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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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Pair of 1980's Reclining Swivel White Leather Lounge Chairs
By Barcalounger
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
Upgrade to First Class at home (or at sea) with this pair of white kid glove faux-leather reclining swivel lounge chairs on round chrome banded pedestal bases by The B...
Category
Late 20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,500 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Gravity Balans Reclining Chair in tope 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 for Varier. This iconic piece features futuristic design easily recognized, it is ex...
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 Leather by Percival Lafer, c. 1980s made in Brazil is nothing less than spectacul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Reclining Executive Office Chair - One Piece, 1980s
By Herman Miller
Located in Basel, BS
Here is a rare opportunity to purchase an incredible vintage in-tact original Herman Miller soft pad Executive Lounge or Office chair from the 1980s!!
Chrome, Wool, vintage aluminum...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,860 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Les Amisca Quebec 1980s Postmodern Chair
By Les Amisca
Located in Austin, TX
Les Amisca Metal and Vinyl 1980s Postmodern Chair. Adjustable reclining back.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1980's British Modernist Oil Painting Nude Lady Reclining in Chair
By Helen Greenfield
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Nude Model
by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century)
oil painting on board, unframed
board: 26 x 16.5 inches
condition: overall very good
provenance: all the paintings ...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
$856 Sale Price
20% Off