Vintage Banana Lounge
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Mohair, Wool, Beech
1960s American American Classical Vintage Banana Lounge
Metal, Wrought Iron
1960s American American Classical Vintage Banana Lounge
Metal, Wrought Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Upholstery, Bamboo
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Wicker, Rattan
1930s American Vintage Banana Lounge
Rattan
1950s American Vintage Banana Lounge
Rattan
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century Vintage Banana Lounge
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Banana Lounge
Acrylic
20th Century American British Colonial Vintage Banana Lounge
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Pop Art Vintage Banana Lounge
Canvas, Oil
1970s Pop Art Vintage Banana Lounge
Lithograph
1960s American Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Wood, Paper
1970s Realist Vintage Banana Lounge
Lithograph
1970s Realist Vintage Banana Lounge
Lithograph
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Fabric, Wood
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Banana Lounge
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Enamel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Wood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Sheepskin, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Gold Leaf, Brass
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass
2010s North American Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Walnut, Velvet, Oak
2010s British Vintage Banana Lounge
Mirror
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Marble
2010s Vintage Banana Lounge
Rush, Oak
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Wool, Beech
Recent Sales
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Fabric, Foam
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Fabric, Wood
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Fabric, Foam
1980s Pop Art Vintage Banana Lounge
Lithograph
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Metal, Wrought Iron
1960s American American Classical Vintage Banana Lounge
Metal, Wrought Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Steel
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Mohair
1980s Italian Vintage Banana Lounge
Wrought Iron
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Velvet, Beech
1980s Vintage Banana Lounge
Cotton, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1930s Vintage Banana Lounge
Rattan
1930s Vintage Banana Lounge
Rattan
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Mohair, Beech
20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage Banana Lounge
Fabric
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Cotton, Beech
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Teak
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Fabric
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Velvet, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Fiberglass
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Wicker, Rattan
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Wool, Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Wool, Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Wool, Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Wool
Mid-20th Century Vintage Banana Lounge
Rattan
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Teak
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Rattan
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Banana Lounge
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Wool, Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Wool, Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Wool, Beech
1960s Pop Art Vintage Banana Lounge
Offset
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Rattan
1930s Realist Vintage Banana Lounge
Oil
Mid-20th Century Realist Vintage Banana Lounge
Gouache
Mid-20th Century Abstract Vintage Banana Lounge
Masonite, Oil
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
Metal
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Banana Lounge
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Banana Lounge
Wrought Iron
Vintage Banana Lounge For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- What is a banana lounge?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A banana lounge is an outdoor chair used for lounging and reclining. It features an adjustable design and a leg rest. It can also be called a sun lounger. On 1stDibs, find a range of banana lounges from top sellers.
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