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What is the difference between a lounge and recliner?
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The difference between a lounge and a recliner lies in their design. Recliners have mechanisms that allow you to raise and lower the footrest, while lounge chairs are stationary and always keep your feet elevated while you sit. Generally, recliners are also larger and heavier than lounge chairs. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lounge chairs and recliners.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
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Original vintage lounge chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, DK
Original Fritz Hansen lounge chair, from the 1940s, reupholstred in sheepskin. Rare and in super condition.
Still visible construction which is original.
We consider this piece to be...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Swedish Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nordiska Kompaniet, armchair, leather, birch, Sweden, 1950s
This elegant safari lounge chair is crafted from natural cognac brown leather, which has developed a beautiful patina ove...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman produced by Herman Miller, USA 1970s
Located in Gardena, CA
Authentic Herman Miller 670 Eames lounge chair and matching 671 ottoman, designed by husband and wife duo Charles and Ray Eames. Both pieces made from rosewood veneered molded plywoo...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Cognac Barcelona Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of the most recognized designs of the last century, and an icon of the modern movement, the Barcelona Chair. Designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll inte...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,000 / set
1970s Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair Model 670 (No ottoman)
Located in Oakland, CA
1977 production Eames 670 lounge chair (no ottoman) in rosewood with matching numbered shells corresponding to the grain pattern on the rosewood shells for symmetry in the grain. The...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Conti, Forlani and Grassi for Emilio Paoli 'Artigianato' Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani and Luciano Grassi for Emilio Paoli, 'Artigianato' lounge chair from the Monofilo series, lacquered iron, nylon, Italy, design 1953, made 1954/55
During...
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
