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Pair of Heywood-Wakefield Arts and Crafts Rattan Lounge Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of of labeled early 20th century adirondack or lounge chairs designed by Heywood-Wakefield Co. Wakefield, Massachusetts. Arts and crafts period chairs with an aesthetic ...
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wicker, Rattan

Ekam Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
The Ekam Lounge Chair explores the concept of the continuous with its hand-sculpted steel frame with antique finish inspired by the hand forged tools used by the Tequesta tribe. The ...
Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ekam Lounge Chair
Ekam Lounge Chair
H 27.56 in W 30.52 in D 33.47 in
Walnut Lounge Chairs in Grey Linen, Model U430 for Risom, Inc. Circa, 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
Experience the epitome of mid-century modern elegance with our fully restored walnut lounge chairs from the 1950s, a timeless creation by Jens Risom for Risom, Inc. Meticulously refu...
Category

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

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Niguel Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel lounge chair is a French inspired design with a sculptural solid wood frame and an upholstered seat.  The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angel...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Niguel Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Niguel Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
H 32.5 in W 26 in D 30 in
Carrillo Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The carrillo lounge chair features a curved solid wood frame and upholstered seating. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out to...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

George Chair by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The George chair is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette. The George Chair is a low profile, but wide-scale lounge chair that rests on top of a ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Jens Risom Floating Lounge Chair in Walnut Cradle Frame with Linen Upholstery
By Jens Risom
Located in Dallas, TX
Low-slung Jens Risom lounge chair floating in a solid walnut cradle frame. This chair is very architectural in appearance with its tight lines and taut upholstery but is also very co...
Category

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

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Warren Platner Lounge Chairs, Restored in Loro Piana Leather and Linen, Pair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Icons. Released by Knoll, Platner’s lounge chair lends mid-century cool to any room. The famous lounge chair is created by welding curved steel rods to circular and semi-circular fra...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ward Bennett Walnut Frame Lounge Chairs, C. 1970s
By Ward Bennett
Located in Westport, CT
Vintage Ward Bennett Lounge Chairs, a true embodiment of 1970s design gracefully restored by Stamford Modern. These chairs exude the timeless charm of the era with their exposed waln...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Eames 670 Lounge Chair & 671 Ottoman in Beata Heuman Linen Cotton
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This classic Eames Lounge and Ottoman expertly restored in Beata Heuman's 'Willow' fabric. We love the juxtaposition of this mid-century icon and the more traditional toile. The set ...
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Early Model '4688' Wingback Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller, 1940s
By George Nelson
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning and exceptionally uncommon pair of George Nelson model '4688' wingback lounge chairs designed for Herman Miller in the 1940s. These petite lounge chairs embody understated...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Carrillo Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The carrillo lounge chair features a curved solid wood frame and upholstered seating. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out to...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

George Chair by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The George chair is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette. The George Chair is a low profile, but wide-scale lounge chair that rests on top of a ...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion.  The Lawson-Fenning Collection i...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
H 30 in W 28 in D 36 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tilt-Back Sheridan Lounge Chair in Walnut Cane & Brass
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant lounge chair was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the late 1960s and was only produced for a very short time. The frame is crafted from solid American claro waln...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pierre Chapo Inspired Slipper Chair Upholstered and in Walnut by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This Pierre Chapo inspired slipper chair in walnut is inspired by one of my favorite mid century designers and his Lo9 slipper chair. I was drawn to the low profile and pleasing prop...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Slipper Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

21 Century Fresh Pond Mod Wing Chair by Michael Del Piero, Made to Order
By Michael Del Piero
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary Chair with unique details in woven linen made to order.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak, Walnut

Angle II Armless Dining Chair in Grace Beige Tuxedo Color by TRNK
By TRNK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incorporate this upholstered black and white lounge chair in your living room, or as a bold addition to a dining table or desk. This chair brilliantly balances both form & function —...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Fabric, Linen, Upholstery

Slipcovered Donato Lounge Chair in Otis White Linen
By Cisco Brothers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cisco Brothers slipcovered Donato Chair in Otis White linen combines comfort, quality craftsmanship, and durable, eco-friendly manufacturing to result in a stylish organic modern...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen

Angle II Armless Dining Chair in Grace Black Tuxedo Color by TRNK
By TRNK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incorporate this upholstered black and white lounge chair in your living room, or as a bold addition to a dining table or desk. This chair brilliantly balances both form & function —...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Fabric, Linen, Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Tall back lounge chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar furniture. Beautiful crisp lines frame the chair with grace and style. Edward Wormley’s designs are still often mimicked ...
Category

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

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Tufted Club Chair in Blue Linen Fabric with Turned Wood Legs and Nailhead Trim
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lewis club chair shown in blue linen fabric with tufted back and self covered buttons. All hair filled and stitched upholstery with hand carved dark mahogany wood legs and arm st...
Category

2010s American American Classical Bergere Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Frank Lloyd Wright Mahogany Lounge Chair Heritage Henredon Taliesin Line 1955/56
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Camden, ME
Frank Lloyd Wright classic mahogany lounge chair designed for his Taliesin line manufactured by Heritage Henredon in 1955/56. The solid mahogany base is in very good condition with ...
Category

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

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Walnut Rail Back Armchair with Leather and Linen Cushions by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Rail back lounge chair in walnut with leather and linen cushioning. The rail back lounge chair is part of the Rail Back collection, originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1950 and off...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Linen, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Bamboo, Brass & Linen Fabric Folding Lounge Chairs, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bamboo, brass hardware and linen fabric folding lounge chairs from the 1970. With integrated cushion. Original fabric. Measures folded: H 58 x W 24 x D 6...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Linen-Upholstered Armchair with Dove Grey Oak Frame
By Mar Silver
Located in Westport, CT
This elegant linen and silk upholstered armchair with a dove grey oak frame evokes clean mid-century lines while providing a comfortable seating experience. The upholstery of the cha...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Walnut, Linen, Silk

Wood Framed Chair with Loose Back and Seat Cushions
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Viva club chair is a beautifully styled and comfortable armchair shown with linen cushions and arm pads - all hand sewn cushions with feather and down inserts with carved wood fr...
Category

2010s American American Classical Club Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Vintage Bamboo & Wicker High Back Lounge Chair Beige Linen Upholstery, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern handcrafted bamboo & wicker lounge chairs with beige linen seat upholstery. Exemplary construction, woven ties are firmly linked and have a Swivel Base. ...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Bamboo, Wicker

White Lux Lounge Chair by Newell Design Studio
By Jeff Newell, Newell Design Studio
Located in Orange, CA
Lux is massive comfort in seating. It has hand tied, sprung foundation with goose down over foam cushions for a luxurious level of comfort. Bases are solid metal available in a multi...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sandstone, Stainless Steel, Other, Bronze, Nickel, Metal, Platinum, Silv...

Gray Lux Lounge Chair II By Newell Design Studio
By Jeff Newell, Newell Design Studio
Located in Orange, CA
Lux is massive comfort in seating. It has hand tied, sprung foundation with goose down over foam cushions for a luxurious level of comfort. Bases are solid metal available in a multi...
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sandstone, Nickel, Metal, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Ste...

Stripe's Own Custom Milano Lounge Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Inspired by a 1950s Italian original, our bench-made Milano lounge chair features bold square arms and clean masculine lines evocative of the stylish, no-nonsense city it was named a...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Stripe's Own Custom Milano Lounge Chairs
Stripe's Own Custom Milano Lounge Chairs
H 31.5 in W 30 in D 29.5 in
Florence Knoll Armchair
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll armchair on a gold tone steel frame. Upholstered in a cream color linen with removable cushions.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Armchair
Florence Knoll Armchair
H 29 in W 32 in D 31 in
Pair of "Janus" Wing Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of "Janus" wing chairs by Edward Wormley A pair of wing chairs by Edward Wormley restored in a luxurious Rogers & Goffigan Belgian linen fabric. The mahogany base has been blea...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Pair of French Antique Style Lounge Chairs in Linen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French antique style lounge chairs in linen. The chairs have black lacquered frames and loose cushioned seats.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Lou Hodges Lounge Chair
By Lou Hodges
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare lounge chair designed by Lou Hodges for California Design Group in the 1970s. Cantilever design oak frame features trademark rounded edges. Restored in striking black ceruse fin...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Oak

Lou Hodges Lounge Chair
Lou Hodges Lounge Chair
H 29.5 in W 26 in D 33.25 in
Max Modern Club Chair by Paul Marra
By Paul Marra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather wrapped max modern chair by Paul Marra. Sides and back wrapped in cream leather with top-stitching. Other materials and finishes are satin brass, bleached walnut, linen uphol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Max Modern Club Chair by Paul Marra
Max Modern Club Chair by Paul Marra
H 35 in W 29.5 in D 33 in
Stunning Pair of Wide Lounge Chairs in Cream Linen Upholstery
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of oversized lounge chairs designed and manufactured by Cain Modern. The chairs are very well made and executed, the chairs are made at our factory in Southern Califo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century Empire Style Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of late 19th century lounge chairs are in the Empire style. The curved arms end with carved acanthus leaves. The seats and bordering gimp on the backs are newly upholstered ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of Erwin-Lambeth Louis XV Style Armchairs with Matching Ottoman
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Louis XV fauteuils with matching ottoman in a auerolin yellow, black and white geometric flame stitch linen upholstery. Carved wood frames have been lacquered and antiqued to...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

New White Linen Upholstery Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Newly upholstered in white linen most likely Paul McCobb Design mid century modern lounge chair.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Raw Linen

1940s Italianate Mahogany and Sage Linen Upholstery Wing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired design with Italian flair, this fully restored sculptural wing chair has exposed and carved mahogany elements with saber back legs, fluted apron with recessed and beaded fro...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery

Pair of Overscale Chippendale Wing Chairs in Rose Pattern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
Extra wide pair of beautifully designed wing chairs in a cabbage rose patterned silk/linen upholstery. Carved square front legs finished in antiqued off-white lacquer. Tapered and an...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Silk, Upholstery, Linen

Pair of Jens Risom Style Arm Lounge Chairs
By Chromcraft
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of mid century Jens Risom style arm chairs. The frames are of two-toned walnut. Upholstered in a neutral linen fabric.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Polished Aluminum & Linen Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Harvey Probber
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished aluminum frame lounge chairs, in the manner of Harvey Probber, with ivory silk/linen blended upholstery. Unexpected details come in the form of exposed oversized flat head s...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Dark Lavender Faux Bois Armchairs and Ottoman in Puce Silk
By Casa Stradivari
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of dark lavender-purple lacquer and puce silk/linen upholstered Louis XV style faux bois armchairs, with matching cabriole legged ottoman. Very well constructed with hand-carved...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Linen

Pair of Chrome Lounge Chairs with New Upholstery
By Cy Mann
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice newly upholstered white linen-like fabric Cy Mann lounge chairs.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Chrome Chair by Paul Tuttle, USA, circa 1950
By Paul Tuttle
Located in New York, NY
Paul Tuttle chrome chair with beige linen upholstery, circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1960s Inspired Club Chair, Contemporary
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
1960s inspired club chair in the manner of Edward Wormley upholstered in light beige Belgian linen, contemporary.
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Jay Spectre Studio Club Chair and Ottoman
By Jay Spectre
Located in Chicago, IL
Lounge or club chair, with matching ottoman, from Jay Spectre's Studio collection. Modern deco design and clean lined minimal styling. Chair and ottoman are upholstered in a wool fab...
Category

Late 20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Linen

Ronn Jaffe Tapestry Woven Linen Pair Ottoman Foot Stools-Leather Welting
By Mars and Ronn Jaffe 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Ottoman/ Foot Stools Designed by Mars and Ronn Jaffe in a Floral Tapestry Woven Linen Upholstery, with Black Leather Double Welt Trim and Bun Feet. circa 1980 Noted artist a...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Linen

Vintage Contemporary Biedermeier Lounge Chairs, Donghia Linen Chenille/Leather
By Ronn Jaffe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chic comfortable lounge chairs for ultra luxe decor-relax on a cloud! Sumptuous pair of custom designer lounge chairs by Mars & Ronn Jaffe--one of a kind, fabricated for Aris...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Down, Feathers, Leather

Club Lounge Chairs
By Witke Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Witke design custom made club chairs.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen

Club Lounge Chairs
Club Lounge Chairs
H 31 in W 23 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern lounge chair.   
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
H 31 in W 27 in D 32 in
Venice Sofa LAXseries by MASHstudios
By LAXseries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Venice sofa takes style cues from both Mid-Century Modern and the California coast. Minimal and elegant, each material is carefully selected, from the Italian linen and hickory f...
Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Venice Sofa LAXseries by MASHstudios
Venice Sofa LAXseries by MASHstudios
H 30.5 in W 100 in D 33 in
Wingback Armchair
Located in Summerland, CA
Louis XV style beechwood frame wingback chair. Newly upholstered in creamy white linen. Beautiful clean lines, very comfortable chair.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Wingback Armchair
Wingback Armchair
H 38.75 in W 30 in D 30 in
Douglas of California Chrome Tube Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Douglas Furniture
Located in Alhambra, CA
Rare high back model of the Douglas of California chrome tube lounge chair. Great Mid-Century Modern Classic has been reupholstered in a crimson red micro-linen fabric. Chrome repoli...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Bamboo Club Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking midcentury bamboo framed club chair, circa 1950s-1960s. This custom lounge chair is upholstered with seat and back cushions in a cotton linen striped button-tufted fabric. ...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Reed, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury Bamboo Club Chair
Midcentury Bamboo Club Chair
H 34 in W 25.5 in D 31.5 in
Brown and Black Brindle King of Spades Lounge Chair with Acrylic Panels
By Beatrice Pila Gonzalez 1
Located in Miami, FL
A modern, throne like lounge chair that envelopes its ruler with an array of textured materials: Brindle hair-on-hide, linen and stonewashed leather offer a regal effect. The embedde...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Cowhide, Leather, Linen, Wood

Ebonized Lounge Chair With Scroll Arm c. 1940
Located in New York, NY
Tufted lounge chair with scroll arm in ebonized gloss finish upholstered in chocolate brown linen c. 1940’s
Category

Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen

American "Sleepy Hollow" Upholstered Chair
Located in New York, NY
American "Sleepy Hollow" chair, circa 1880. Mahogany frame, upholstered seat.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery, Linen

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American Linen Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of american linen lounge chairs available on 1stDibs. There are 135 antique and vintage american linen lounge chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 16 modern editions to choose from as well. American linen lounge chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of american linen lounge chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Neoclassical american linen lounge chairs are of considerable interest. Some american linen lounge chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller american linen lounge chairs, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Jonathan Adler, Adrian Pearsall and Dunbar each produced beautiful american linen lounge chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are American Linen Lounge Chairs?

American linen lounge chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,800, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $34,800.

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.