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Modern Lounge Chairs

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Contemporary Modern Martin Brattrud Kinsale Red Barrel Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Elegant and stylish pair of Kinsale barrel chair by Martin Brattrud. Featuring a very comfortable seat cushion and ergonomically embracing rounded back. Beautifully shaped and hand...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

William Lounge Chair, Oak
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
William lounge is a chair with statement character, inspired by the classics of 20th century design. We bring our own interpretation of a classic archetype that will bring you a nost...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair in Natural Leather and Polished Stainless Steel
Located in Lisbon, PT
Embracing the purpose to take a break, LISBOA chair invites you to just sit and relax. Combining many observations from different cultures of how people use chairs...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Drama Swivel Pouf Chair in White Boucle
Located in Chicago, IL
Swivel pouf upholstered in white Italian merino wool/poly blend performance boucle. COM upholstery option available as well.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

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...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lawrence Peabody Wing Chair for Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, velvet Yardage: 6 yards This Lawrence Peabody wing chair for Craft Associates...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Iconic Eero Aarnio Silver Bubble Chair
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Iconic Eero Aarnio Yellow Pastil Chair
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Suelo Modern Side Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and slee...
Category

2010s North American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Customizable e15 That Lounge Chair by Stefan Diez
Located in New York, NY
The lounge chair That is part of the distinct This That Other seating series. Named after the famous card trick, Stefan Diez uses the same plywood material as for the iconic Houdini ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Modern Circular Steel Wheel Hanging Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Wheel hanging swing chair is sculptural and dynamic. Its striking circular shape lends itself for use as a functional art piece. The pattern detail is inspired by nature and rem...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Niemeyer II Armchair, Bouclé and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Gold Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category at the A’Design Award Competition 2021-2022 The Niemeyer II armchair is named after the Br...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Modern LC3 Black leather chrome frame lounge chair by Le Corbusier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A Single pre owned modern lounge or club chair by Le Corbusier. Wide Model LC3 in soft black Leather. Triple chrome plated steel frames. Show little to no signs of use. Made in italy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed with Cushion
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Design by Salvador Dalí­­, 1903 Manufactured by BD Barcelona Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repellent foam and material...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Foz Armchair, Bouclé & Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Foz is an armchair with the same design as the grand sofa that gathers surprising details of a beach located in Porto, in the north of Portugal. Designed in layers, the contour of t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Suelo Outdoor Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo outdoor modern lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, an...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Contemporary Creamy White Chenille and Wood Armchair
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful armchair upholstered with creamy white chenille, designed and handcrafted by us with structure in solid wood, legs and armrests. It is an object of high quality and refinem...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Wood

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

2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, Mohair Yardage: 6 yards, 5.5 meters condition Craft Associates Modern lounge chair - 2002 - The Parallax...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Genuine Leather Modern Angular Suspended Sling Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Angular Sling chair is spacious, comfortable and striking in its looks. It has an air of functional elegance. It has an angular metal frame and is co...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back Walnut and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair frame is studio favorite. Each Swift is a complex build for a skilled craftsperson: th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Contemporary Natural Oak Lounge Chair by Ellen Degeneres Parkdale Chair
Located in North York, ON
Contemporary natural oak lounge chair by Ellen Degeneres Parkdale Chair. Beautiful contemporary design with thick natural light show wood. Featuring pl...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Post-Modern Fiberglass Molar Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Molar' lounge chair after Wendell Castle is made from gel-coated white fiberglass with black rubber footing. Produced in the early 2000's, stamped 'CLONE' on interior. This Molar fiberglass club chair would work great in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Zen...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

Elana Chair by Bright in Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
Well cared for the Elana chair by Bright in a taupe mohair.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Arc Lounge Chair in Blue Recycled Fabric
By TRNK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incorporate this upholstered green lounge chair in your living room, or as a bold addition to a dining table or desk. Simple, striking, and deceptively comfortable despite its slende...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Tumbona Dedo, Mexican Contemporary Lounge Chair by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
The Dedo Collection seeks a concise but light language, in which simplicity helps generate a contemporary, delicate and friendly message through the sel...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Black Beige
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an industria...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Formula Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Formula chair is similar to the classic Pastil, with an additional backrest. It is the response to Eero’s own personal challenge to combine the sculptural elements of his earlier...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finni...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Contemporary Rattan Armchair Set in White Washed Solid Oak
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary rattan armchair set of two. The seat is upholstered in white Bouclé and the back in woven natural cane. The solid oakwood structure provides strength and lightness to th...
Category

2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Rattan, Oak

DS-9090 Handstitched Leather Beanbag Chair by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beanbag chair DS-9090 by De Sede. Beanbags have long been a part of the De Sede inventory, but the manufacture has now gone one step further with the launch of DS-9090, a beanbag that defines sitting itself. A pyramid-shaped insert made of high quality, stabile DS-SELECT leather gives the ‘shapeless’ model a seat direction and seating hollow – an innovation in the history of the beanbag. This step optimizes both the seating comfort and the appearance of the undefined shape of the beanbag. As with previous beanbag models, DS-9090 is filled with De Sede fill, a combination of foam and beads, and the insert in DS-SELECT is integrated with a handstitched seam. Whether as an eye-catcher in the living room, a stylish, additional seating option, or a cozy and relaxing object around the home, DS-9090 can be seen in the definition of its eternally beautiful, characteristic beanbag shape. Details: Standard configuration: Seating hollow in SELECT black leather. For casing upholstery options, please choose from SELECT leather swatches...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Patrick Norguet Rive Droite in Pucci Upholstery Fabrics for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The Rive Droite armchair by Patrick Norguet is supported by a structure in polyurethane foam with a metal insert, combined with a seat made of poplar plywo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
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...
Category

2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

NIDO Modern Lounge Chair in White Oak & Blush Leather by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The NIDO chair was the result of playing with the juxtaposition of shapes. The egg-like shape of the leather upholstered wood seat nesting in the cross shap...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Muller Van Severen, Outdoor Lounge Chair Model "Wire S #5", Belgium, 2017
Located in Barcelona, ES
Muller Van Severen Outdoor lounge chair model “Wire S #5” Manufactured by Muller Van Severen Produced for Side Gallery Powder coated stainless steel in deep red Measurements...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless 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 Stainless steel Measurements 139 cm x 60 cm x 37 H cm...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Mustard Marshmallow Dining Chairs, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 mustard marshmallow dining chairs, Royal Stranger. Dimensions: 78 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and brass. Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green a...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Celeste Straight Chair in Espresso Peplos Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celeste Straight Chair in Espresso Peplos velvet from Clarence House. Made in Los Angeles. SAMPLE: THIS ITEM IS A FLOOR MODEL IN GOOD CONDITION (LIGHT WEAR). PRICE IS PER CHAIR. FIN...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret et Perriand for Cassina limited
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The lounge chair LC4 was designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret et Charlotte for the Salon d’Automne in Paris. This lounge chair with a black steel base, an adjustable polished c...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Set of Two Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing a one-of-a-kind wooden sculpture by renowned artist Salvador Dali. The Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat wood sculpture sunbed is a unique and exclusive piece that is...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Graffiti Project Lounge Chair by Wonwoo Koo
Located in Geneve, CH
Graffiti Project Lounge Chair by Wonwoo Koo Dimensions: D 87.3 x W 50 x H 72.7 cm. Materials: Oak wood veneer. Different color options are available: black, beige, white gray, blue ...
Category

2010s South Korean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Molteni&C Piccadilly Armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni The design springs from the way different surfaces criss-cross each other to create new and enveloping without armrests. This is a floor sample model. ...
Category

2010s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed with Cushion
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Two Sunbeds. Design by Salvador Dalí­­, 1903 Manufactured by BD Barcelona Solid Iroko wooden structure with polyamide wheels. Optional upholstered cushion with water repelle...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Loop Upholstered Lounge Chair with Solid Oak Frame
Located in New York, NY
This lounge chair, inspired by timeless mid-century aesthetics, combines generous proportions with a sleek Nordic frame and robust wooden legs crafted using traditional techniques. T...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Upholstered Lounge Chair with an Iron and Wood Structure.
Located in New York, NY
A harmoniously designed lounge chair, crafted for both aesthetic appeal and comfort, seamlessly blending into diverse spaces such as living rooms and hotel lobbies. Highlighted by a ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Lounge Chair by Interlude
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W30 D27 H31 SW24 SD21 SH17 AH24 Royce Lounge Chair by Interlude home in great gently used condition. Item shows well with no visible breaks or large damages to wooden frame. Sheepsk...
Category

2010s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Dun Hou Lounge Chair by objective OBJECT Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Dun Hou Lounge Chair by objective OBJECT Studio Dimensions: D 81.5 x W 127 x H 96.5 cm Materials: Stainless steel, marble, wood, velvet, steel, foam. objective OBJECT an embodimen...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Black Velvet Lounge Chair With Brass Legs and Hardware
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Part sculpture, part art, part design, part furniture. The Star Lounger was named after the shape and appearance of a star. The Star Lounger is unmistaka...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Block Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstered lounge chair. Shown in mohair fabric.
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet

Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 100.3 x W 64.8 x H 73.7 cm. Materials: Upholstery and burnt copper. Indoor lounge chair comprised of solid steel bar,...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Copper

Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 100.3 x W 64.8 x H 73.7 cm. Materials: Upholstery and polished chrome. Indoor lounge chair comprised of solid steel b...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set Of 2 Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair And Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair And Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: Lounge Chair: D 100.3 x W 64.8 x H 73.7 cm. Ottoman: D 63.5 x W 64.8 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Uphol...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Copper

Set Of 2 Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair And Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Wired Italic Lounge Indoor Chair And Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: Lounge Chair: D 100.3 x W 64.8 x H 73.7 cm. Ottoman: D 63.5 x W 64.8 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Uphol...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat Wood Sculpture Sunbed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing a one-of-a-kind wooden sculpture by renowned artist Salvador Dali. The Salvador Dali Contemporary Portlligat wood sculpture sunbed is a unique and exclusive piece that is...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Trax Lounge Chair With Arms by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trax Lounge Chair With Arms by Phase Design Dimensions: D 97.8 x W 72.4 x H 84.5 cm. Materials: Walnut and leather. Solid wood legs and armrests with upholstered body, available in...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set Of 2 Trax Lounge Chair With Arms And Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Trax Lounge Chair With Arms And Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: Lounge Chair: D 97.8 x W 72.4 x H 84.5 cm. Ottoman: D 50.8 x W 66 x H 38.1 cm. Materials: Walnut and le...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 80 x W 80.6 x H 104.1 cm. Materials: Upholstery and powder-coated metal. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, p...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Trolley Ottoman by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Ottoman by Phase Design Dimensions: D 55.9 x W 80.6 x H 39.4 cm. Materials: Upholstery and smoked brass. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished chrome, burnt...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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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