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Pair of New Upholstered Lounge Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort 1950's
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
the 1950's The Wool Boucle fabric is 'Monza' by Dutch manufacturer De Ploeg These chairs are
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare & Original George Nelson Steel Frame Lounge Chairs Pair Herman Miller 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Super rare! George Nelson for Herman Miller steel frame chairs, model 5080 Easy Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

American Designer, Adjustabl Lounge Chairs, Painted Steel, Rubber, America 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of adjustable lounge chairs / Garden chairs, in painted steel. Likely all original. Produced
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
An Eames LCM lounge chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s. Ash plywood, chrome-plated steel and original
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

  • Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
  • Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
  • Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
  • Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
H 26.38 in. W 22.05 in. D 25.6 in.
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Footstool with Tubular Steel Legs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
-out minimalism of this lounge chair and footstool expresses a stylishness that is uninfluenced by the
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Alf Svensson, Pair of Domus Lounge Chairs, DUX, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson for DUX / Ljungs Industrier and their furniture line
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950's, Rudolf Wolf, for Rohe Noordwolde, Lounge Chair in Orange Fabric
By Rohe Noordwolde, Pierre Paulin
Located in IJMuiden, NL
. Lounge chair, in metal and orange fabric by Rudolf Wolf for Rohe, Noordwolde the Netherlands 1950s. This
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rob Parry "Lotus" Lounge Chair for Gelderland, Dutch Design, 1950s
By De Ster Gelderland, Rob Parry
Located in Delft, NL
Rob Parry "Lotus" lounge chair for Gelderland, Dutch Design, 1950s This "Lotus" chair was
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian Midcentury Dione Gastone Rinaldi Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Paris, FR
incredibly comfortable. The chair's ergonomic design and plush cushioning make it perfect for lounging
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

"4 Little Italians" Lounge Chairs 1950s Fully Restored with New Upholstery
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
These little Italian 1950s lounge chairs have been re-upholstered with new De Ploeg Fabric in our
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Davis Allen Lounge Chair
By Davis Allen
Located in Chicago, IL
Davis Allen lounge chair from the U.S.Historic Landmark Inland Steel Building in Chicago, chair has
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Stainless Steel

  • Davis Allen Lounge Chair
  • Davis Allen Lounge Chair
  • Davis Allen Lounge Chair
  • Davis Allen Lounge Chair
H 32.5 in. W 26 in. D 30 in.
Swedish Lounge Chairs by Hans Harald Molander for Nordiska Kompaniet, NK 1950s
By Hans Harald Molander, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare lounge chairs designed by Hans Harald Molander. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet during the
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

‘Minoletta’ Lounge Chairs by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in amstelveen, NL
Lounge chairs mod. ‘Minoletta’ by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, Italy 1950s. These beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Lounge Chair in Patinated Suede and Steel by Erik Jørgensen, 1960s
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in suede and steel, designed by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Georg Jørgensen & Søn. Original
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Lounge Chair Bengt Akerblom Sweden, Birch Wood & New De Ploeg Upholstery
By Bengt Åkerblom 1
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
Lounge chair by Swedish manufacturer Akerblom. Solid Birch legs and arms with steel frame New
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Danish Teak 1950s Lounge Chairs Bovenkamp The Netherlands New Upholstery
By Bovenkamp
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Great pair of new upholstered Danish lounge chairs marked Bovenkamp Bovenkamp was a Dutch based
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Nicely Restored Russell Woodard Wrought Iron with Steel Mesh Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of original and vintage Woodard wide lounge chairs. Wrought iron frames supporting steel mesh
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Pair of off White Leather and Stainless Steel Lounge Chairs by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1950’s off white leather with parallel bar stainless steel legs lounge chairs designed by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Martin Visser Danish SZ01 Lounge Chairs Cane and Steel Mid Century
Located in Boise, ID
Good vintage condition. Some caning has some wear from age and use but the chairs are completely
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Organic Riviera Style Vintage Rattan Lounge Chair Franco Albini 1950s Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage riviera style organic lounge chair or side chair from woven rattan and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Madame Lounge Chair from Fritz Neth by Correcta, 1950s
By Fritz Neth
Located in Stuttgart, DE
What a rarity! The iconic Madame chair, designed by Fritz Neth and manufactured by Correcta in the
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Vintage 1950s German Other Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Sweden, Midcentury, 1950s
By Ljungs Industrier Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Alf Svensson. Produced by Ljungs industrier during the 1950s in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Osvaldo Borsani "P40" Lounge Chair for Tecno S.p.A., Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Utrecht, NL
personality, this lounge chair deserves its title of iconic design. With its irresistible comfort, and curves
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
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Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Red Chaise Longue Chair
Located in Belmont, MA
Chaise longue chair upholstered with red faux leather on a chromed steel frame.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

  • Red Chaise Longue Chair
  • Red Chaise Longue Chair
  • Red Chaise Longue Chair
  • Red Chaise Longue Chair
H 32.68 in. W 24.02 in. D 33.47 in.
Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chair, France, 1950s
By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol, Edition Rougier
Located in New York, NY
Janine Abraham and Dirk-Jan Rol for Edition Rougier sculptural woven rattan lounge chair on black
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Organic 1950s Madame Lounge Chair in Boucle Designed by Fritz Neth, 1955
By Fritz Neth
Located in Hutten, RP
Organic 1950ies Madame lounge chair in Boucle designed by Fritz Neth 1955 Extraordinary high
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Lounge Chair by Bas Van Pelt 'Attr.', The Netherlands, ca 1950s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
joinery and construction techniques. It is a little lower than the standard lounge chair, and that is
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Chair for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production P40 lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s. The lounge
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

LC4 / B306 Chaise Longue for Wohnbedarf, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand, Wohnbedarf, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Renens, CH
original LC4 chaise longue’s already in the 1930s, it was not much later, that Wohnbedarf AG also acquired
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

  • LC4 / B306 Chaise Longue for Wohnbedarf, 1950s
  • LC4 / B306 Chaise Longue for Wohnbedarf, 1950s
  • LC4 / B306 Chaise Longue for Wohnbedarf, 1950s
  • LC4 / B306 Chaise Longue for Wohnbedarf, 1950s
H 26.78 in. W 63 in. D 20.87 in.
Pair of Original 1950s New York Lounge Chairs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and fantastic pair of original lounge chairs designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Modernist Lounge Chairs
By Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair of modernist lounge chairs,,Classic design,,chromed steel "T" base.Manner of Florence
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

  • Pair of Modernist Lounge Chairs
  • Pair of Modernist Lounge Chairs
  • Pair of Modernist Lounge Chairs
  • Pair of Modernist Lounge Chairs
H 32.5 in. W 27.5 in. D 30 in.
Midcentury Don Knorr Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Donald Knorr, Vista of California, Don Knorr
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these wonderful and rare set of lounge chairs and ottoman by Donald
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Carlo De Carli Pair of Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Beige Corduroy and Steel
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, corduroy, Italy, 1969 Elegant, tubular lounge chairs designed by Carlo de Carli (1910-1999) in the sixties
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Wicker Lounge Chair Attributed to Dirk van Sliedregt
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern lounge chair attributed to Dutch designer Dirk van Sliedregt, 1950s. Wicker seat
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini 'Cab' Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel and Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
inviting, cab lounge is a restatement of the cab chair concept. Nothing short of a masterpiece of
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury Swedish Low Bent Wood Arm Chairs Lounge Chairs
By Alvar Aalto, Dux of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of original rare Swedish all blonde low lounge chairs with wool Velvet. Solid birch bentwood
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Sleek Easy Chairs in Chrome-Plated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chairs, chrome-plated steel, fabric, Europe, 1950s. A streamlined design with a minimalist
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

  • Modern Sleek Easy Chairs in Chrome-Plated Steel
  • Modern Sleek Easy Chairs in Chrome-Plated Steel
  • Modern Sleek Easy Chairs in Chrome-Plated Steel
  • Modern Sleek Easy Chairs in Chrome-Plated Steel
H 28.75 in. W 24.81 in. D 27.17 in.
Modern Sleek Easy Chairs in Chrome-Plated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chairs, chrome-plated steel, fabric, Europe, 1950s A streamlined design with a minimalist
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

  • Modern Sleek Easy Chairs in Chrome-Plated Steel
  • Modern Sleek Easy Chairs in Chrome-Plated Steel
  • Modern Sleek Easy Chairs in Chrome-Plated Steel
  • Modern Sleek Easy Chairs in Chrome-Plated Steel
H 28.75 in. W 24.81 in. D 27.17 in.
Delfino Lounge Chair with Ottoman, 1950s Blue Velvet, by Erberto Carboni, Arflex
By Arflex, Erberto Carboni
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic original "Delfino" lounge chair with matching Ottoman, designed in 1954 by Italian artist
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Giancarlo De Carlo "Lucania" Lounge Chair by Arflex
Located in Highland, IN
A rare piece, this elegant and comfortable "Lucania" easy chair by Giancarlo De Carlo has an
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist 'Stora Kraal' Lounge Chair in Woven Cane
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, 'Stora Kraal' lounge chair, cane, coated steel
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Reversível Chair, Brazil, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Kawaguchi city, Saitama
One of the most iconic chairs in Brazilian midcentury designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Midcentury Danish Tan Velvet Low Lounge Chairs
By Dux of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of original Danish low lounge chairs with Tan Velvet upholstery. Solid wood frames with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

François Letourneur Pair of Lounge Chairs in Red Velvet Upholstery
By Maurice Mourra Freres, François Letourneur
Located in Waalwijk, NL
François Letourneur for Maurice Mourra Freres, pair of lounge chairs, velvet upholstery, steel
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Katavolos Littell and Kelley Pair of 'New York' Lounge Chairs
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, faux leather, steel, 1950s design, 1980s production, United States. A pair of lounge chairs designed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cane Chair Wicker Lounge Chair With Ottoman, Austria 1955
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Vienna, AT
Anna-Lülja Praun attr. wicker chair and ottoman, Austria, 1950s Mid-century chair and ottoman
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Tubular Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs and ottoman in steel and leather, Europe, 1950s. Modern pair of tubular
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Vintage 1950s European Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Early Pair of 'Pot' Lounge Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Fantastic pair of ‘Pot’ chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen for the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenhagen in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Wim Rietveld 1401 Lounge Chair for Gispen
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original enameled grey steel frame lounge chair with cool exposed metal back and bakelite armrests
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

  • Wim Rietveld 1401 Lounge Chair for Gispen
  • Wim Rietveld 1401 Lounge Chair for Gispen
  • Wim Rietveld 1401 Lounge Chair for Gispen
  • Wim Rietveld 1401 Lounge Chair for Gispen
H 27.5 in. W 24.75 in. D 23.5 in.
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA,1950s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in London, GB
An early production Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Newly
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames LAR Cats Cradle Base Fiberglass Armshell Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
From the fiberglass chair series developed by Charles and Ray Eames immediately after WW2. Widely
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Costela Style Lounge Black Chair
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner Costela style lounge chair in black lacquer. Originally designed by
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Late 20th Century European Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

  • Costela Style Lounge Black Chair
  • Costela Style Lounge Black Chair
  • Costela Style Lounge Black Chair
  • Costela Style Lounge Black Chair
H 35 in. W 29 in. D 29 in.
Published Pair of Nino Zoncada Lounge Chairs
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Hanover, MA
Late 1950's Italian lounge chairs by Nino Zoncada for Framar with steel legs and brass feet tips in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

  • Published Pair of Nino Zoncada Lounge Chairs
  • Published Pair of Nino Zoncada Lounge Chairs
  • Published Pair of Nino Zoncada Lounge Chairs
  • Published Pair of Nino Zoncada Lounge Chairs
H 32 in. W 25.5 in. D 28.75 in.
Midcentury Authentic Eames LCM Lounge Chair in Walnut
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
The LCM ( Lounge Chair Metal ) by Herman Miller is our favorite of the Eames plywood chair designs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Barcelona Lounge Chairs Set with Ottoman by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Barcelona lounge chairs set with ottoman designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. 1950s Knoll
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Vintage 1950s Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson, Bergboms
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of lounge chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs industries, later known as DUX, made in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

  • Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson
  • Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson
  • Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson
  • Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Alf Svensson
H 23.63 in. W 22.05 in. D 27.56 in.
Model R57 Lounge Chair by Ernest Race for Race Furniture, Ltd
By Race Furniture, Ernest Race
Located in Denver, CO
A cleverly handsome model R57 lounge chair by Ernest Race for Race Furniture, Ltd. Designed in
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Van Keppel Green Architectural Lounge Chair + Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and sold out of the VKG Beverly Hills store. Solid walnut wood construction with enameled steel bar
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Lounge Chair 'MAN' by Norr11, Dunes, Brown
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
'MAN' brown lounge chair by Norr11 Measures: W 67 CM / D 74 CM / H 75 CM / SH 37 CM Wide range of
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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1950s Steel Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 1950s steel lounge chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1950s steel lounge chairs — often made from metal, steel and fabric — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of 1950s steel lounge chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern 1950s steel lounge chairs are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small 1950s steel lounge chairs measuring 12.5 inches across. 1950s steel lounge chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Poul Kjærholm, Knoll and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much are 1950s Steel Lounge Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,897, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $36,500 highest priced.

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, new 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 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 recliner 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 lounge (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 authentic lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftsmen such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.