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Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Pair of BM 2256 lounge chairs by Borge Mogensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Mogensen designed the model 2256 chaise longue in 1956. These lounge chairs have a magnificent canework seat and back, which makes them beautiful on all sides, including the back. In...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Oak, Cane

Vintage Everstyl Armchair Convertible and Multi-functional Recliner France 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage French armchair with many functions. The mechanisms regulating the backrest inclination (i.e. cradle) and the seat are functional. After folding the backrest flat and adding...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

Milo Baughman Style Wave Chaise Lounge
Located in Providence, RI
Chaise lounge in faux leather attributed to designer Milo Baughman. Faux leather shows minor wear at corners, overall good condition. Some minor wear to the frame.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

Pair of "Samsö" lounge chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen from 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Magnificent and rare pair of lounge chairs “Samsö” by Kofod Larsen. It is a model almost as iconic as the Elizabeth armchair. His work became increa...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather, Palisander

Charles Zublena for Club Med Set of 3 French POOL Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful set of 3 French POOL or patio chairs by Charles Zublena for Club Med, originally designed in the 1960s, made of fiberglass.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Fiberglass

Dutch 'Backbone' Chaise Longue in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chaise lounge in teak, aluminium and fabric, Netherlands, 1980s. Exceptional Dutch chaise longue. The seating of this chaise consists of teak s...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Steel

Wave Chaise Lounge Chair Style of Adrian Pearsall, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Wave Chaise Lounge Chair attributed to Adrian Pearsall, 1960. Original upholstery.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Upholstery

LC4 Chaise Longue by Le Corbusier for Cassine, 20s
Located in Porto, PT
LC4 Chaise Longue designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret in the late 20s, Produced today by Cassina. . The designers wanted to express the concept of rela...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

Brown Jordan Nomad Garden Patio Poolside Chaise Lounge Ca. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Classic 1970's California Modern style garden, patio, poolside, chaise lounge from the Nomad series by Brown Jordan. The chaise has a lightweight aluminum frame and sophisticated can...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Aluminum

Postmodern Leather/Chrome Chaise by Brayton International
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Chrome legs with leather upholstery. Head rest removable. Made in North Carolina. Attributed to Harvey Probber.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather

Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Reclining Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Reclining armchair designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s, the armchair has been restored and upholstered in English green Bouclè fabric The elongated armchair measures 153 cm.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

Vintage Cassina Black Leather LC4 Chaise Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier, 1980
Located in Detroit, MI
The LC4 is a Bauhaus classic and is included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Each piece is signed, numbered and manufactured by Cassina under exclusive worldwide license from the Le Corbusier Foundation. This Cassina LC4 lounge...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Steel, Chrome

Unusual Adrian Pearsall Potato Chip style Chaise Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Adrian Pearsall Potato chip style chaise lounge chair. We have never seen another mid-century chaise quite like this except for the Pearsall Potato chip chair...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Upholstery, Walnut

Seymour Chaise by DISC Interiors x Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Seymour Chaise calls to the streamlined shapes of Art Deco train cars with a curved back support and soft corners. The bed sits atop a monolithic leg that is reminiscent of railr...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Upholstery, Oak

Olivier Mourgue emblematic Djinn Chaise Longue for Airborne
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
The Djinn chaise longue, designed by Olivier Mourgue (born 1939) for Airborne in 1963, is one of those very few quintessential and emblematic early...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Steel

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud 2026CL Chaise Lounge
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud 2026CL Chaise Lounge This chaise measures: 57 wide x 37 deep x 28.5 high, with a seat height of 14 inches All pieces of furni...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Lounge for Craft Associates, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
The Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise Lounge, originating from the 1970s and designed for Craft Associates, has recently been reupholstered using...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Osvaldo Borsani P 40 For Tecno 1960's
Located in Brussels, BE
The versatile and comfortable P40 lounge chair was designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1955 for Tecno. The chair can be adjusted into over 400 positions; the back can be reclined in diffe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal, Brass

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Wave Chaise
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Wave Chaise This chair measures: 37 wide x 67 deep x 33 high, with a seat height of 12 inches All pieces of furniture can be...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Upholstery, Walnut

Woodard Style Outdoor Iron Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Wilmington, DE
Woodard style outdoor Iron Chaise Lounge Chair Offered is a floral Woodard style chaise lounge chair. This chair is in overall good struct...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

Bentwood Chaise Longue by Marcel Breuer
Located in Venice, CA
Bentwood Chaise Longue by Marcel Breuer recently reupholstered in Paul Smith ‘Bespoke Stripe.’ Circa 1950’s
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1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

"Jangada" Lounge Armchair in Jacaranda by Jean Guillon for by Italma Woodart
Located in Montreal, QC
"Jangada" Lounge Armchair with Ottoman in Jacaranda Designed by Jean Guillon and made by Italma Woodart Foil manufacturer's label to ottoman ‘WoodArt J...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Jacaranda

Ingmar Relling Living Room Armchair in Black Fabric, 1960s, Norway
Located in Milano, IT
Ingmar Relling lounge armchair in black fabric, 1960s, Norway Experience the timeless allure of mid-century design with this iconic Ingmar Relling Lounge Armchair. Made in the 196...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Textile, Beech

Pantonova Chair and Ottoman by Verner Panton, Chrome Steel and Cognac Leather
Located in Kansas City, MO
Wedge shaped chair and ottoman designed by Verner Panton for his Pantonova Series manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Completely original including the cognac / camel color leather cusions...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Danish Erik Worts Safari Longuechair 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Kroken Lounge Chair by Christer Blomquist
By IKEA
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Christer Blomquist Designed for Ikea Circa 1979. Chrome Tubular Steel, Upholstery from Cotton Canvas, Clean Good Original Condition. Chrome Frame is...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Chrome

Sculptural Bentwood Chaise/Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Sculptural chairs with speckled design. Can be used as a chair, bench, or chaise.
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Bentwood

Djinn Chaise by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An original chaise frame from Olivier Mourgue for Airborne in France, rewebbed, refoamed and recovered in Knoll international fabric, which all comply with current fire safety regula...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Steel

Midcentury Italian Reclining Pair of Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1970s vintage lounge chair in original white fabric from the 1970s the chair reclines when the reclining button turns left. When the lounge chair recline fully extended is 50...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

1970s Hexagonal Green Velvet Sofa Club Chair W/ Plinth Base-A Pair
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pair 1970s hexagonal lounge chairs designed by "FLAIR" for Bernhardt in green velvet upholstery. Wonderful original condition. I also have 2...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Velvet

Harri Korhonen Oscar Longue Chair for Inno 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Harri Korhonen Oscar Longuechair 1980s
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1980s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

Very Rare Vladimir Kagan Attributed Lucite Base Faux Furn Chaise Daybed Recamier
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous faux fur upholstered Vladimir Kagan attributed lucite base chaise lounge. The piece is in good condition and has a nice clear lucite with no aparent yellowing. The...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Lucite

C5 Chaise Lounge by Klaus Grabe
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1950s. Curved wood frame with wood slats, suitable for outdoor use. Refinished in outdoor white paint.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

FK-87 Grasshopper Chaise by Fabricius & Kastholm for Alfred Kill, Germany, 1960s
Located in Austin, TX
Early production FK-87 Grasshopper Chaise designed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Alfred Kill. This iconic and sculptural chaise lounge showcases impeccable German craf...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Steel

American Chaise Lounge in Orange Fabric T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant chaise lounge from the 1960s by the great American designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings . The chaise lounge is the perfect piece of furniture in the Classic American style, where ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Wood

Woodard Style Outdoor Iron Chaise Lounge Chair B
Located in Wilmington, DE
Woodard style outdoor Iron Chaise Lounge Chair Offered is a floral Woodard style chaise lounge chair. This chair is in overall good struct...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Vintage Lounge armchair reupholstered from the 1960s in the style of Knoll.
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Lounge armchair reupholstered from the 1960s in the style of Knoll. Discover the perfect combination of retro charm and modern comfort with our Vintage 60s Lounge Chair...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Iconic Vladimir Kagan Erica chaise lounge on lucite base. Although there are no rips or tears in the original upholstery, reupholste...
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1970s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Lucite

Louis Van Teeffelen High Back Longue Armchair 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Louis Van Teeffelen Longue Armchair 1960s
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Teak

Marco Zanuso Lady Chair 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Marco Zanuso Lady Chair for Arflex 1059s
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Style Mid Century Chaise Lounge
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Style Mid Century Chaise Lounge This chaise measures: 57.5 wide x 38 deep x 30.5 high, with a sea...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Upholstery, Wood

Studio Made Biomorphic Slat Chaise
Located in Chicago, IL
c. Unknown. Plywood with metal fasteners, routed and assembled in biomorphic shapes. Very comfortable.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Plywood

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b, Italia, 1972
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole Chaise-Longue designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972. The Bambole series won the Compasso d'Oro award in 1979. Le Bambole is an icon...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Animal Skin

Chaise longue "Barwa" de John Waldheim et Edgar Bartolucci 1950
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Barwa" lounge chair by John Waldheim and Edgar Bartolucci 1950 in black lacquered metal and black fabric. Mesh eyelets. Fully restored. Very good condition. Dimensions Height: 95 cm...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

Luxurious Bouclé Covered Chaise Longue
Located in East Hampton, NY
Luxury and comfort is what this newly upholstered chaise longue in Boucle will offer. Completely clad in fabric, even the feet, this is a great way to add elegance and extra seating...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Bouclé

Rare "Bambi" Lounge Chair in Teak + Cane
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway Designer: Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling Manufacturer: Gustav Bahus Era: 1955 Materials: Teak, Cane Measurements: 26" wide x 23" deep x 27.5″ tall Condition: In good ori...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Cane, Teak

Restored Mid-Century Modern Daybed in Navy Blue Velvet with Chrome Steel Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the world of mid-century aesthetics with our expertly restored Mid-Century Modern Blue Velvet Sofa Bed. Our skilled craftsmen have poured exp...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Pierre Chapo ‘Godot’ Daybed, France, 1965
Located in Echt, NL
Daybed L01 by Pierre Chapo in very good condition. The daybed is characterized by Sober design and simple lines. Made from oak wood, with the characteristic box joints on the corner...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Oak

Strips Long Lounger by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1960s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Very rare strips lounger by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1960s, It is reupholstered in a sand color recycled fabric. The upholstery can be zipped off so you can snuggle under a blanket. On...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

Scandinavian Lounge Chair "Pernilla 1" by Bruno Mathsson, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Scandinavian Lounge Chair 'Pernilla 1,' designed by the Swedish furniture designer Bruno Mathsson in the 1940s, is a masterpiece of mid-century modern ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Seymour Chaise by DISC Interiors for Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Seymour Chaise calls to the streamlined shapes of Art Deco train cars with a curved back support and soft corners. The bed sits atop a monolithic le...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Restoration Hardware Oviedo Espresso Leather Chrome-Frame Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inspired by a classic 1960s midcentury silhouette, this chair's graceful curves hug the body for optimal comfort. Constructed with heavy chromed steel and quality stitched leather, t...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Steel, Chrome

Mario Bellini Amanta Longue Chairs 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

chaise longue pliante en bambou rotin, laiton et cuir, Italie 1960
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Transat de fabrication italienne des années 1960 la chaise longue pliante est en bambou plié, les charnières, les protection en contact du sol sont en laiton patiné par le temps. L'a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather, Bamboo

Freeform Sofa and Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
The sculptural quality of Noguchi's design vocabulary finds expression in the Freeform Sofa: it is entirely different from other designs of the same period, appearing in combination ...
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1940s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Wooden armchair with ottoman, attributed to Editions Asko 1965
By Asko
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Wooden armchair with its 1965 ottoman attributed to Editions Asko with casters. Beautiful mortise and tenon assembly Perfect for interior or veranda Armchair : Height 80 x Width ...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Chaise longue o sdraio italiana di metà secolo in legno massello di teak 1960 ca
Located in MIlano, IT
Chaise longue o sdraio in legno massello di teak. 1960 ca. Ottime condizioni generali. Misure in cm 150x48x81h 47h seduta Bellissimo pezzo di design vintage, precisamente di modernar...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Wood, Teak

Black Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Gabriele Mucchi for Zanotta
Located in Madrid, ES
Black leather upholstered 'Genni' recliner armchair with footrest by Gabriele Mucchi for Zanotta. Designed in 1935, re-produced in 1981. Frame made of chromed tubular steel, back and...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-century Modern chaise longues for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern chaise longues for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chaise longues created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern chaise longues made in a specific country, there are Europe, Denmark, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chaise longues, popular names associated with this style include Osvaldo Borsani, Poul Kjærholm, and Tecno. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chaise longues differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,776 and tops out at $44,011 while the average work can sell for $24,894.

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