Pencil Reed Lounge
Pair Of Italian Vivai Del Sud Pencil Reed Lounge Chairs
By Gabriella Crespi, Vivai del Sud, Franco Albini, Paul Frankl, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Vivai Del Sud Pencil Reed Lounge Chairs.
This large pair of Italian Organic Modern
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Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Reed
Organic Free-Form Pencil Reed Chaise Lounge
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage organic free-form pencil reed chaise lounge. Extremely rare one of a kind piece. Minimal
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Reed
Boho Chic Sculpted Pencil Reed Ribbon Lounge Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Our Chic Sculpted Pencil Reed Ribbon Lounge Chair combines intricate design and plush comfort
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Lounge Chairs
Materials
Reed
Mid-Century Pencil Reed Chaise Lounge by Comfort Designs Inc
By Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning chaise lounge ready to be loved for decades to come! Elegant design and a style that is
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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues
Materials
Reed
Modernist Rattan Pencil Reed Longe Chair, 1985
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful 1980s modernist lounge chair. The aerodynamic frame is covered in pencil reed. Tropical
Category
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Reed
Stylish Comfort Design Pencil Reed Rattan Chaise Lounge Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A fantastic vintage Coastal chaise lounge made by the iconic Comfort Designs. A chic pencil reed
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Boho Chic Rattan and Pencil Reed Arm Chairs by Henry Link - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with the Boho Chic Rattan and Pencil Reed Arm Chairs by Henry Link. A perfect
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20th Century American Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Michael Taylor Style Organic Modern Rattan Chaise Longue
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand organic modern chaise longue or chaise lounge chair crafted from thick pencil reed woven
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Michael Taylor Style Organic Modern Rattan Lounge Chair Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Oversized organic modern lounge chair and ottoman crafted from thick pencil reed woven rattan in
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Comfort Designs Inc. Pencil Reed Love Seat & Lounge Chair
By Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Comfort Designs Inc. Pencil Reed Love Seat & Lounge Chair Set
Adrian Pearsall designed for
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Late 20th Century American Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Reed, Wood
1990s Coconut Wicker Low Lounge Chair by Clayton Tugonon for Snug
Located in Hollywood, FL
intricate pencil reed labyrinth design. The designer chose not to use a label/stamp to mark piece. Original
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Coconut
Pencil Reed Wing Back Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Miami, FL
A gorgeous vintage fan back pencil-reed split bamboo armchair dating from the 1970s. The hand
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Pod Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Coastal lounge chair. The coveted pencil reed pod chair. Sure to add a little
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Materials
Reed
Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Pod Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous pair of vintage Coastal lounge chairs. The iconic pod chair design made in coiled pencil
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Materials
Reed
Mid-Century Pencil Reed Rattan Table Lamp Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Oxford, GB
Mid-Century Pencil Reed Rattan in the style of loius sognot fabulous organic piece, perfect for
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
Four Piece Group of Art Deco Rattan Pencil Reed Wicker by the American Chair Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional suite of pencil reed furniture to include two lounge chairs, one with wheels, an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Reed
H 32 in W 25 in D 27 in
A pair of Vintage Pencil-Reed Bamboo Pod Chairs with a Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
These are not simple vintage outdoor furniture sets, this 1970s Lounge Set is perfect for gardens
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 27.56 in
Exceptional Pair of Rattan and Cane Basket Loungers by McGuire, Circa 1975
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
limited production series. Expertly crafted hardwood frame construction veneered in pencil reed rattan
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Magnificent Pair of Restored Vintage Rattan Club Chairs by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Expertly crafted hardwood frame construction veneered in pencil reed rattan. Incredible workmanship, detail
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood, Cane
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Sensational Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 4 piece sectional sofa. This is the holy grail of Milo Baughman sectionals with its chunky profile and a built-in walnut ledge along the e...
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Pair of Hollywood Regency Opposing Curved Chaise Lounges, Sofas or Loveseats
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A stunning pair of opposing chaise lounges circa 1980's. These were newly reupholstered in the 2015 and are in very good ready to use condition. Measurements are for each sofa.
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Minutia Oval Walnut Finish Sideboard
By Aeterna Furniture
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Large bronze door handle by David Marshall, 1980s
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Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular large handle signed by the artist David Marshall made entirely of bronze. An authentic, very versatile sculptural work that can delight any decoration as a door handle, w...
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Post Modern Sculptural Ribbon Lounge Chair, 1980
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Sculptural Ribbon Lounge Chair, 1980. Original upholstery. In the style of Pierre Paulin.
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Brutalist Lane Staccato Pair Nightstands Restored Burnished Custom White Enamel
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Modern Pencil Reed Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylish modern pencil reed lounge Armchairs. Seat H 15".
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs
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Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Lounge Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous vintage Coastal lounge chairs. Scroll back design. Beautiful warm tortoise shell reed
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Vintage Coastal 1950s Pencil Reed Lounge Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible 1950s Coastal lounge chair. A chic pencil reed with a bent rattan frame. Coordinating
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Vintage 1950s Philippine Lounge Chairs
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Vintage French Art Deco Pencil Reed Lounge Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage French Art Deco lounge chairs. Beautiful pencil reed frame with a channel tufted
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Art Deco Lounge Chairs
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Vintage French Art Deco Pencil Reed Lounge Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Stunning vintage French Art Deco lounge chair. A beautiful pencil reed frame with a beautifully
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Contemporary Coastal Pencil Reed Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A spectacular pair of Contemporary Coastal chaise lounge chairs. Beautiful seductive shape with a
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Vintage Coastal Comfort Designs Pencil Reed Chaise Lounge
By Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in west palm beach, FL
bottom. A chic pencil reed frame in a fab scroll design. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Low Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
décor. Made from a bright pencil reed in an organic shape. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Contemporary Coastal Pencil Reed Blade Back Lounge Chair, a Pair
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Rare pair of oversized pencil reed and rattan lounge chairs. The heavy rattan frames are
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Pencil Reed Sculptural Ear Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Betty Cobonpue
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Inspired by Mid-Century Modern design, this lounge chair and ottoman is made from meticulously cut
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Standout vintage chaise lounge crafted in bamboo, bent bamboo and pencil reed with reed wrapped
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Pencil Reed Rattan Sculptural Ear Chair
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Located in Dayton, OH
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By Niagara Reedcraft
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Four Rattan Willow and Rattan Lounge Chairs
By Henry Olko
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Pencil Reed Lounge For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pencil reed lounge for your home. Frequently made of natural fiber, reed and rattan, every pencil reed lounge was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a pencil reed lounge — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A pencil reed lounge, designed in the mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. McGuire Furniture Company, Comfort Designs, Inc. and Donghia each produced at least one beautiful pencil reed lounge that is worth considering.
How Much is a Pencil Reed Lounge?
The average selling price for a pencil reed lounge at 1stDibs is $4,740, while they’re typically $1,350 on the low end and $24,500 for the highest priced.
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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.
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