Adjustable Ottomans
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Rattan, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Antique Early 19th Century Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Tapestry, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 2000s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s German Swivel Chairs
Leather, Fabric
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s American Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Polyester, Plywood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s German Swivel Chairs
Leather, Fabric
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wool, Oak
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel
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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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