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When was the electric recliner invented?
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The first electric recliner chairs were brought to market in 1954 in Japan by the Family Fujiryoki company. Today, electric recliners are still common in Japan. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary recliner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for 1980s Recliner Chairs on 1stDibs
Pair of 1980's Reclining Swivel White Leather Lounge Chairs
By Barcalounger
Located in Hanover, MA
-leather reclining swivel lounge chairs on round chrome banded pedestal bases by The Barcalounger Company
Category
Late 20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,500 Sale Price / set
50% Off
1980s Stokke Gravity Balans Reclining Chair by Peter
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Stafford, TX
The Gravity Balans chair, designed by Peter Opsvik for Varier, is a unique ergonomic recliner that
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Iconic Gravity Balans Reclining Chair by Peter Opsvik for Varier, Norway 1980s
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find am exceptionally rare "Gravity Balans" chair design by Peter Opsvik
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Modern "Pony" Reclining Chair in Leather by Percival Lafer, 1980s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Modern Reclining Chair in
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
$6,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Reclining Executive Office Chair - One Piece, 1980s
By Herman Miller
Located in Basel, BS
pad Executive Lounge or Office chair from the 1980s!!
Chrome, Wool, vintage aluminum group, Metal
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,860 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Grand Repos Reclining Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé with original Ottoman
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Weesp, NL
1980s Grand Repos Reclining Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé — With Original Ottoman in Superb Condition
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
