing it with a playful plasticity. The subtle asymmetries and softly curving lines of the original clay maquette have been assiduously reproduced full-size, first hand-carved in wood and then faithfully cast in durable fibreglass. The armchair is available in four hues – ranging from subtle cream and charcoal to pastel mallow and rich malachite green - all with a handsanded satin-matte finish. The finished confection has a playful charm which acknowledges that strength in design arises from an element of chance in the moment of...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Dottie Right Module White Seating
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Dottie collection adapts to every living space with its light tones, minimal design, comfort and modular installation. DOTTIE modules, which create pieces that you can design acc...
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2010s Turkish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair Cactus Weave on Yellow Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
In 2009 Innit introduced the Acapulco Chair to design junkies around the world in 2009. It has since become a renowned design classic and is featured in hot mags, incredible interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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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