20th Century String Lounge Chairs
Allan Gould Mid Century String Lounge Chair
By Allan Gould
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A angled sculptural black iron framed Mid Century lounge chair with string woven back and seat
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Allan Gould Rare Pair Wood and String Lounge Chairs Circa 1952
By Allan Gould, Poul Kjærholm, Walter Lamb
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare pair of lounge chair designed by Allan Gould, circa 1952.
Featuring a painted black birch
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
String, Wood, Birch
A Pair of Allan Gould Iron and String “Bow” Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Allan Gould, Functional Furniture
Located in Round Rock, TX
An early pair of American modern iron and string indoor/outdoor lounge chairs designed by Allan
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Jørgen Høvelskov Harp Chair in Black Wood and String
By Jørgen Høvelskov
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Høvelskov.
Lounge chair model "Harp" designed by Jørgen Høvelskov. Solid black-glazed ash
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20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash
Mid-20th Century Cherrywood Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century cherrywood folding chair unfolding to create a chaise, plastic stringing.
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Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs
Set of Six Resin String Chairs, Modernist Indoor / Outdoor by Troy Sunshade
By Troy Sunshade Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of six resin string chairs, modernist indoor / outdoor by Troy Sunshade, classic modernist
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Resin
New Wood & Hogan Overstuff Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in North Salem, NY
Extremely comfortable new Wood & Hogan generous size overstuffed lounge chair with matching ottoman
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20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery
Pierre Paulin Model F678 Spider Lounge Chair, Artifort, Netherlands, Circa 1965
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional 20th century design lounge chair model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Nylon, Rope, Foam, Wood, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint, Fabric
H 27.5 in W 42 in D 36 in
Harp Chair by Jorgen Hovelskov Christensen and Larsen
By Jørgen Høvelskov, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A cherrywood lounge chair designed by Jorgen Hovelskovs with woven hawser string for upholstery
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, String
Model EA 124 + 125 Vitra Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
the 20th century.
Charles and Ray Eames designed the armchair and footstool in 1958 for the private
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
H 38.98 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Delft, NL
Hunter chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s
A lounge chair designed by Torbjørn
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Conti, Forlani and Grassi for Emilio Paoli 'Artigianato' Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani and Luciano Grassi for Emilio Paoli, 'Artigianato' lounge chair from
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
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Iron
Eames Alu Group EA124 & EA125 Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
20th century. Charles and Ray Eames designed the armchair and footstool in 1958 for the private
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Metal
H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
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Located in Ferndale, MI
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Located in New York, NY
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Pair of Art Deco Elm and Birch Club Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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Located in London, GB
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By Mathieu Matégot, Niels Jørgen Haugesen, Hybodan
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H 29.14 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
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By Hans Olsen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
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Signature curved rosewood
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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20th Century String Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 20th century string lounge chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 20th century string lounge chairs — often made from wood, natural fibre and fabric — can elevate any home. 20th century string lounge chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 20th century string lounge chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 20th century string lounge chairs over the years, but those made by Artifort, Bruksbo and Christensen & Larsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 20th Century String Lounge Chairs?
Prices for 20th century string lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 20th century string lounge chairs begin at $275 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,700.
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.
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