Arabesque Folke Jansson 1955 Sweden
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster, Stainless Steel
2010s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech, Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
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.