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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Returnable Items Only
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman Tan Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair & Ottoman in tan leather. Two sets are available, though the price listed is for each set. The set is in very good to excellent condition...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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...
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Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

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...
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2010s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Pair of Lounge Chairs, Italian Manufacture, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lounge armchairs with large trapezoidal backrests on conical legs. The armchairs have been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality black and white patterned fabric. The...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Seat height: 14.18"
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

CraftAssociates Lounge Chair, Cawtaba Modern Lounge Chair, Black and Thick Weave
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Lounge Chair, Cawtaba Modern Lounge Chair, Black and Thick Weave This Catawba Modern Lounge Chair is expertly crafted and upholstered. Each chair boasts hand cut hig...
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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...
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Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Disney Quest Aluminum Armillary Chairs by Jordan Mozer Set of 5
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Created for Chicago and Orlando's Disney Quest in 1995, the "Armillry Chair" is a stunning contribution to the world of the design. Crafted from the genius of Jordan Mozer, this solid aluminum chair looks like it jumped off the screen from a Ridley Scott film. Rarely do we see such a thoughtful blend of modern design and sinister sci-fi inspiration. The anthropomorphic...
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1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Archibald Genuine leather Armchair in Pelle SC 66 India Light Brown
Located in New York, NY
The Archibald by Jean-Marie Massaud is the perfect combination of substance and form, the armchairs and poufs boasting a comfortable and enveloping design ideal for meditation and re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Pair of Italian Modern Black Velvet Accent Chairs
Located in North York, ON
This pair of Italian modern black velvet accent chairs is the perfect addition to any home. With their rounded curved backs and seats, these ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Athens Lounge Chairs by Thomas Pheasant for Baker, Klismos Gold Tufted
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Athens Lounge Chairs by Thomas Pheasant for Baker, black finish on wood, fabric. Both chairs have the Baker Furniture label. The klismos chair has been evolving for centuries...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Verner Panton Style Leather Sling Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing minimalist design leather sling lounge chairs made in the mid-century Danish modern style and manner of Verner Panton (Danish Designer 1926-1998). Verner's chair design was t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Nicos Zographos Black Leather -Brushed Aiiminum Parsons Club Chairs 4 AVAIL
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning black leather Nicos Zogrophos club chairs. Priced per chair. 4 chaiors available. Nicos Zographos made his name during his time at the renown architecture firm Skidmore, Ow...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Aluminum

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

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Cassina Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Cassina edition of classic armchair. This example for sale is a red/orange color. Excellent condition. Combining experimentation and comfort, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld designed this ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Harvey Probber Solid Bar Aluminum Lounge Chairs, 1960's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Harvey Probber 1427A Solid Bar Aluminum Lounge Chairs. Featuring solid Aluminum bar construction, ergonomic slant back, attached spacious cushions, with tufted Blue, Red, Whi...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Bold Lounge Chair - Nabuk
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Infused with a refined modern design and relaxed sophistication, the Bold Lounge Chair stands out as an exceptional statement piece. Its remarkable design, adorned with luxurious fin...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tan Leather & Brushed Nickel Lounge Chairs by Fabien Baron -Bernhardt 4 Avail
Located in Hudson, NY
Simply stunning 'B3' Lounge Chair designed by Fabien Baron for Bernhardt. Bernhardt has upped it game with this stunning design. These chairs were custom made with a butter soft tann...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Early Fritz Hansen Egg Chair
Located in New York, NY
Authentic early example of the iconic Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen. Fritz Hansen signature is etched into the base. This chair features cognac upholstery in what appears to be fake l...
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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

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

Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti "Peggy 63970" Lounge Chairs, Italy 1990
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of impressive lounge chairs with a “throne like” appearance, designed by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti in the 1990’s. The chairs are made of a wooden frame and new taupe velvet...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Custom Made Mixed Metals Lounge Chair - Sold Separately
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W31 D30 H32.5 SW27 SD22 SH16 Custom Low Profile Metal Chair with a curved metal arm and very fun solid brass feet. Item has NOT been restored and shows well with no major areas stru...
Category

2010s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Single Ruched Leather Lounge Chair in the Style of De Sede, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s French lounge chair in the style of De Sede. This regal chair features a block frame with curved arms and sits low to the ground on circular acrylic feet. It retains the origin...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

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

Eva' White Leather + Beechwood Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, Sweden
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Swedish ‘Eva’ lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX. This Scandinavian Modern lounge chair features a sculptural bent beechwood frame with dramatic curved arms and ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of 1940s Rounded Arm Belgian Armchairs with New Cushions
Located in Toronto, CA
A pair of excellent chairs. The 1940's Belgian wood frames feature swooping round arms and original cotton webbing. Updated and accentuated with new cushions boasting a vanilla-hued ...
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1940s Belgian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Felt Chair by Marc Newson for Cappellini, Italy designed in 1993
Located in New York, NY
Red lacquered ‘Felt’ chair designed by Marc Newson (Sydney, *1963) in 1993 for the Italian manufacturer Cappellini. The chair features a reinforced fiberglass shell and an aluminum s...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Togo fireside in original yellow fabric by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning TOGO single seater in its original yellow fabric with a nice great patina. From its first owner (2013). Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage McGuire Cerused Rattan Lounge Chairs with Ottomans – Set of 4
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a beautiful set of two chairs with ottomans designed by John McGuire, circa the 1990s. McGuire designs mix incredible materials, forms, and textures to ...
Category

1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Hardwood

Tubular Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair and ottoman in steel and leather, Europe, 1950s. Modern tubular armchair and matching ottoman. These items are made of bent tubular steel with black saddle leather upholste...
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1950s European Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

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

Tubular Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair in steel and leather, Europe, 1950s. Modern armchair made in Europe in the 1950s. This chair is made of bent tubular steel with black saddle leather upholstery. Beautif...
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1950s European Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

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

1970’s Modern Orange & Black Tube Cantilever Sling Lounge Chairs Jerry Johnson S
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Modern orange & black painted tube cantilever sling lounge chairs in the style of Jerry Johnson, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintag...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

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

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

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

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

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...
Category

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...
Category

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

Paire de Chauffeuses -Teck & Jacinthe d'eau -"Los Angeles"- Olivier de Schrijver
Located in ESTRABLIN, FR
Magnifique paire de chauffeuses/fauteuils modèle "Los Angeles" réalisé par Olivier de Schrijver pour "Ode's Design". Les assises sont bois de teck et garnies de cordes en jacinthe d'...
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1990s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

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...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 77.5 x W 80.6 x H 81.3 cm. Materials: Upholstery and smoked brass. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 77.5 x W 80.6 x H 81.3 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 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 smoked brass. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Paire de chauffeuses Teck & Cuir - modèle "Los Angeles" - Olivier de Schrijver
Located in ESTRABLIN, FR
Magnifique paire de chauffeuses/fauteuils modèle "Los Angeles" réalisé par Olivier de Schrijver pour "Comme Chez Vous Art". Les assises sont bois de teck et garnies de cuir brun. Di...
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1990s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mima Lounge Chair. Handcrafted from solid wood
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Mima stands out as a unique rocking chair, featuring elegant and contemporary lines. Supported by two wide laminated wood arches, it offers a smooth and comforting sway, perfect ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Straw

'Sara' Leather Lounge Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, c 1971, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful off-white leather pair of lounge chairs by illustrious architect and designer Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, Italy. Designed in the 1970s, this pair of soft, comfy, lea...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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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