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Rattan Framed Lounge Chairs
Rattan Framed Lounge Chairs

Rattan Framed Lounge Chairs

Located in Highland, IN

This pair of tropical club chairs from the late 40s/ early 50s have external arms which frame the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Rattan Lounge Chairs, Edition Rougier, France 1950
Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Rattan Lounge Chairs, Edition Rougier, France 1950

Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Rattan Lounge Chairs, Edition Rougier, France 1950

By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol

Located in Roma, IT

We offer for sale a pair of iconic lounge chairs of 20th-century modern French design. Designed in

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rare Large Rattan "Big Daddy" club Lounge Chair
Rare Large Rattan "Big Daddy" club Lounge Chair

Rare Large Rattan "Big Daddy" club Lounge Chair

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Large "Big Dady" club rattan lounge chair with green stripe fabric. This chair features a grouped

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950
Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950

Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in DE MEERN, NL

Mathieu Matégot Wicker Lounge Chairs, France 1950s. These iconic pieces are not just chairs; they

Category

Vintage 1950s French Rustic Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

Lounge Chair in Rattan, Teak and Metal
Lounge Chair in Rattan, Teak and Metal

Lounge Chair in Rattan, Teak and Metal

Located in Goteborg, SE

Elegant and rare lounge chair in rattan, teak and metal.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Restored Five-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Restored Five-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair

Restored Five-Strand Round Full Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare five-strand round full pretzel arm rattan lounge chair with fancy wicker wrappings. 1950

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Double Half Moon Rattan Four-Strand Lounge Chair
Restored Double Half Moon Rattan Four-Strand Lounge Chair

Restored Double Half Moon Rattan Four-Strand Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rattan lounge, with what we at the shop call the "Half Moon", four-strand side arms in a double D

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Two-Strand "40s Transition" Adjustable Rattan Lounge Chair
Restored Two-Strand "40s Transition" Adjustable Rattan Lounge Chair

Restored Two-Strand "40s Transition" Adjustable Rattan Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Paul T. Frankl inspired two-strand "1940s Transition" rattan lounge chair. The chair features an

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid 20th Century Lounge Chair in Rattan
Mid 20th Century Lounge Chair in Rattan

Mid 20th Century Lounge Chair in Rattan

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Mid 20th Century Lounge Chair in Rattan Presenting a fantastic lounge chair from the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

French Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Rattan, France, 1950s
French Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Rattan, France, 1950s

French Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Rattan, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A moulded bamboo and rattan lounge chair designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A black-lacquered metal and rattan lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Restored Mid-century Double Strand Full Round Rattan Lounge Chair
Restored Mid-century Double Strand Full Round Rattan Lounge Chair

Restored Mid-century Double Strand Full Round Rattan Lounge Chair

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautifully restored rare two-strand round full pretzel arm rattan lounge chair with fancy wicker

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Willow and Reed Rattan Pair of Lounge Chairs
Willow and Reed Rattan Pair of Lounge Chairs

Willow and Reed Rattan Pair of Lounge Chairs

By Willow and Reed

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of rattan lounge chairs by Willow and Reed. New upholstery has the leaves embroidered.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Restored Mid Century 5-Strand Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair
Restored Mid Century 5-Strand Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair

Restored Mid Century 5-Strand Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Four-strand 3/4 reverse pretzel rattan sofa and five-strand lounge chair set both feature a

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A black-lacquered iron and rattan lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Restored Rare Full Stacked Rattan Lowboy Lounge Chair
Restored Rare Full Stacked Rattan Lowboy Lounge Chair

Restored Rare Full Stacked Rattan Lowboy Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare Vintage 1970s full stacked rattan lowboy lounge chair featuring a cubist design made entirely

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Arch Deluxe Rattan Lounge Chair with Bark Cloth Cushions
Restored Arch Deluxe Rattan Lounge Chair with Bark Cloth Cushions

Restored Arch Deluxe Rattan Lounge Chair with Bark Cloth Cushions

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rattan lounge "Arch Deluxe" has two-strand side arms that span into two large arches and Modernist

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of bamboo and rattan lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Seat Height

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Ficks Reed Three Strand Rattan "Angles" Lounge Chair
Ficks Reed Three Strand Rattan "Angles" Lounge Chair

Ficks Reed Three Strand Rattan "Angles" Lounge Chair

By Ficks Reed

Located in Highland, IN

This terrific Ficks Reed rattan lounge chair is perfect for your mid-century pad or tropical Tiki

Category

Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A rattan and black-painted iron lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Moderate

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Metal, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Metal, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Metal, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of bamboo, rattan and metal folding lounge chairs designed and produced in the USA, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Restored James Mont Inspired Rattan Lounge Chairs w/ Modernist Arms
Restored James Mont Inspired Rattan Lounge Chairs w/ Modernist Arms

Restored James Mont Inspired Rattan Lounge Chairs w/ Modernist Arms

Located in Van Nuys, CA

These Restored Rattan Lounge Chairs with Modern Cubist Arms fashion after classic East Asian

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s

Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A bamboo and rattan settee or sofa likely designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Heavy wear

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Restored Two-Strand "Half Moon" Rattan Cup Seat Lounge Chair
Restored Two-Strand "Half Moon" Rattan Cup Seat Lounge Chair

Restored Two-Strand "Half Moon" Rattan Cup Seat Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan lounge, with what we at the shop call the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rotan, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Rotan, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

Rotan, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of moulded bamboo, rattan and fabric lounge chairs produced by Rotan, Torino, Italy, c

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Lounge Chairs France 1950
Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Lounge Chairs France 1950

Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol Lounge Chairs France 1950

By Edition Rougier, Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very cool set of basketware lounge chairs designed by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol, manufactured

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Rattan, Metal, United States, 1950s
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Rattan, Metal, United States, 1950s

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Rattan, Metal, United States, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A rattan and metal lounge chair designed and produced by an American designer, United States, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Restored 10 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair Paul Frankl Style
Restored 10 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair Paul Frankl Style

Restored 10 Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair Paul Frankl Style

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautifully restored Paul Frankl style rare ten-strand square pretzel rattan lounge chair with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rattan 2-Strand X-Back Lounge Chair with Streamline Speed Arms
Rattan 2-Strand X-Back Lounge Chair with Streamline Speed Arms

Rattan 2-Strand X-Back Lounge Chair with Streamline Speed Arms

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rattan 2-strand X-Back rattan living-room lounge chair with 2-strand streamline speed arms. Great

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Restored Floating Rattan Lounge Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl
Restored Floating Rattan Lounge Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl

Restored Floating Rattan Lounge Chair in the Style of Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Designed in the style of designer Paul Frankl, this 1940s floating rattan lounge features two swoop

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Grete Jalk, Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel, Rattan, Denmark, 1952
Grete Jalk, Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel, Rattan, Denmark, 1952

Grete Jalk, Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel, Rattan, Denmark, 1952

By Laurids Lonborg, Grete Jalk

Located in High Point, NC

A rare black-lacquered tubular steel and rattan lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk in 1952 and

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Ficks Reed, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Ficks Reed, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s

Ficks Reed, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s

By Ficks Reed

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of moulded bamboo, rattan and blue fabric lounge chairs produced by Ficks Reed, USA, c

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Restored Mid-century 3/4 Round Pretzel Arm Rattan Lounge Chair Set
Restored Mid-century 3/4 Round Pretzel Arm Rattan Lounge Chair Set

Restored Mid-century 3/4 Round Pretzel Arm Rattan Lounge Chair Set

By Paul Frankl

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Post War Mid-Century 3/4 round pretzel-arm rattan lounge chair pair

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of moulded bamboo, rattan and a Josef Frank-designed floral-printed fabric designed and

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

John Risley, Lounge Chair, Rattan, Iron, Wood, USA, 1950s
John Risley, Lounge Chair, Rattan, Iron, Wood, USA, 1950s

John Risley, Lounge Chair, Rattan, Iron, Wood, USA, 1950s

By John Risley

Located in High Point, NC

An iron, rattan and wood lounge chair designed by John Risley, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 33.4” H

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Restored Mid-century Rattan and Wicker Cobra Back Lounge Chair
Restored Mid-century Rattan and Wicker Cobra Back Lounge Chair

Restored Mid-century Rattan and Wicker Cobra Back Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored rattan wicker lounge chair is a stunning piece of furniture with

Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Italian Modern, Metal, Bamboo, Rattan, Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Italian Modern, Metal, Bamboo, Rattan, Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s

Italian Modern, Metal, Bamboo, Rattan, Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s

Located in Stamford, CT

Italian Modern, Metal, Bamboo, Rattan, Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s Pair of metal, bamboo and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rattan & Lacquered Iron Chairs by Raoul Guys, France 1950's
Pair of Rattan & Lacquered Iron Chairs by Raoul Guys, France 1950's

Pair of Rattan & Lacquered Iron Chairs by Raoul Guys, France 1950's

By Raoul Guys

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of Raoul Guys lounge chairs. French Reconstruction era. Please read condition comments

Category

Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Restored 3/4 3-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Chaise Reclining Lounge Chair
Restored 3/4 3-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Chaise Reclining Lounge Chair

Restored 3/4 3-Strand Round Pretzel Rattan Chaise Reclining Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl, this 3/4 Three-strand round pretzel rattan chaise longue

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored MCM 3-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair& Ottoman Pair
Restored MCM 3-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair& Ottoman Pair

Restored MCM 3-Strand 3/4 Reverse Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair& Ottoman Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored coastal Mid Century 3/4 round pretzel arm rattan lounge chair pair, each

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s

Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Lounge Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in High Point, NC

An iron and rattan lounge chair designed by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler and produced by Forma S.A

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Lounge Chair, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A bamboo, rattan, teak and floral-printed vintage fabric lounge chair designed and produced in the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

John Wisner Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair, 1950s
John Wisner Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair, 1950s

John Wisner Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair, 1950s

By John Wisner, Ficks Reed

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century Hollywood Regency Organic Modern armless lounge chair By John Wisner for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

John Wisner Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair, 1950s
John Wisner Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair, 1950s

John Wisner Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair, 1950s

By John Wisner, Ficks Reed

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century Hollywood Regency Organic Modern armless lounge chair By John Wisner for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

John Wisner Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chairs, Pair
John Wisner Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chairs, Pair

John Wisner Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chairs, Pair

By John Wisner, Ficks Reed

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of mid-century Hollywood Regency Organic Modern armless lounge chairs By John

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Rattan "JH512" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
Vintage Rattan "JH512" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s

Vintage Rattan "JH512" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Amazing “JH512” folding lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner, made from oak with rattan back and seat

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Rattan

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1950 Rattan Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950 rattan lounge chair for your home. Frequently made of natural fiber, rattan and metal, every 1950 rattan lounge chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950 rattan lounge chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1950 rattan lounge chair, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Ficks Reed, John Risley and John Wisner each produced at least one beautiful 1950 rattan lounge chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1950 Rattan Lounge Chair?

Prices for a 1950 rattan lounge chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $65,896, while the average can fetch as much as $4,460.

Finding the Right Lounge-chairs for You

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.