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Rare François Monnet lounge chairs for Kappa France 1972
By François Monnet, Kappa
Located in London, GB
Rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Jean François Monnet and manufactured by Kappa, France, in
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mario Bellini Bambole lounge chair B&B Italia 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic Bambole lounge chair and poof designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Giovannetti, Papessa, 1972, Atelier Associati, Chaise Longue in Fabric Fantasy
By Giovannetti
Located in Casalguidi, IT
for the first time in 1972, today Papessa is presented again to our public reviewed in lines and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Pair Of Lounge Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1972
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pair Of Lounge Chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1972. Superb quality and very
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Vintage 1970s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair "Pernilla 2" w. Ottoman, Karl Mathsson, 1972
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderfully patinated "Pernilla 2" lounge chair by Bruno Marthsson. This example was manufactured
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen

1972 Frank Gehry 'Contour' Rocking Lounge Chair by Easy Edges Inc.
By Frank Gehry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic 1970s 'Contour' rocking lounge chair by the famous architect Frank Gehry for Easy Edges, Inc
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Masonite, Paper

Pair of Sam Larsson DUX Lounge Cantilever Leather Chairs from 1972
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of rare DUX cantilever lounge chairs called `Sesam 2`in black leather and chrome.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Warren Platner, Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Knoll Intl, original 1972 example
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair and matching Ottoman, designed 1966 and manufactured by Knoll
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b, Italia, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole Chaise-Longue designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972. The Bambole series won the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Animal Skin

Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b, Italia, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Le Bambole Chaise-Longue designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972. The Bambole series won the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Animal Skin

Rare Prototype Kho Liang Ie "Phonogram" Model 653 Chaise Longue Artifort 1972
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Prototype ‘Model 653′ Chaise Longue 1972 made for The Phonogram International Head Office in Baarn
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Cantilever Lounge Chair by Sam Larsson for Dux, 1972
By Sam Larsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern cantilever lounge chair. Design by Sam Larsson for Dux of
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Lounge Chairs by Douglas Deeds for Architectural Fiberglass Co, 1972
By Douglas Deeds, Architectural Fiberglass
Located in Echt, NL
Sculptural pair of fiberglass lounge chairs in excellent condition. Designed by Douglas Deeds in
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20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Carbon Fiber

'Chariot' Leather Chaise Lounge by Paul Tuttle for Strassle International c 1972
By Strässle International, Paul Tuttle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique 'Chariot' chaise lounge by Paul Tuttle for Strassle International, circa 1972 Switzerland
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Paul Tuttle Chariot Chaise for Strassle Intl., 1972
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Chicago, IL
Chariot chaise lounge designed by Paul Tuttle for Strassle International. Produced in Switzerland
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Paulin Model F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort Netherlands, 1972
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Fantastic F598 armchair, also called Groovy, by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1972. This
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

IB Kofod Larsen easy chair Mid Century Froscher KG Denmark 1972
By Fröscher Sitform, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped easy chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Fröscher KG, Denmark 1972. This chair
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Set of 2 F598 Groovy Armchairs for Artifort New Upholstery, 1972
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 2 groovy lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin in 1972 and manufactured for Artifort
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iconic "Bambole" Sectional Corner Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milan, IT
Large "Le Bambole" sectional sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B. Also available two more central lounge
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Lounge Chair Artifort Geoffrey Harcourt 1970s
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful lounge chair. Design by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort 1960s model F182 Elegant and
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Lounge Chair Artifort Geoffrey Harcourt 1970s
Lounge Chair Artifort Geoffrey Harcourt 1970s
H 35.83 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in
Tube frame lounge chairs Scandinavian 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two Tube frame lounge chairs .Comes with the original cushions. like the Pop art print on these
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Tube frame lounge chairs  Scandinavian  1970s
Tube frame lounge chairs  Scandinavian  1970s
H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 28.35 in
Le Bambole chaise longue, Mario Bellini, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Rivoli, IT
Chaise longue anni '70 della serie 'Le Bambole' disegnato da Mario Bellini e prodotto da B&B
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chaise Longues

Materials

Velvet

Le Bambole chaise longue, Mario Bellini, 1970s
Le Bambole chaise longue, Mario Bellini, 1970s
H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 33.47 in
Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair, Sweden 1960s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
A fantastic edition of the Inca chair, executed in a patinated leather upholstery. The sophisticated lacquered beech wooden frame shows clear, simple lines with visible wooden dowels...
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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair, Sweden 1960s
Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair, Sweden 1960s
H 35.83 in W 36.23 in D 38.59 in
Confidential Cordovan Leather Lounge Chair, Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Confidential Lounge Chair, Cordovan Leather, Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italy, 1972. Original
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Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

"Confidential" Leather Lounge Chair By Alberto Rosselli, Saporiti Italia, 1970s
By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Milan, IT
"Confidential" lounge chair by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italia. Cozy leather covered piece
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Very rare 'Impala' lounge chair, Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By Gillis Lundgren, IKEA
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare and beautiful lounge chair 'Impala'. Designed by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA during the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Karin Mobring Model Diana Cognac Sling Lounge Chair Vintage Ikea
By IKEA
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Ikea Classic Vintage Lounge chair was designed 1972 by Karin Mobring. It has a solid frame
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Pine

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis
Located in New York, NY
No. 102 Lounge Chairs by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis. Walnut with upholstery. Produced by
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Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs
H 32.5 in W 26 in D 29 in
Pair of Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll Cordovan Leather Lounge Chairs
By Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of lounge chairs designed as part of the "710 Series" by Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chairs. set of three, Brasil, 1970s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Amsterdam, NL
them very inviting to sit in and once you do: they sit very comfortably, not unimportant for a lounge
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Steelcase Chromed Steel Lounge Chair Draped in Blue Velvet Midcentury
By Steelcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful lounge chair with generous proportions with a chromed steel frame and upholstered in a
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Midcentury Swedish Lounge Chairs "Bristol" by Gunnar Kentemo for Göte Möbler
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of lounge chairs model "Bristol" by Gunnar Kentemo for Göte Möbler. This rarely seen model
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Blue Leather Lounge Chairs by Metropolitan Furniture Corporation
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 1970s art scene describes these vintage club/lounge chairs by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1970s Metropolitan Furniture Corporation Green Velvet Lounge Chairs
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 1970's art scene describes these vintage club/lounge chairs by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Blop' Lounge Set in Original Fabric
By Carlo Bartoli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, pair of two-seat sofa with pair of lounge chairs and coffee
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Two "Bambole" Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Two "Le Bambole" lounge chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B. Winner of "Compasso d'Oro" Italian Prize
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Karin Mobring Model Diana Cognac Sling Lounge Chair Vintage Ikea Black Frame
By IKEA
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Ikea Classic Vintage Lounge chair was designed 1972 by Karin Mobring. It is made of a solid
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Pine

Pierre Paulin F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort in Deep Purple Leather, 1972
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
F598 ‘Groovy’ 'M' lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in purple leather. The price is per
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Blop' Lounge Set in Original Fabric
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
', original velvet, lacquered wood, Italy, 1972 A postmodern design by Italian master of architecture and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Pair Mid-Century Modern White Leather Slipper Lounge Chairs by Giovanni Offredi
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1972. The chairs feature polyurethane interior foam and covered in their original stitched white
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 670 Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles and Ray Eames 670 Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Black leather with down filled
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Chairs by Jan Bočan for the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm, 1972
By Jan Bočan
Located in Praha, CZ
This chair was designed by Jan Bocan, the award-winning architect behind the Czechoslovakian embassy in Stockholm that was built in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He also designed t...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Set of Three Rare "Yoga" Chairs by Erik Magnussen, Kevi Denmark, Ca. 1972
By Kevi, Erik Magnussen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Set of three "Yoga" lounge chairs designed by Erik Magnussen and produced by Kevi, Denmark. Chrome
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Leather and Batik Chaise Longue in the Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chic leather-wrapped chaise longue with original batik fabric. Over-stuffed cotton cushions on
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Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Paul Tuttle Chariot Chaise Longue
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Tuttle Chariot chaise longue, Strassle International, USA 1972
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Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Paul Tuttle Chariot Chaise Longue
Paul Tuttle Chariot Chaise Longue
H 28 in W 21.5 in D 73 in
Pair of Black Leather Cab 414 Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini, Cassina, ca. 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of early Cab 414 lounge chairs, black high quality leather zippered over the steel frame
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Vintage 1970s Flexsteel Green Lounge Chairs
By Flexsteel
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Flexsteel lounge chairs in original light green woven upholstery with five button backs
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mermaid Chaise Lounge by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Mermaid chaise lounge by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: polyethelene. aluminum. Also available in
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2010s Philippine Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Aluminum

Mermaid Chaise Lounge by Kenneth Cobonpue
Mermaid Chaise Lounge by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 34.65 in W 27.17 in D 66.93 in
Oasis Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Oasis lounge chair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene, Aluminum. Also available in
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2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Oasis Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Oasis Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 29.93 in W 31.11 in D 41.93 in
Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue, 1960s
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
designed the Joker armchairs, the Djinn, Tric-Trac and Whist series. The Djinn lounge chair was chosen by
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue, 1960s
Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue, 1960s
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 66.15 in
Curved leather lounge chairs by Busnelli, Italy 1970s
By Busnelli, Studio G14
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Curved leather lounge chairs by Busnelli, Italy 1970s. Nice strong curved bulky shaped design
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wenge

Pair of Groovy Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of ‘Groovy’ lounge chairs designed in 1972 by Pierre Paulin. Pair of Poufs by Vladimir Kagan
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV, lounge chairs, model 6553, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1945 This elegant pair
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut
H 38.19 in W 24.81 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Louis Van Teeffelen Walnut Lounge Chairs
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Dronten, NL
All original set of 2 lounge chairs designed by Dutch designer Louis Van Teeffelen. The walnut
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Cabaret Indoor Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabaret lounge chair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyester fabric, urethane foam, steel, wood
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2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cabaret Indoor Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Cabaret Indoor Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 39.38 in W 31.89 in D 30.71 in
Cabaret Outdoor Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabaret lounge chair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Acrylic fabric, reticulated foam, steel, and
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2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cabaret Outdoor Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Cabaret Outdoor Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 39.38 in W 31.89 in D 30.71 in
Dragnet Lounge Chair Outdoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Dragnet lounge chair outdoor by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: acrylic fabric, steel, stainless
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2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Dragnet Lounge Chair Outdoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
Dragnet Lounge Chair Outdoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 53.55 in W 43.31 in D 33.86 in
Dragnet Lounge Chair Indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Dragnet lounge chair indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polycotton, steel, stainless steel
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2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Dragnet Lounge Chair Indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
Dragnet Lounge Chair Indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 53.55 in W 43.31 in D 33.86 in
Indoor Lasso Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor lasso lounge chair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: rattan, steel. Also available in other
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2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Indoor Lasso Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Indoor Lasso Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 83.86 in W 46.86 in D 33.86 in
Outdoor Lasso Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor Lasso lounge chair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethylene, Aluminum. Also
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2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Outdoor Lasso Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Outdoor Lasso Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 83.86 in W 46.86 in D 33.86 in
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1972 Lounge For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1972 lounge you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, metal and aluminum, every 1972 lounge was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1972 lounge, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1972 lounge, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Artifort, Pierre Paulin and Mario Bellini each produced at least one beautiful 1972 lounge that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1972 Lounge?

The average selling price for a 1972 lounge at 1stDibs is $5,062, while they’re typically $1,526 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.