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Arne Norell 'Merkur' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather and Mahogany
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB, lounge chair, model 'Merkur', leather, mahogany, Sweden, 1960s
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$4,750
H 28.75 in W 33.47 in D 36.23 in
Mats Theselius for Källemo Ab Limited Edition Lounge Chair 'El Dorado'
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, lounge chair 'El Dorado, brass, birch, leather, Sweden, 2002
This
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Brass
$29,700
H 30.52 in W 25.79 in D 22.25 in
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB Limited Edition Lounge Chair 'El Dorado'
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, lounge chair 'El Dorado’, limited edition, brass, nubuck leather
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Post-Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Brass
$29,700
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 23.23 in
Mats Theselius for Källemo Limited Edition Lounge Chair Älgskinnsfåtölj’
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, lounge chair ‘Älgskinnsfåtölj’, patinated iron, stained beech
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Iron
$29,400
H 30.91 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Olof Ottelin "Munk" Lounge Chair for Oy Stockmann Ab, Finland 1960s
By Oy Stockmann AB, Olof Ottelin
Located in Utrecht, NL
detail and care, this lounge chair stands the test of time thanks to both its aesthetic quality and build
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$7,750
H 41.15 in W 32.29 in D 36.23 in
'Merkur' Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell for Norell möbel AB, Sweden 1960s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Utrecht, NL
world of Swedish mid-century modern design, and created these stylish "Merkur" lounge chairs during the
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
$9,950 / set
H 68 in W 84 in D 89 in
Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs Mod. Loven by Arne Norell AB, 1960s Sweden
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautiful Lounge Chairs mod. "Löven" by renowned designer Arne Norell, manufactured by
Category
1960s Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Leather, Wood
$10,082 / set
H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Svante Skogh Lounge Chair in Leather and Beech, AB Hjertquist & Co, Sweden, 1955
By AB Hjertquist & Co, Svante Skogh
Located in The Hague, NL
This extremely rare lounge chair was designed by Svante Skogh and produced by the manufacturer AB
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
$8,558
H 32.88 in W 24.61 in D 42.92 in
Black Leather Lounge Chair by Olli Mannermaa for Finnart Ab
By Olli Mannermaa
Located in Dronten, NL
Black leather lounge chair designed by Olli Mannermaa for Finnart Ab.
Rare and very comfortable
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Aluminum
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB Limited Edition 'Järn Mocca' Lounge Chair
By Källemo, Mats Theselius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, 'Järn/Mocca' lounge chair, suede, patinated iron, stained beech
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Iron
$32,500
H 28.94 in W 24.81 in D 23.04 in
'Pilot’ Easy Chairs by Arne Norell for Norell möbel AB, Sweden 1960s
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Utrecht, NL
ergonomic excellence. These chairs were produced and are marked by Möbel AB Arne Norell (today known as
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$8,800 / set
H 31.3 in W 30.12 in D 31.11 in
Pair of Finnish 1950's lounge chairs by Oy Paul Boman Ab
By Paul Boman, Boman OY
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless elegance of our pair of Finnish 1950's lounge chairs by Oy Paul Boman Ab
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Upholstery
"Julia" Chaise Longue by Staffan Westerberg for Record AB, Sweden 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stunning chaise longue revolves around the use of high-quality materials, comfort, and the
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$8,500
H 33.08 in W 52.37 in D 28.75 in
Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set Mid-Century Modern OY BJ Dahlqvist AB Finland
By OY BJ Dahlqvist
Located in Wayne, NJ
Finish leather and Bent wood Lounge Chair & Ottoman. Mid-Century Modern by OY BJ Dahlqvist AB
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Leather
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 27 in W 27.13 in D 33 in
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB Limited Edition Pair of Lounge Chairs 'El Dorado'
By Mats Theselius, Källemo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, pair of lounge chairs 'El Dorado’, limited edition, brass, nubuck
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Brass
$59,400 / set
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 23.23 in
Mid-century design OY BJ Dahlqvist AB Dark Brown Leather safari lounge chair
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 80cm D, 70 cm W, 75cm H 55cm H arm rest , 40cm H seat
Producer: OY BJ Dahlqvist AB
Category
1970s Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,051
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Lounge Chair Model 233 Bertil W. Behrman For AB Engens Fabriker C.1950
Located in Montréal, QC
Easy chair designed by Bertil V. Behrman for AB Engens Fabriker. The model name is 233 and comes
Category
20th Century Swedish Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Oak
$3,500
H 29.9 in W 24.8 in D 27 in
A pair of Scandinavian Modern Classic "Emma" - lounge chairs by Stockmann OY
By Oy Stockmann AB
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of lounge chair, model "Emma 169". The Emma lounge chairs are true Scandinavian Modern
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
$3,800
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Gösta Westerbergs, Lounge Chair, Beech, Leather, Sweden, 1954
By Gösta Westerberg Möbel AB
Located in High Point, NC
A brown leather and beech lounge chair designed and produced by Gösta Westerbergs, Sweden, 1954
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Leather, Beech
Set of Two Carl-Johan Boman Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin for Oy Boman Ab, 1940s
By Boman OY, Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Hellouw, NL
head of Oy Boman Ab, he played a pivotal role in shaping Finnish modernism with high-quality
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Sheepskin
$16,003
H 29.14 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen, Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ib Kofod-Larsen , lounge chair new upholstered with Magrethe wool fabric from Nevotex
Frame with
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Beech, Wool
A Pair of Pilot Lounge Chairs by Arne Norell
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Pilot lounge chairs by Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB, designed in 1967. Norell was
Category
1980s Swedish Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Arne Norell Ari Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Low slung steel framed leather 'Ari' Lounge chair by Swedish designer Arne Norell from 1966.
This
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Steel
Pair of Scirocco lounge chairs by Arne Norell
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of Scirocco lounge chairs in rosewood with patinated green leather. Designed by Arne Norell.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Arne Norell Model Inca Caramel Leather Lounge Chair
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This brown caramel leather Inca lounge chair was designed by Arne Norell and produced from Norell
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Brass
Johannes Andersen "Excellent" Lounge Chair, Sweden 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the annals of mid-century Swedish furniture design, Johannes Andersen stands as a luminary whose creations have left an ineradicable mark on the world of interior aesthetics. Amon...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Arne Norell “Ari” Leather and Steel Lounge Chair, Sweden 1970
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Chicago, IL
Arne Norell “Ari” Leather and Steel Lounge Chair, Sweden 1970s. Original Patinated Black Leather
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs "Bodö" by Svante Skogh
By AB Hjertquist & Co, Svante Skogh
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning Swedish lounge chairs "Bodö¨" in oak with wool cushions and leather details designed in
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Leather, Oak
$11,137 / set
H 25.6 in W 28.35 in D 30.32 in
Midcentury Swedish Lounge Chairs "Löven" by Arne Norell
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Karlstad, SE
A lounge chair model "Löven" by Arne Norell, 1960s.
This chair has a timeless classic design and
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Teak, Leather
Pair of Arne Norell Brown Leather and Steel Ari Lounge Chairs
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Madrid, ES
Arne Norell designed the "Ari" lounge chair in 1966. The design won the British Furniture
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Steel
$6,799 / set
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 33.86 in
Vintage Arne Norell Velvet and Chrome Ari Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern 'Ari' Lounge Chair and Ottoman Footstool designed by Arne Norell for Norell
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Chrome
$6,900 / set
H 30 in W 26 in D 38 in
Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in original leather
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Norell, 'Inca' lounge chair with ottoman, leather, beech, Sweden, 1965.
The iconic 'Inca
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Leather, Beech
$5,861 / set
H 35.44 in W 35.04 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Arne Norell Leather and Chrome Ari Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern 'Ari' Lounge Chair and Ottoman Footstool designed by Arne Norell for Norell
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$10,500
H 30 in W 25.75 in D 38 in
Pair Jacquard Lounge Chairs Attributed To Johannes Andersen Trensums Sweden 1960
By AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Excellent restored pair low back lounge / club chairs attributed to designer Johannes Anderson for
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Jacquard, Teak, Pine
$3,545 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 31.11 in
1960 Lounge Chair With Jacquard Fabric Attributed Johannes Andersen For Trensums
By AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
High quality lounge / club chair attributed by Johannes Andersen for Trensums fåtöjlfabrik in
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Jacquard, Teak, Pine
$2,637 / item
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 31.11 in
1960 Lounge Chair With Jacquard Fabric Attributed Johannes Andersen For Trensums
By AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
High quality lounge / club chair attributed by Johannes Andersen for Trensums fåtöjlfabrik in
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Jacquard, Teak, Pine
$2,637 / item
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 31.11 in
Arne Norell Saturn Lounge Chair + Ottoman in Brown Leather
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Arne Norell
Manufacturer: Norell Møbler
Era: 1960s
Materials: Leather, Pine
Measurements: 35.5? wide
Condition:
In excellent original condition with...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Leather, Pine
Johannes Andersen “Capri” Swivel Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Johannes Andersen
Manufacturer: Trensums
Era: 1960s
Materials: Leather
Measurements: 27? tall
Condition:
In excellent original condition with typic...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Leather
Pair of Arne Norell "Ari" Ariet Lounge Chairs Cognac Leather & Chromed Steel
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful pair of lounge chairs were designed in the 1960s by Arne Norell for Norell Moebel
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$18,000 / set
H 32 in W 25.75 in D 29 in
Svante Skogh Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair by Säffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden
By Seffle Möbelfabrik, Svante Skogh
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic Scandinavian Modern Mid-Century armchair with a polished solid beech wood frame by Svante Skogh for Säffle Möbelfabrik. This chair has been completely restored and re-upho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Wood
$4,500
H 38.5 in W 29 in D 27 in
Pr. Ari Lounge Chairs with Ottomans by Arne Norell Made in Sweden c. 1960's
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in New York, NY
. Designed by Arne Norell, for Norell Mobel AB, Made in Aneby Sweden 1960's. These voguish lounge chairs are
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Chrome
$17,500 / set
H 30 in W 25.5 in D 37 in
Sofa by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Modern sofa in yellow fabric. Good condition, small signs of usage.
Sold in Sweden through the retailer Gösta Jonsson, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Fabric
Bertil Behrman Lounge Chair in Oak and Velvet, Engen Möbelfabriker, Sweden, 1956
By Bertil W. Behrman, Engens Fabriker AB 1
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare lounge chair was designed by Bertil Behrmanand produced by Engens Möbelfabriker in Sweden
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Oak
$4,924
H 30.32 in W 25.99 in D 26.78 in
Scandinavian Modern Ari Easy Chair Arne Norell AB Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This classic lounge designed by Arne Norell for Arne Norell AB Sweden is crafted from a chromed
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chair by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in The Hague, NL
Pair of iconic Sirocco safari chairs by Arne Norell, crafted in the 1970s by Arne Norell AB in
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Brass
Easy Chair by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Sheepskin
$11,723
H 27.56 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Arka Oak Chair by Yngve Ekström, by Ab Stolfabriks, Sweden, 1955
By Yngve Ekström
Located in London, GB
Beautiful, sculptural lounge chair designed by Yngve Ekström.
Simple and stylish Swedish furniture
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Oak
$1,642 Sale Price
40% Off
H 25.2 in W 28.75 in D 22.05 in
Arne Norell Sirocco Easy Chair by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair model Sirocco designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Brass
A pair cream fabric «Lido» armchairs by Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler AB
By Arne Norell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
A pair of lacquered wood and cream fabric «Lido» armchairs by Arne Norell for Westbergs Möbler AB
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Bouclé, Bentwood
$12,896
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
Inca relax chairs with ottoman & sidetable by Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB
By Arne Norell
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning vintage set of Inca lounge chairs with ottoman and removable sidetable. Signed. Rare
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Leather
$19,754 / set
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 35.83 in
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Easy Chair by Karl Mathsson AB in Värnamo Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chair model Pernilla designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson AB in Värnamo
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Papercord, Birch
$4,689
H 36.23 in W 25.2 in D 40.56 in
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Löven by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Löven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Löven by Arne Norell Ab in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Löven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Leather, Walnut
"Eva" Chairs by Arne Dahlén for Dahléns Dalums Fåtöljindustri AB, Sweden 1960s
By Arne Dahlén
Located in Utrecht, NL
, these lounge chairs embody the timeless appeal of Swedish furniture that was set in the past, by a
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Wool, Wood
$11,000 / set
H 25.6 in W 31.3 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Easy Chairs by AB Erik Ek's Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Sold in Sweden through the retailer Gösta Jonsson.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Sheepskin
$26,378 / set
H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 32.68 in
Bruno Mathsson Easy Chairs Model Eva Hög by Karl Mathsson AB in Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Eva hög designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson AB in
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Leather, Oak
$6,448 / set
H 43.71 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs with Stools Produced by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs and stools model Inca designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Brass
$9,965 / set
H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Arne Norell Easy Chairs and Stools Model Ari by Arne Norell AB in Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ab Lounge Used
Materials
Steel
$18,172 / set
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 37.41 in
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Ab Lounge Used For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ab lounge used for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every ab lounge used was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the ab lounge used you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A ab lounge used, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one ab lounge used that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB and Svante Skogh produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Ab Lounge Used?
Prices for a ab lounge used can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $595 and can go as high as $32,500, while the average can fetch as much as $5,172.
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.
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