1930-1940, Rare Pair of Modernist Design Oak Lounge Chairs by Bas Van Pelt
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Lisse, NL
Dutch Arts and Crafts design, elegant oak lounge chairs. These very stylish chairs are made by Dutch design icon Bas Van Pelt and they are in excellent condition. The handcrafted oa...
Wood
A rare highback lounge chair by Knoll, Art Deco
By Wilhelm Knoll, Knoll
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Art Deco highback lounge chair by Wilhelm Knoll for Knoll, 1930s. Knoll was founded in 1865 by Wilhelm Knoll with the ambition to manufacture high quailty furniture. During t...
Wool, Wood
Rare Donald Deskey Lounge Chair for Metallon circa 1930s
By Donald Deskey
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Art Deco Chrome Lounge Chair, designed by Donald Deskey for Metallon, American, circa 1930s. This chair is documented in the period magazine Arts and Decoration, April 1935, pg....
Metal
Rare Axel Einar Hjorth ‘Lido’ Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, lounge chair ‘Lido’, leather, lacquered birch, Sweden, 1932 Rare lounge chair by Swedish designer Axel Einar Hjorth designed and manufactur...
Leather, Birch
Rare Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 'Typenko' Lounge Chair
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, lounge chair from the 'Typenko' series, model '36100', reupholstered in wool “Tyrone Rouge” by Pierre Frey, and suede, nickel-plated brass, ...
Steel, Nickel
Rare Pair Russel Wright Lounge Chairs for Conant Ball, 1935
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rarely seen set of two Russel Wright (Russell Wright) large lounge chairs with wood shelf / bookshelf frames. Reupholstered in recent years. Very comfortable.
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Otto Schulz for Boet Lounge Chair in Pink Wool Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Between Softness and Structure This very rare chair is a beautiful example of Otto Schulz’s output from the early 1930s and is depicted in several of his aquarelles.
Velvet, Beech
Rare Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Pair of Lounge Chairs Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo (ABV), pair of lounge chairs, walnut, reupholstered in mohair Pierre Frey “Bold Celadon”, Italy, first half of the 1930s These rare l...
Mohair, Walnut
Jean Pascaud Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs in Earthy Olive Mohair by Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jean Pascaud, pair of lounge chairs, reupholstered in mohair "Bold Army" by Pierre Frey, wood, France, circa 1932 These armchairs, designed by the acclaimed French designer and inte...
Hardwood, Mohair
Two Rare Exclusive Elegant Art Deco Vintage French Wooden Armchairs 1930's
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
If you are looking for a pair of elegant and comfortable chairs to add some charm and style to your living room, you might want to consider these two exclusive art deco vintage Frenc...
Fabric, Walnut
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rare pair armchairs 1930 italian futurist with original and perfect upholstery
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Experience a step back in time with these exceptional Italian Art Deco Futuristic Chairs. Their disruptive design audaciously defies their era - while they may seem like a blast from...
Fabric, Wood
Superb, Rare Art Deco Chairs, France, 1930s
By Jules Leleu, Paul Follot, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning pair of Art Deco French chairs from the 1930s. Would benefit from new upholstery. Listed and priced for sale as are. For reupholstery in COM by our team please enquire....
Fabric, Wood
Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic "Kleinhans" armchair, designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen, early chair, collaboration of two modern masters, designed for the Mary Seaton room at Kleinhans music hall,...
Birch, Fabric, Plywood
Vintage Rare German Rattan Armchair with Extendable Footrest, 1930s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Rare lounge chair. It was likely manufactured in Germany during the 1930s. It is a masterful blend of functionalism and organic design. The structure is based on a harmonious combina...
Metal
Rare 1930s Alvar Aalto for Stylclair in Plywood and Braided Straw
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alvar Aalto for Stylclair, lounge chair, beech plywood, braided straw, France, 1930s We present a rare lounge chair designed by Alvar Aalto, produced by Stylclair under the license...
Straw, Beech
Rare Åby Möbelfabrik Pair of 'Lövåsen' Barrel Armchairs in Solid Pine and Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Åby Möbelfabrik, pair of 'Lövåsen' lounge chairs, solid pine, iron, Sweden, 1940s These Swedish barrel chairs originate in the so-called Sportstugemöbel tradition, a style shaped b...
Iron
Rare, Early Alvar Aalto Model 31/42 Cantilevered Armchairs, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare, early Alvar Aalto model 31/42 cantilevered armchairs, Finland, 1930s, designed and produced in the 1930s. Painted birch-veneered bent plywood, painted bent laminated birch. Man...
Birch, Plywood
Rare Paul Bromberg Armchairs in Fabric and Macassar Ebony by Pander & Zonen 1933
By Fer Semey, Gerrit Rietveld, Paul Bromberg, Hendrik Wouda
Located in Den Haag, NL
A unique set of Museum-quality Armchairs. Designed in 1933 by Paul Bromberg, documented Thuis (Home) Magazine no 31 November 1933. These may be the only survivors, the only known to ...
Ebony, Fabric
Fritz Hansen Rare Pair of Wingback Lounge Chairs Ivory Sheepskin, Denmark, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Designed and produced by Fritz Hansen, rare and exceptional pair of wingback lounge chairs or armchairs model 1582 in beech and sheepskin upholstery, Denmark, 1930s. The tall winged...
Lambskin, Beech
Rare Pair of French Hammered Iron and Chain Lounge Chairs by Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
Important pair of chairs (lounge chairs, side chairs, slipper chairs, armchairs) hand-forged in iron embracing both the neoclassical tradition with its Curile form and a spare, sober...
Wrought Iron
Jean-Charles Moreux, Rare Pair of Garden Chairs, France, C. 1935
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of garden lounge chairs in hand-hammered iron with fabric seats by Jean-Charles Moreux (1889-1956) Illustrated in Jean-Charles Moreux by Susan Day, Éditions Norma, Paris, ...
Fabric
Rare Early 1930 Plywood Modernist Chairs
Located in Ghent, BE
Beautiful pair of 1930 plywood lounge chairs, with a great grey or yellow patina.
Plywood
Rare Thonet Positioning Lounge Armchair, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Zohor, SK
Unique adjustable armchair produced by Thonet in 1930s. The armchair is in a very good, original condition. Original upholstery and fabric show minor wear. The chair offers a simple ...
Fabric, Wood
Rare Custom Chair by Frits Henningsen 1930's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare design by Frits Henningsen and made by him 1930’s signed with design number and the date oak frame with cognac colour leather orly custom design.
Oak
Rare Francis Jourdain Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Stamford, CT
Lounge chair and ottoman designed by pioneering French designer Francis Jourdain. All original condition. Back reclines to varying positions using notched slats on front of chair. ...
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 33.08 in
Rare H-91 Bended Chrome Pipe Armchair by Halabala, circa 1930
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
This armchair is truly one of a kind. Original design by Jindrich Halabala, the springing armchair made of bended chrome pipe. Produced before 1931 by UP Zavody in Brno, the only com...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
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H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 33.08 in
Rare H-91 Bended Chrome Pipe Armchair by Halabala, circa 1930
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
This armchair is truly one of a kind. Original design by Jindrich Halabala, the springing armchair made of bended chrome pipe. Produced before 1931 by UP Zavody in Brno, the only com...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Rare 1938 Large Easy Chairs by Bertil Söderberg
By Bertil Söderberg 1
Located in Hudson, NY
Large sculptural lounge chair with curving arms of mahogany stained oak, high formed back, tapering front legs and curved back legs. Reupholstered in velvet. Similar chair pictured i...
Wood
Rare 1938 Large Easy Chair by Bertil Söderberg
By Bertil Söderberg 1
Located in Hudson, NY
Large sculptural lounge chair with curving arms of mahogany stained oak, high formed back, tapering front legs and curved back legs. Reupholstered in velvet. Similar chair pictured i...
Wood
Rare Pair of Carl Malmsten 'Jonas Love' Chairs
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of elegant and Graceful Carl Malmsten's 'Jonas Love' chairs. The arm height is in the front is 26.4in then going up from 27.2in to the total height in the back of 31.7i...
Cherry
An early & rare easy chair by Björn Trädgårdh for Svenskt Tenn
By Bjorn Tragardh
Located in Miami, FL
An early and rare vintage period easy chair by Björn Trädgårdh for Svenskt Tenn 1932 Svenskt Tenn’s furniture department was inaugurated in connection with the Stockholm Exhibition ...
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Tubular Deck Chair
Located in Den Bommel, NL
Very rare tubular slingseat deck chair from the late 1930's. This large version can be folded into a thin package so it is easy to be stored away. The thin wooden armrests are covere...
Wood, Rubber, Bakelite
Rare Pair of Francis Jourdain Lounge Chairs, France, circa 1930
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare pair of Francis Jourdain lounge chairs, France, circa 1930.
Beech
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chair, Czech circa 1930
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Culver City, CA
Czech, 1930 Rare lounge chair designed by Jindřich Halabala, with arc arms in dark-stained bent beechwood supporting a single shaped seat.
Wool, Beech
Rare Warren McArthur Lounge Club Chair
By Warren McArthur
Located in New York, NY
Sleek example of Machine Age American Art Deco lounge chair designed by Warren McArthur - completely professionally restored, in highest quality leather. Rare and hard to find form.
Aluminum
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H 28 in W 28 in D 32 in
Rare Pair Of Art Deco Cloud Lounge Chairs Attributed to H&L Epstein C.1930
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Bernville, PA
Extremely Rare Pair of Art Deco cloud style lounge chairs attributed to Harry and Lou Epstein, England circa 1930’s.
Fabric, Walnut
Rare Lounge Chair by Maija Heikinheimo
Located in Munich, DE
designed in 1932 and made by asko. all original condition.
Fritz Hansen Rare Lounge Chair from the 1930s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fritz Hansen lounge chair with frame of beech. New upholstered with 100 % New Zealand Divina wool and vintage aniline leather. Original leather straps in the back. Made by F...
Leather, Wool, Beech
Rare and Early Alvar Aalto No.31 Chair, circa 1930
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare and from the 1. Edition with original black lacquer. Small imperfection on the left runner. Might be a spot, scratch or old repair. Does not effect the use in any way and i...
Plywood
Rare Lounge Chair Designed by Russel Wright for Conant-Ball
By Russel Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
An extremely rare assymetrical maple lounge chair designed by Russel Wright for Conant-Ball in 1935 with mohair upholstery and leather trim. Matching sofa also available.
Restored Art Deco Rattan Fan Arm Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Super Rare
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original rattan fan arm lounge chair with ottoman. Restored just for you This chair can be seen in the living room of "The Golden Girls" TV show which ran from 1985-1992. Now I ha...
Rattan
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H 31.5 in W 29.5 in D 34.5 in
Rare Museum Quality 4-Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl four-strand square pretzel rattan arm lounge chair. This chair dates from 1934. This chair is a Paul Frankl original. This comes directly from a Paul Frankl-decorated hou...
Rattan
A Rare Pair Finnish Modernist Lounge Chairs, Circa 1930s
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Finnish Modernist armchairs, Circa 1930s, produced by HMN (Mikko Nupponen) and probably designed by Olavi Hänninen. with full scale birch frames and drop in upholstere...
Birch
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H 36 in W 35 in D 38 in
Rare Museum Quality Six-Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl six strand square Pretzel rattan arm lounge chair. This chair dates from 1934. This chair is a Paul Frankl original. This comes directly for a Paul Frankl decorated house...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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H 29 in W 29 in D 42 in
Rare Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Michel Dufet, France, 1930s
By Michel Dufet
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare pair of French Art Deco lounge chairs by Michel Dufet, France, 1930s Pair of low profile art deco lounge chairs designed by Michel Dufet in France, 1930s. Michel Dufet Frenc...
Fabric
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H 36 in W 35 in L 36 in
Rare Museum Quality Six-Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl six Strand Square Pretzel rattan arm lounge chair. This chair dates from 1934. This chair is a Paul Frankl original. This comes directly for a Paul Frankl decorated house...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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H 29 in W 34 in D 34 in
Art Deco Club/Lounge Chairs in Walnut with Rare Clarence House Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
This Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs in Walnut with Rare Clarence House Upholstery originate from France, Circa 1930. Featuring wide arm rests in curving sculptural gleaming walnut, the...
Fabric, Walnut
Rare Art Deco Lounge Chair Designed by Kaj Gottlob, 1935
By Kaj Gottlob
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair with frame of nickel-plated flat steel, upholstered with original patinated red leather. This chair is designed for Lolland Falsters Industri & Landbrugsbank in 1935.
Nickel
Alvar Aalto Rare 'Model 13' Cantilever Lounge Chair for Artek, 1932
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Coronado, CA
An incredibly unique, uncommon, and early 'Model 13' lounge chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek circa 1932. Two tone with natural birch arms/legs and dark brown birch seat. For nearly 100...
Birch
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
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