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When was the electric recliner invented?
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The first electric recliner chairs were brought to market in 1954 in Japan by the Family Fujiryoki company. Today, electric recliners are still common in Japan. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary recliner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for 1980s Recliner Chairs on 1stDibs
Pair of 1980's Reclining Swivel White Leather Lounge Chairs
By Barcalounger
Located in Hanover, MA
Upgrade to First Class at home (or at sea) with this pair of white kid glove faux-leather reclining
Category
Late 20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Iconic Gravity Balans Reclining Chair by Peter Opsvik for Varier, Norway 1980s
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find am exceptionally rare "Gravity Balans" chair design by Peter Opsvik
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Reclining Executive Office Chair - One Piece, 1980s
By Herman Miller
Located in Basel, BS
pad Executive Lounge or Office chair from the 1980s!!
Chrome, Wool, vintage aluminum group, Metal
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Reclining Lounge Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Saint Paul, MN
get four back cushions, a reclining mechanism, and a comfortable lounge chair that incorporates
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Saint Paul, MN
get four back cushions, a reclining mechanism, and a comfortable lounge chair that incorporates
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Noe Lounge Chair by Vitelli and Ammannati for Moroso, Italy, 1980's
By Moroso, Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
used for both sitting as reclining. This beautiful chair is reupholstered with lovely Pierre Frey faux
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
