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20th Century Bronze Lounge Chairs

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze Patio Wide Lounge Chair
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wide patio lounge chair by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The chair has a simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish, with rounded squares serving as runners on e...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Warren Platner for Knoll big Easy Lounge Chair with Bronze Finish
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Warren Platner Big Easy Chair for Knoll. Originally purchased in the 1980's this chair was recently re-upholstered in a pretty Knoll fabric. It is in the Bronze Metallic ...
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Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Set of Oak, Mohair and Bronze Lounge Chairs by Dan Johnson, C. 1950s
By Dan Johnson
Located in Westport, CT
Immerse yourself in mid-century modern elegance with this exquisite pair of lounge chairs by renowned designer Dan Johnson, crafted circa 1950-1959. These chairs boast a sturdy oak f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Wabi Sabi Burlwood, Iron and Bronze Lounge Chairs
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Las Vegas, NV
An amazing pair of massive Sabino burl wood lounge chairs. Legs are hand formed of thick wrought iron with large bronze ball feet. Comfortable laid back chairs, very heavy and solid....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze & Vinyl Patio Wide Lounge Chair
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wide patio lounge chair by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The chair has a simple construction in tubular bronze with a patinated finish, with rounded squares serving as runners on e...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Metropolitan Mid Century Bronze Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Metropolitan
Located in Countryside, IL
Metropolitan Mid Century Bronze Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 29 wide x 28 deep x 27.5 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearance 22.5 inches ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Bronze and leather swivel armchair from 1970s’
Located in Brussels, BE
This leather swivel armchair from 1970s’ is a timeless design. The frame is crafted from bronze The patina, developed through years of oxidation, lends the bronze frame a distinctiv...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Mid Century, Cream Lambswool Club Chairs, Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Modernist Mid Century club chairs with a sinuous arched back which gracefully arches into the arms. Chairs have new Italian "sheepskin" upholstery with 3 leather covered butt...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Ligne Roset "Croissant" Chair
By Ligne Roset
Located in Dronten, NL
Very elegant sweeping lounge chair by Ligne Roset with cast bronze legs in yellow Alcantara. Some wear to the Alcantara but very well maintained and free of stains. Very rare piece, ...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Ligne Roset "Croissant" Chair
Ligne Roset "Croissant" Chair
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 36.23 in
Pair of French Bronze Low Parlour Chairs
By Jean Royère
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of patinated bronze / brass low parlour chairs in the style of Jean Royere. Sheep fur shown is decorative and not included.
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Vintage 1930s French Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

'Titan' Oversized Club Chairs by Olivier Gagnère in Mohair, Leather, and Bronze
By Olivier Gagnère
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 Club Chairs

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze TG-15 Lounge Chair by Katavolos, Littell, & Kelley
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of TG-15 lounge chairs with Bridle saddle leather slings and solid bronze frames. Designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley in 1952 as part of the origina...
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Bronze Patio Sleigh Chair & Ottoman by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan
By Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A low lounge chair, known as the “Sleigh Chair,” by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. The chair comes with an ottoman that slides beneath the chair seat for easy storage. A continuous le...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze and Suede Modernist Lounge Chairs, circa 1965
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of minimal Modernist lounge chairs, with bronze frames and newly upholstered in Schumacher "Paper Bag" Royal Suede, not used since. circa 1965, the bronze frames show patina a...
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Vintage 1960s Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare bronze lounge chair and ottoman designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Newly upholstered in a muted purple velvet.
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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

French Midcentury Lounge Chair with Gilt Bronze Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French lounge chair, France, circa 1940s. This chair is being completely reupholstered, and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us 6 yards of your fabric after purch...
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

1970s Maison Jansen Campaign Leather Bronze Lounge Chair France
By Maison Charles-Jansen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Maison Jansen Bronze Campaign leather lounge chair France Designed in brass, bronze and leather with decorative lion feet 36.5 H x 35.5 D x 22.5 w. S 15.5 Original preowned vin...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass, Bronze

Mohair Lounge Chairs In the style of Maison Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco lounge chairs in the style of Maison Leleu. The chairs have birch frames, padded arms, and bronze sabots. Upholstered in mohair fabric.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Lounge Chairs Designed by Warren Platner 1966 for Knoll International
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production lounge chairs model 1715L designed by Warren Platner 1966 for Knoll. Both chairs are in very good original condition with bronze wire construction. The Platner Colle...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Warren Platner Bronze Easy Chair and Ottoman
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious Model 1705 Easy Chair and Ottoman in the sought after bronze finish, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Steel wire rods are bent and welded to form a graceful, sculptura...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Pair of Ilmari Lappalainen "Pulkka" Adjustable Leather and Aluminum Lounge Chair
By Jacques Adnet, Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of adjustable lounge club or arm chairs, rendered in dove gray leather with brushed cold rolled aluminum frame. These chairs are modeled after classic champaign furniture. ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Silver Craft Cantilever Bronze Lounge Chairs in beige, USA, 1970s
By Silver Craft Furniture Company
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of Cantilever lounge chairs by Silver Craft in a newly upholstered fabric and a bronze finish. Upholstered in Chase Erwin Fabric.   
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Robert Lewis Bronze Patio Lounge Chair
By Robert Lewis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early California-made bronze patio lounge chair by Walter Lamb antecedent, Robert Lewis. The bronze tubing in this example is very slender, sculpted into a chair with an angled ba...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Bronze

Robert Lewis Bronze Patio Lounge Chair
Robert Lewis Bronze Patio Lounge Chair
H 31.75 in W 27.25 in D 20.75 in
Edward Wormley Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Dunbar, 1960
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hamburg, PA
A comfortable and stylish Edward Wormley swivel lounge chair and ottoman for Dunbar, 1960. The chair and the ottoman have tripod swivel bronze and rosewood bases. The fabric is origi...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Bronze

'Suite' Lounge Chair by Gijs Papavoine for Montis, The Netherlands 1990's
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This 'Suite' lounge chair was designed by Gijs Papavoine for Montis in The Netherlands. It has a high quality green leather seat that feels very soft and is extremely comfortable. Th...
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1990s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Cantilever Bronze Lounge Chair, Knoll Boucle 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s bronze cantilever frame lounge chair newly upholstered in Knoll turquoise bouclé fabric. Upholstered in Knoll blue boucle.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bronze

Maison Jansen Steel, Bronze and Leather Campaign Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chic folding chair with neoclassical styling. Leather seat and arm straps, with solid flat bar steel frame and bronze paw feet and knob handles. Produced in Italy for Maison Jansen.
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Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

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Bronze, Steel

Paul Evans Bronze Resin over Wood, Lounge Chair for Paul Evans Studio, 1969
By Paul Evans
Located in North Wollongong, New South Wales
One of a kind example of Paul Evan's unqiue and defining style. Paul Evans designed this chair for Directional, however, it never went into production. Evans presented this chair ...
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cantilever Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A gorgeous pair of lounge chairs with a bronze finish base. Newly upholstered.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Pair French Modern Neoclassical Bronze Lounge Chairs, Style Armand Albert Rateau
By Armand Albert Rateau
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of French Modern neoclassical style Curile form armchairs or club chairs in solid bronze with the seats and backs formed by linked bronze fishes and the arms formed by link...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

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Bronze

Leather Club Chair with Bronze Base Labelled "Mandel Bros, Chicago"
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is an extremely well crafted club chair with a bronze base. It is rumored to have been used on a luxury railcar. This unique club has been upholstered in a dark charcoal nubuck ...
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Bronze

Pair of Saporiti Chairs, ‘Augusto Bozzi’ Italy, circa 1960s
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Saporiti chairs, (Augusto Bozzi) Italy, circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze, Steel

Kipp Stewart Bronze Patio Lounge Chair for Terra
By Kipp Stewart, Terra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair and ottoman by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The lounge chair and ottoman feature a patinated bronze tube frame with new cotton rope that has been ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Bronze

Kipp Stewart Bronze Patio Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Terra
By Kipp Stewart, Terra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair and ottoman by Kipp Stewart for Terra of California, USA, c.1970s. The lounge chair and ottoman feature a patinated bronze tube frame with new cotton rope that has been ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Bronze

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Swivel Chairs A Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Hudson, NY
A rare pair of swiveling, reclining chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for craft associates. Made in the 1970's these chairs are of exceptional quality and style. The chair is wide a...
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Swivel Chairs

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Bronze

Early Lounge Chairs Designed by Warren Platner for Knoll International
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare, early production lounge chairs designed by Warren Platner from The Platner Collection in bronze, 1966 for Knoll International. Lounge chairs are in excellent condition with new...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Post Modern Asymmetrical Barrel Back Swivel Chairs Newly Reupholstered, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern Asymmetrical Barrel Back Swivel Chairs Newly Reupholsterd in Cream bouclé on a Bronze Base circa:1990 Dimensions: H 32” W 31” D 32” Seat H 17”.
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1990s Unknown Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Pair of High Back Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production high back lounge chairs and ottoman designed by Warren Platner from The Platner Collection in bronze, 1966 for Knoll International. Both lounges and ottoman are in e...
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Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Pair of Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs
By ISA Bergamo, Osvaldo Borsani, Paolo Buffa, Ico Parisi, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian modern sculptural lounge chairs. This handsome pair of Italian midcentury lounge chairs were recently upholstered in dark orange Italian velvet and have beautiful ta...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Floating Arms, Bronze Sabots, Bouclé
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern arm or club chairs having floating arms with bronze column supports and Bronze Sabots. Each in a new Kravet Bouclé upholstery having been restored by a pro...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Walter Lamb Bronze Lounge Chairs, Model C-5700, Ca. 1960
By Walter Lamb
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Walter lamb bronze lounge chairs, model C-5700, ca. 1960. Original cotton corded seating in very good condition with no breaks. Rare wider lounge chair model C-5700 with all original...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Vintage Mid-Century Cantilevered Lounge Chairs by Silver Craft
By Silver Craft Furniture Company
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Now available is a pair of silver craft bronze cantilevered chairs c1970. Both received new upholstery in a creamy suede! Metal shows wear with signs of patina throughout. Each chair...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti Pair of Koala Armchairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti elegant and chic pair of Koala armchairs or lounge chairs in ivory bouclé with cast patinated bronze legs impressed with monogram "BG," produced...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Walter Lamb Bronze and Cotton Cord Lounge Chairs, Model C-5700, ca. 1960
By Walter Lamb
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Walter lamb bronze and cotton cord lounge chairs, Model C-5700, ca. 1960. Rare wider lounge chair model C-5700 with all original beautiful patina to the tubular bronze frames. Origin...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Pair of exclusive Art Deco Club Chairs with Art Deco Pattern Fabric and Badge
Located in Ulm, DE
Two exclusive Art Deco Club Chairs High quality restored, high gloss lacquered  Probably ash burl wood, stained Bright upholstery with Art Deco typical pattern Bronze Badges, nick...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

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Bronze

Paul Evans Rare and Exceptional Pair of Patchwork Cube Lounge Chairs, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare swiveling patchwork cube lounge chairs in hand-welded bronze copper and steel on ebonized wood bases by Paul Evans Studio for Directional, 1970's. These chairs are works...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze, Copper, Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Floating Arms, Bronze Sabots, Bouclé
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern arm or club chairs having floating arms with bronze column supports and Bronze Sabots. Each in a new Kravet Bouclé upholstery having been restored by a pro...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze Warren Platner Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of bronze throne chairs and ottomans designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Reupholstered in Holly Hunt Great Plains / Riccardo / Champagne. Priced as a pair but available sepa...
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Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Bronze Flatbar Lounge Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
These unusual and stunning pair of chairs from the great designer/manufacturer duo; in the style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Rarely seen, brushed bronze flatbar frames uphols...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Ligne Roset "Croissant" Chair
By Ligne Roset
Located in Dronten, NL
Very elegant sweeping lounge chair by Ligne Roset with cast bronze legs in yellow Alcantara. Some wear to the Alcantara but very well maintained and free of stains. Very rare piece...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Ligne Roset "Croissant" Chair
Ligne Roset "Croissant" Chair
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 36.23 in
Bronze and Boucle Lounge Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Iconic 1960’s Bronze lounge chair by Warren Platner for Knoll. Newly recovered in a soft Boucle fabric. Retains original knoll label. The frame is in original condition, so it show...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Arne Jacobsen ‘Golden Egg Chair’ by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, Numbered Edition
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Arne Jacobsen. 'The Golden Egg', Model 3316. Original upholstered in chocolate-brown leather on the front and chocolate-brown suede on the back. Four-star base in solid hand-polished...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Pair of Vintage Walter Lamb Bronze Sled Chairs, ca. 1950
By Walter Lamb
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of Vintage Walter Lamb Bronze Sled Chairs, ca. 1950. Rare sled chair design, frames are original and have beautiful patina. Seats have been professionally re-roped with period c...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Bronze

Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Chicago, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll bronze frame lounge chair with ottoman. Reupholstered in gray boucle.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Bronze Florence Knoll Museum Bench
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
An early and rare bronze museum bench designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll. This 12 foot bench is wider than the standard Knoll benches as well.
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Vintage 1950s Benches

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Bronze

Bronze Florence Knoll Museum Bench
Bronze Florence Knoll Museum Bench
H 17 in W 144 in L 17 in
Pair of Robert Lewis Bronze Patio Lounge Chairs
By Brown Jordan, Robert Lewis, Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of California-made bronze patio lounge chairs by Walter Lamb antecedent, Robert Lewis, c.1940s. The chairs feature a patinated bronze tubing frame with new Sunbrella back and ...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Bronze

Early Model Bronze Patio Lounge Chair by Walter Lamb
By Walter Lamb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1940s Walter Lamb lounge chair predating his partnership with Brown Jordan, this piece has an angled backrest bisecting two rounded runner arms. The patinated frame in tubular bron...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Bronze

Contemporary Italian Tub or Barrel Shape Leather Chair with Shaped Bronze Legs
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This white leather tub chair is attributed to B & B Italia and was retailed by Luminaire. It rests on four convex shaped bronze legs, a nice detail.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Dan Johnson, "Gazelle" Lounge Chairs, Patinated Bronze, Cane, Italy, circa 1955
By Dan Johnson
Located in High Point, NC
While working on a commission to design an apartment in Rome, American Designer, Dan Johnsson conjured the idea for the “Gazelle” series. In order to realize these highly intricate d...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze Leather and Iron Campaign Chairs
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Oscar Bach bronze, leather and wrought iron folding Savonarola style campaign armchairs, circa 1920. Having lion and shield finials over bronze arms and leather seats support...
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Vintage 1920s American Baroque Armchairs

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Bronze, Iron

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20th Century Bronze Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 20th century bronze lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs. 20th century bronze lounge chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 20th century bronze lounge chairs over the years, but those made by Warren Platner, Walter Lamb and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 20th Century Bronze Lounge Chairs?

20th century bronze lounge chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $7,400, while the lowest priced sells for $850 and the highest can go for as much as $58,000.

Finding the Right Lounge Chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.