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Foldable Lounge Chair / Daybed in Beech
Located in Tilburg, NL
Foldable lounge chair / daybed in beech. Mid 20th century.
Unusual and fun lounge chair or
Category
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Folding Lounge Chair by Thonet with Adjustable Footstool 19th Century
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original rare folding lounge chair in bentwood and cane from 1880 by Michael Thonet. Gebrüder
Category
Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
H 42.13 in W 58.67 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Vintage Bamboo, Brass & Linen Fabric Folding Lounge Chairs, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bamboo, brass hardware and linen fabric folding lounge chairs from the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Folding Lounge Chairs by Marcello Cuneo for Mobel, Italy, 1970s
By Marcello Cuneo, Mobel Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two folding lounge chairs by Marcello Cuneo for Mobel.
Sleek chrome frame and leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 35.44 in W 24.02 in D 35.44 in
Aldo Barberi for Rossi di Albizzate ‘Break’ Portable Folding Lounge Chairs
By Rossi di Albizzate, Aldo Barberi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aldo Barberi for Rossi di Albizzate, ‘Break’ folding lounge chairs, plastic, fabric, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 25.99 in
Rare Pair of Model "Nena" Folding Lounge Chairs by Richard Sapper, 1984
By Richard Sapper
Located in Skokie, IL
Richard Sapper rare pair of model "Nena" folding lounge chairs for B&B Italia, Italy, 1984
Category
20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Hans Wegner, Folding Lounge Chair model JH-512, circa 1960, by Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner (1914-2007), Folding Lounge Chair, model JH-512, original design 1949, this example
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 24.02 in D 29.53 in
1970's Beech Bentwood with Cognac Leather Folding Lounge Chair by Nelo, Sweden
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely rare folding - lounge chair designed by Åke Fribytter for Nelo Sweden made of beech and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 37.41 in
Pair Mid Century Scandinavian Modern woven Papercord folding lounge chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair Mid Century Scandinavian Modern woven Papercord folding lounge chairs. Great vintage pair of
Category
Vintage 1960s Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Birch
Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs Made in Yugoslavia after Wegener c 1950/1960's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of folding lounge chairs, Made in Yugoslavia, after the iconic Wegner masterpiece
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Rope
H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Four Z-Down folding lounge chairs and table by Erik Magnussen, Torben Ørskov
By Torben Orskov, Erik Magnussen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare set of four folding lounge chairs by Erik Magnussen, made of brown lacquered tubular steel
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Travertine, Steel
H 25.6 in W 28.75 in D 20.48 in
High Quality Reclaimed Teak Wood Foldable Lounge Chair
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted, foldable teak lounger chair. These chairs are crafted by local artisans and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Aldo Barberi for Rossi di Albizzate ‘Break’ Portable Folding Lounge Chairs
By Aldo Barberi, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aldo Barberi for Rossi di Albizzate, ‘Break’ folding lounge chairs, plastic, fabric, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 25.99 in
Don Shoemaker Folding Lounge Chairs, Mexico c.1960
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Price is per chair. Four available.
Original folding lounge chairs designed by Don
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
1920s Pair of Rosewood Cane Seat Folding Lounge Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of folding Anglo Indian lounge chairs that evokes the romance of a 1920s ship's voyage
Category
Early 20th Century English Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
1950s Seagrass Folding Lounge Chair Style Ninfea Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modern Folding Chair
In the style of Gio Ponti ninfea chair
maker unknown
Preowned
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Folding Lounge Chair Black White Stripes & Golden Details
Located in Porto, PT
The Marina Armchair is a contemporary furniture piece inspired by the sea, perfect for relaxing and enjoying a peaceful dawn or sunset. With its modern and practical design, it's a v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Alberto Salviati 'Miamina' folding lounge chair for Saporiti Italia
By Saporiti
Located in Portland, OR
Very unique "Miamina" lounge chair by Alberto Salviati & Ambrogio Tresoldi for Saporiti Italia
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hestra Postmodern Folding Lounge Chair by Tord Björklund for IKEA, Sweden 1990s
By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Hestra folding chair designed by Tord Bjorklund for Ikea and produced in the late 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Folding Lounge Chairs in Black Leather by Teun Van Zanten for Molinari, 1970s
By Teun van Zanten, Molinari
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
. The chairs are foldable. They remain in a excellent condition with only normal signs of age and use
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.29 in W 35.44 in D 28.35 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-61-A Rare Folding Lounge Chair / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
topic.
We have pair of chairs to offer.
Authenticity: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30.32 in W 19.89 in D 28.35 in
Gio Ponti Gabriella Folding Lounge Chair in Black Vynil by Pallucco, 1991, Italy
By Gio Ponti, Pallucco
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Gabriella folding lounge chair with a steel frame, seat, and back upholstered in black vinyl or
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 42.13 in W 24.02 in D 23.23 in
Hans Wegner Midcentury Original Classic JH-512 Folding Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic in design and aesthetic. This exquisite folding chair was designed by famed Danish designer
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Fabricius and Kastholm Folding Chairs
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Ultra rare and exceptional PB10 folding lounge chairs in oak and leather with original pillows
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
NY Folding Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Deland, FL
A permanent part of the collection of MOMA, the ‘NY’ chair is a highly respected example of modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese International Style Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Japanese Folding Cane Lounge Chair
By Kosuga
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Rare folding lounge chair with cane seat and back made by Kosuga of Japan. High-quality build and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane
Bamboo Lounge Chair, Italy, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Bamboo folding lounge chair armchair or deck transatlantic chair or chaise longue.
In sale
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti by Molteni - Folding Chair - Discontinued Edition
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Designed in 1970 by Architect Gio Ponti (1891-1879) , the Gabriela folding lounge chair is an
Category
2010s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Ash
American Designer, Low Foldable Chairs, Rattan, Usa, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Lounge Chair Miamina, Alberto Salvati & Ambrogio Tresoldi, Saporiti Italy 1980s
By Saporiti, Salvati & Tresoldi
Located in Zagreb, HR
The folding lounge chair "Miamina" features a foldable heavy metal structure and removable seat
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.59 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Indoor / Garden Folding Wegner Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern folding lounge chair in the iconic style of Hans Wegner. Strong walnut frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern "Rex" Folding Lounge Chairs Designed by Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Iconic Pair of vintage folding Rex Kralj armchairs chairs designed by Slovenian architect, Niko
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 29 in W 22 in D 26 in
Guglielmo Pecorini, Folding Arm Chairs, Walnut, Leather, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and leather folding lounge chairs or side chairs, designed and produced by
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann 'PB10' Lounge Chair
By Poul Bachmann, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann, folding lounge chair, model ‘PB10’, oak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 26.38 in W 29.14 in D 33.86 in
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann 'PB10' Lounge Chairs
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Poul Bachmann
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann, pair of folding lounge chairs, model ‘PB10
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 26.38 in W 29.14 in D 33.86 in
Gioia Meller-Marcovicz, Recline, Lounge Chair
By Gioia Meller Marcovicz
Located in Paris, FR
Gioia Meller-Marcovicz.
Recline
A stainless steel and Arancio leather foldable lounge chair
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gio Ponti ''Ninfea'' Chairs, 1958, Published with Certificate from Ponti Archive
By Fratelli Reguitti, Gio Ponti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful pair of 1958 Gio Ponti "Ninfea Pieghevole" folding lounge chairs finished in italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.96 in W 19.3 in D 31.89 in
Foldable easy chair / lounge bed / daybed, 1990s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Foldable Lounge chair, designed and produced in the 1990’s. The sand coloured, very durable
Category
1990s European Bohemian Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gottler Outdoor 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Teak and Charcoal for Carl Hansen & Son
By Morten Gøttler, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
classic folding lounge chair. Featuring a solid teak frame with woven flat-rope forming a comfortable seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rope, Teak
H 30 in W 24 in D 31.1 in
Gottler Outdoor 'MG501 Cuba' Chair in Teak and Sesame for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Morten Gøttler
Located in Glendale, CA
lounge chair. Featuring a solid teak frame with woven flat-rope forming a comfortable seat and back as it
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood, Teak
H 30 in W 24 in D 31.1 in
Gio Ponti Gabriella Chair
By Pallucco, Gio Ponti
Located in Dronten, NL
Gabriella folding lounge chair with a steel frame, seat, and back upholstered in black Naugahyde
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Antique Faux Bamboo Folding Campaign Lounge Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A magnificent pair of folding campaign chairs, made in France. The frames have been expertly carved
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Faux Bamboo
Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Lounge Chair or Folding Chair, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School lounge chair or folding chair.
Striking Dutch
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
Rattan Art Nouveau Children's Folding Deck Chair or Lounge Chair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Nouveau children's folding deck chair or lounge chair.
Striking French
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 25.01 in W 22.45 in D 30.32 in
1960s Vintage Folding Rope Lounge Chairs Styled After Hans Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage folding rope lounge chair designed and manufactured in Yugoslavia circa 1960s. These
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Original American Midcentury Ergelax Folding Canvas Lounge Chair, circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
1950s American folding canvas ERGELAX lounge chair designed by R. Gleizes For RG. True Americana
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
H 41.25 in W 25.5 in D 64 in
Rattan Green Stripe Folding Deck Chair Patio Lounger, Chaise Longue
Located in Labrit, Landes
French rattan folding deck chair or lounger chair, circa 1930
Handwoven with a green stripe
Very
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Teak Folding Chair
Located in London, England
Super sculptural solid teak folding chair.
Lived outside for most of its natural life, no brought
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair Italian Wood & Leather Folding Tripolina Lounge Chairs, Joseph Fendy, 1937
By Paolo Viganò, Brevettato, Joseph Fendy
Located in New York, NY
A rare and inportant pair of the 'Tripolina' folding chairs designed by Joseph B. Fenby. Tripolina
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Modern Outdoor Folding Sun Lounge Chair Beige White Stripes & Golden Details
Located in Porto, PT
Marina Chair Toffee Stripes is born in the sea. The outdoor furniture piece is a unique chair to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 36.62 in W 30.71 in D 39.38 in
Pair of Bamboo, Iron and Fabric Folding Lounge Deck Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of folding lounge deck chairs in bamboo and fabric made in Italy in the 1960s.
The chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 37.41 in W 25.6 in D 43.31 in
French Campaign Folding Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French wrought iron adjustable folding chaise lounge, 19th C.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Transat Folding Deck Chair Patio Lounger, Beech and Fabric Chaise Longue, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
French folding deck chair or lounger chair
Very comfortable for patio or garden
The fabric is in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 38.19 in W 37.01 in D 22.84 in
Gio ponti Nifea folding chair
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Gio Ponti Folding chair
designed 1958 for Fratelli Reguitti
stil with the Original canvas
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Canvas
A Pair of Mid Century Lounge Folding Chairs by Nelo Of Sweden for Roche Bobois.
By Roche Bobois
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Lounge Folding Leather Chairs by Nelo Of Sweden for Roche
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 38 in W 30 in D 29 in
1960s Italian Bamboo Folding Deck Chairs
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional pair of 1960's Italian lounging deck chairs, hand crafted from bamboo with brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo
Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut framed folding Steamer deck chair. The cane work back and low seats, flanked by scrolling
Category
Early 20th Century British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Edwardian Steamer Chair, Folding Leather Deck Chair Edwardian Steamer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Steamer Chair, Folding Leather Deck Chair
Edwardian Steamer Chair or Folding
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
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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Folding Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the folding lounge chair you’re looking for. Each folding lounge chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Find 194 options for an antique or vintage folding lounge chair now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect folding lounge chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A folding lounge chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one folding lounge chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen and Takeshi Nii produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Folding Lounge Chair?
Prices for a folding lounge chair start at $279 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $2,050.
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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.
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Questions About Folding Lounge Chair
- Do butterfly chairs fold up?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
- What is a lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024A 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. - Who invented the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023The 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.
- What is a sling lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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.
- Are lounge chairs comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Whether 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.
- What is a chaise lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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.
- What are lounge chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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.
- What makes a lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Not 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.
- How long is a lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024How 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023The 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 21, 2023Opinions 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, 2023Although 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, 2023A 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, 2023An 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, 2023Bedroom 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, 2023What 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.
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