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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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Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, easy chair, model '4410', sheepskin, beech, Denmark, design 1957
Designed by Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen in 1957, this easy chair has a generous ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs in Dusty Rose Velvet and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech, velvet, Europe, 1930s
This pair of European lounge chairs from the 1930s is defined by generous proportions and beautifully rounded forms. The curved b...
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Wooden Curved Armrests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, stained beech, grey fabric, Europe, 1930s
This pair of lounge chairs is defined by the beautifully curved armrests, which sweep around the sides and continue into the...
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Postmodern Pair of Lounge Chairs in Red Striped and Red Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, red and striped fabric, lacquered steel, lacquered wood, Europe, 1980s
This pair of lounge chairs from the 1980s reflects the bold and playful character of postmoder...
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Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Theo Ruth Olive Green Velvet Wing Chair for Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wingback lounge chair by Theo Ruth, produced by Artifort in the Netherlands. The rounded high back rises into gently flared wings, with the seat and back reupholstered in olive green...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Wood and Sand-Colored Fabric, 1940s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech, sand-colored fabric, Europe, 1940s
These lounge chairs feature a generous upholstered body framed by beautifully curved beechwood armrests. The continu...
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
