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Wooden Architectural Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian architectural lounge chairs from the 1960s crafted with a wooden frame and slings
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Wooden Architectural Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1960s
Wooden Architectural Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1960s
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Architectural Lounge Chair attributed to Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage architectural lounge chair. Attributed to Milo Baughman. Possibly Italian 1960s/70s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Lounge Chair after Risom Big Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Chic and sophisticated architectural lounge chair, after the iconic Risom big chair. The chair has
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Lounge Chairs by Douglas Deeds for Architectural Fiberglass Co, 1972
By Architectural Fiberglass, Douglas Deeds
Located in Echt, NL
Sculptural pair of fiberglass lounge chairs in excellent condition. Designed by Douglas Deeds in
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20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Carbon Fiber

Architectural ‘Ypsilon’ lounge chair by Ulf Moritz, 1980’s
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Spectacular design lounge chair from 1980’s by Ulf Moritz., Netherlands. The armchair has unique
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Early Rare Vintage Milo Baughman "Armless" Architectural Bronze Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
A very scarcely seen variation of the Model B-1739 Lounge chair for Thayer Coggin with a Bronze
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tacchini Julep Lounge Chair by Jonas Wagell in STOCK
By Tacchini, Jonas Wagell Design & Architecture
Located in New York, NY
lines provided evolutionary DNA for the entire collection – including an armchair, a chaise-longue and
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2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Tacchini Julep Soft Lounge Chair by Jonas Wagell in STOCK
By Jonas Wagell Design & Architecture, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
– including an armchair, a chaise-longue and an ottoman – in an interplay of proportions and shapes that gave
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1960s Architectural "Ez Rider" Lounge Chairs .Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen 1960s Architectural "Ez Rider" Lounge Chairs .Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Architectural Wave Chaise Lounge Chair by Lawrence Peabody for Selig, c. 1960s
By Selig, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Deland, FL
A contoured build sure to be the statement piece in your living space. Found in the original upholstery and set on maple tapered legs. Buy in it's original state or if the fabric isn...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Lounge Chair
By ATELIER FERRARO
Located in Munich, DE
LOUNGE CHAIR Sleek yet broad-shouldered, the lounge chair invites you in with its decisive lines
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lounge Chair
Lounge Chair
H 23.63 in W 41.34 in D 25.6 in
"Xitle" Lounge Chair
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" lounge chair is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go
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2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

"Xitle" Lounge Chair
"Xitle" Lounge Chair
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 29.93 in
Title Lounge Chair
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Xitle" lounge chair is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan Collection. This collection seeks to go
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2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Title Lounge Chair
Title Lounge Chair
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 29.93 in
Marzio Cecchi 's Rare Architectural Chair
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in PARIS, FR
Marzio Cecchi (1940-1990) Rare armchair sculpture built with a curved body in blue plexiglass and foam tubes covered with black leather making seat and backrest embedded in br...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plexiglass

Marzio Cecchi 's Rare Architectural Chair
Marzio Cecchi 's Rare Architectural Chair
H 29 in W 25.6 in D 51.18 in
Craft Lounge Chairs, Percival Lounge Chairs, Black Leather and Walnut
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern Specs: Walnut, leather These Percival Lafer MP-41 lounge chairs are expertly handcrafted and
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Giuseppe Scapinelli Lounge Chair
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giuseppe Scapinelli lounge chair Brazil, circa 1960’s Sculptural piece with architectural details
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Giuseppe Scapinelli Lounge Chair
Giuseppe Scapinelli Lounge Chair
H 36 in W 26.25 in D 30.5 in
Craft Lounge Chairs, Lafer Lounge Chairs, Brown Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chairs, lafer lounge chairs, brown leather and walnut, Modern Designer: Percival
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

West Coast Lounge Chair
By Alberto Bicego and Don Gurney
Located in North Vancouver, CA
Lounge chair, satin black metal structure (aluminum) with black leather upholstery. The "West
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

West Coast Lounge Chair
West Coast Lounge Chair
H 35.8 in W 43.1 in D 26.5 in
Craft Lounge Chair, Leather Lounge Chair, Black Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chair, percival lounge chair, black leather and walnut, Modern Designer: Percival
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret Lounge Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret 'Easy Chairs' (Model PJ-SI-29-A) from administrative buildings, Chandigarh
Category

Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Lounge Chairs
Pierre Jeanneret Lounge Chairs
H 30 in W 21 in D 21 in
Cubist Curve Lounge Chair, upholstered swivel chair
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
Like other pieces in the Cubist Collection, the Cubist Curve Lounge Chair started with an idea and
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Beaumont Bouclé Lounge Chair
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
architectural yet airy bases are juxtaposed with silhouettes softened by sculptural flair. Balance and geometry
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Beaumont Bouclé Lounge Chair
Beaumont Bouclé Lounge Chair
H 28.5 in W 38 in D 33 in
Vintage Leather Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous vintage leather slipper lounge chairs in the manner of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. These
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Leather Slipper Lounge Chairs
Vintage Leather Slipper Lounge Chairs
H 33 in W 24.75 in D 30.75 in
Entoure Chair, Bronze Upholstered Mohair Lounge Chair
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
for the upholstered seat and back. The Entoure swivel lounge chair is shown upholstered here in an
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2010s Vietnamese Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Elias Svedberg Lounge Chairs, 1939
By Elias Svedberg, Sparreholms Snickerifabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
extravagance of previous design periods. The Elias Svedberg Lounge Chairs were produced by Sparreholms
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Elias Svedberg Lounge Chairs, 1939
Elias Svedberg Lounge Chairs, 1939
H 34 in W 30 in D 33 in
Ribbon Lounge Chair by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Ribbon Lounge Chair, Burgundy by Laun ( Handmade in Los Angeles ) Ribbon Collection Dimensions: H
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ribbon Lounge Chair by Laun
Ribbon Lounge Chair by Laun
H 35.04 in W 16.54 in D 25.6 in
Demille Lounge Chair by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Demille Lounge chair by Laun Hollywood Collection Dimensions: H.79 D.69 W.69 cm Materials
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Demille Lounge Chair by Laun
Demille Lounge Chair by Laun
H 31.11 in W 27.17 in D 27.17 in
Contemporary Lounge Chair 'J-Chair' by Zieta, Alumium
By Oskar Zieta, Zieta
Located in Paris, FR
Lounge Chair 'J-Chair' by Zieta Graphite Grey Matt 7021 Aluminium Dimensions Height: 76 cm Width
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Frank Lloyd Wright Lounge Chair
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Weesp, NL
Limited edition lounge chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1920's for the Tokyo Imperial
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright Lounge Chair
Frank Lloyd Wright Lounge Chair
H 31.11 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 in
Hygge Lounge Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Hygge lounge chair by Collector. Materials: Structure in solid oak wood. Upholstered in Pierre
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Travertine

Hygge Lounge Chair by Collector
Hygge Lounge Chair by Collector
H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
"Arco" Lounge Chair Boucle Grey
By Dusty Deco
Located in Stockholm, SE
pictures we found many architectural images of arches from grand old buildings and terraces but also from
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2010s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton

"Arco" Lounge Chair Boucle Grey
"Arco" Lounge Chair Boucle Grey
H 27.56 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
Traspade Lounge Chair by Testatonda
By Testatonda
Located in Geneve, CH
Traspade lounge chair by Testatonda Dimensions: D 79 x W 70 x H 75 cm. Materials: stainless steel
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Traspade Lounge Chair by Testatonda
Traspade Lounge Chair by Testatonda
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 31.11 in
Vintage Walnut Floating Armrests Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage walnut floating armrests lounge chairs, designed in the United States, circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Lounge Chairs by Michael Van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of canted Lounge chairs with unusual form legs for Domus with the frame in pine. Ready for
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pine

Saporiti Lounge Chair with Ottoman, 1960s
By Saporiti, John Lautner
Located in Antwerp, BE
you might ever sit in. Unusual lounge chair who'd fit perfectly with the architectural John Lautner
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Wood

Saporiti Lounge Chair with Ottoman, 1960s
Saporiti Lounge Chair with Ottoman, 1960s
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 36.23 in
Vintage Leather and Aluminum Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous vintage leather and aluminum lounge chairs designed and manufactured in the United States
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Lounge Chair 'J-Chair' by Zieta, Leather Cognac
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, FR
Lounge Chair 'J-Chair' by Zieta Leather Cognac Graphite Grey Matt 7021 Aluminium Dimensions
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge chair formed by an armless button-tufted upholstered seat resting on a matte steel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kickstand Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Kickstand Lounge Chair by Phase Design Dimensions: D 97.8 x W 69.2 x H 91.4 cm. Materials: Leather
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kickstand Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Kickstand Lounge Chair by Phase Design
H 35.99 in W 27.25 in D 38.51 in
Lounge Chair + Ottoman Van Keppel Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California. Their designs were conducive to the modern post + beam style. This chair + ottoman is a fine
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Melitea Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Melitea lounge chair by Luca Nichetto Materials: shell: dark green / dark yellow / duck Blue
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2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Melitea Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto
Melitea Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto
H 27.17 in W 31.11 in D 25.6 in
Melitea Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Melitea lounge chair by Luca Nichetto Materials: Shell: Dark Green NCS 8010 B70G/Dark Yellow NCS
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2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Melitea Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto
Melitea Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto
H 27.17 in W 31.11 in D 25.6 in
Melitea Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Melitea lounge chair by Luca Nichetto Materials: Shell: Dark Green NCS 8010 B70G/Dark Yellow NCS
Category

2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Melitea Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto
Melitea Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto
H 27.17 in W 31.11 in D 25.6 in
Melitea Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Melitea lounge chair by Luca Nichetto. Materials: Shell: Dark green NCS 8010 B70G/Dark yellow NCS
Category

2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Melitea Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto
Melitea Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto
H 27.17 in W 31.11 in D 25.6 in
BBPR Lounge Chair in Burgundy Leatherette
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
BBPR, armchair, skai leather and oak, Italy, 1950s. This sculptural lounge chair is clearly a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

BBPR Lounge Chair in Burgundy Leatherette
BBPR Lounge Chair in Burgundy Leatherette
H 30.52 in W 25.01 in D 25.4 in
Marmini I by Hannes Peer for La Chance
By Hannes Peer
Located in FR
Marmini I is an uncompromised architectural lounge chair built in Verde Alpi, Bianco Carrara and
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Marmini I by Hannes Peer for La Chance
Marmini I by Hannes Peer for La Chance
H 20.08 in W 22.84 in D 59.06 in
Pair of Ernst Schwadron Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Ernst Schwadron
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of shapely down filled lounge chairs designed by Austrian emigre Ernst Schwadron and retailed
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Dapple Lounge Chair by Edvin Klasson
Located in Geneve, CH
Dapple Lounge chair by Edvin Klasson Dimensions: D55 x W74 x H78 cm Materials: Powder coated
Category

2010s Norwegian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dapple Lounge Chair by Edvin Klasson
Dapple Lounge Chair by Edvin Klasson
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 21.66 in
Modernist Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair
By Roche Bobois, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Very stylish and chic low lounge chair with solid rosewood sides, and back, supporting top grade
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Egge Lounge Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Egge lounge chair by Atra Design Dimensions: D 83.9 x W 105.6 x H 62.9 cm Materials: Elitis Horizon
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Egge Lounge Chair by Atra Design
Egge Lounge Chair by Atra Design
H 24.77 in W 41.58 in D 33.04 in
Margot Lounge Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Margot lounge chair by Atra Design. Dimensions: D 60 x W 94 x H 82 cm. Materials: Elitis mohair
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Margot Lounge Chair by Atra Design
Margot Lounge Chair by Atra Design
H 32.29 in W 37.01 in D 23.63 in
Flow Lounge Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Flow lounge chair by Atra Design Dimensions: D 75.5 x W 75.6 x H 60.2 cm Materials: Lamborgini
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Flow Lounge Chair by Atra Design
Flow Lounge Chair by Atra Design
H 23.71 in W 29.77 in D 29.73 in
Atra Lounge Chair by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Atra lounge chair by Atra Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 66 x H 73 cm Materials: leather, mahogany
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Atra Lounge Chair by Atra Design
Atra Lounge Chair by Atra Design
H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 36.23 in
Bluemoon Lounge Chair by Patrick Jouin
Located in Geneve, CH
Bluemoon lounge chair by Patrick Jouin Materials: BlueMoon armchair in bronze lacquered metal with
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2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bluemoon Lounge Chair by Patrick Jouin
Bluemoon Lounge Chair by Patrick Jouin
H 38.19 in W 31.5 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Gondola Lounge Chairs
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Adrian Pearsall Gondola Lounge Chairs. This iconic pair of sculptural gondola lounge chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Gondola Lounge Chairs
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Gondola Lounge Chairs
H 44.5 in W 37.25 in D 23.5 in
Vico Magistretti for Cassina ‘Carimate’ Lounge Chair
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Carimate’ lounge chair, lacquered beech, Larsen fabric, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing a pair of Milo Baughman chrome frame cube lounge chairs, circa 1970s. These sleek
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Martin Eisler Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Martin Eisler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Eisler, lounge chair, iron, leather, Brazil, 1950s Elegant and modern lounge chair by
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Martin Eisler Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Martin Eisler Lounge Chair in Black Leather
H 32.68 in W 37.8 in D 32.29 in
Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1958
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of lounge chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro with a slick elegant back seat. The absence of back seat
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1958
Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1958
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H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Gio Ponti for Cassina '811' Lounge Chair
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Figli di Amadeo Cassina, lounge chair, model ‘811’, chestnut, fabric, rubber, coated
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gio Ponti for Cassina '811' Lounge Chair
Gio Ponti for Cassina '811' Lounge Chair
H 34.45 in W 27.76 in D 38 in
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Architectural Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic architectural lounge chair available at 1stDibs. Each architectural lounge chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. There are 39 variations of the antique or vintage architectural lounge chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the architectural lounge chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An architectural lounge chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made architectural lounge chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Barbara Barry, Hickory Business Furniture ( HBF ) and Harvey Probber are consistently popular.

How Much is a Architectural Lounge Chair?

Prices for an architectural lounge chair start at $1,200 and top out at $13,095 with the average selling for $4,750.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Architectural Lounge Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    A lounge chair is a type of recliner that is often accompanied by an ottoman as a footrest. It’s merely a comfortable armchair, and the shapes of lounge chairs as well as the materials used to make this kind of seat are extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

    Similar to recliners, there are many styles of lounge chairs. 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chaise longue chair — or “chaise lounge,” as it is sometimes called in America — is a reclining upholstered sofa that is long enough to support one's legs. A comfortable common ground between sofas and daybeds, early iterations of chaise longues were discovered in Ancient Egypt and were later frequently used in both Greece and Rome. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chaise lounge chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of names that a lounge chair can be called, like chaise, daybed and settee to name a few. Lounge chairs add a classic touch to any décor. You can shop a collection of lounge chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Not allowing for deviation, a lounge chair is defined as an armless recliner that is paired with an ottoman and designed for relaxing. It is not a reclining chair and it is not an armchair. This is an interesting category where it’s more about the purpose of the chair than the actual design when you get down to it. Shop a collection of lounge chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    How long a lounge chair is varies. However, they are generally longer than other types of chairs to accommodate a user's feet in an outstretched position. Most lounge chairs are between 73 and 80 inches long. Shop a diverse assortment of lounge chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A sling lounge chair is a chair formed of metal or wooden frame to which a piece of flexible material is loosely fitted. It is used to relax while the sitter remains engaged in an activity such as reading a book or having a conversation. Find a variety of vintage and antique sling lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Whether lounge chairs are comfortable or not is a matter of personal opinion. However, providing a comfortable place to sit is the main function of a lounge chair. After all, the addition of the footrest makes it possible to kick up your feet and relax. Many makers design lounge chairs with comfort in mind, adding features like cushioning and/or ergonomic backrests and seats. Explore a wide variety of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The difference between a lounge chair and an accent chair pertains to purpose. Typically, a lounge chair is wider and deeper than an accent chair and tends to have a thicker cushion. These stylistic differences owe to the fact that lounge chairs are meant to provide luxurious, comfortable seating for long periods of time, while accent chairs are more often intended to add visual appeal to a living room. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    A fancy lounge chair is sometimes called a chaise lounge. This type of chair has an elongated shape that supports the sitters legs as well as their upper bodies. The name is French and translates to "long chair." On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chaise lounges from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    An indoor lounge chair is sometimes called a chaise longue. However, some people refer to chairs that allow you to elevate your feet while you sit as "lounge chairs," regardless of whether they are indoors or outdoors. Chaise longues differ from recliners, which have moving footrests that can be raised and lowered. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    Bedroom lounge chairs are sometimes called chaise longues. The name is French for “long chair” and generally refers to a chair with the length of a sofa and the shape of a chair. It's also acceptable to refer to them simply as lounge chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the Eames lounge chair is ergonomic. The Eames lounge chair and ottoman are created with molded plywood and leather designed to curve to the human form. The Eames lounge chair is a highly coveted furniture item by both home décor enthusiasts and vintage collectors alike. Shop a selection of Eames lounge chairs on reputable sites, such as 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Opinions vary about what the most comfortable lounge chair in the world is. Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to seating. Generally, lounge chairs that feature cushioning and have ergonomic designs that fit the curves of the human body are comfortable options. One iconic example is the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, which its creators, Charles and Ray Eames, designed to serve as "a special refuge from the strains of modern living." On 1stDibs, find a large collection of lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Although opinions may vary, the most famous lounge chair in the world is arguably the Eames lounge chair. Charles and Ray Eames designed the chair and unveiled it in 1956. The couple famously called their lounge chair and ottoman "a special refuge from the strains of modern living” and described their design as having the "warm receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt." Its design includes a bentwood frame and an upholstered shape topped off with supple leather. Find vintage Eames lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Many people call a lounge chair for the living room a chaise longue, meaning "long chair” in French. It's also perfectly acceptable to call a living room chair a lounge chair, as the term doesn't only apply to outdoor furniture. Find a wide variety of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best Eames lounge chair reproduction is really a matter of preference. Herman Miller and Vitra currently manufacture the Eames lounge chair and ottoman. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage Eames lounge chairs as well as a collection of other seating designed by Charles and Ray Eames.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In order to repair a Bertoia lounge chair, it is recommended to take your furniture to a licensed, experienced repair shop to avoid damaging your Bertoia further. The Knoll website also has tips and tricks for general maintenance. Shop a collection of properly vetted Bertoia chairs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.