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Calypso Chair

"Calypso" chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti
"Calypso" chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti

"Calypso" chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti

$1,918

H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 25.6 in

"Calypso" chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti

Located in HAARLEM, NL

The iconic design by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti from the 1970s. The Calypso Chair’s sculptural

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Outdoor Royal Botania Calypso Chair designed by Kris Van Puyvelde
Outdoor Royal Botania Calypso Chair designed by Kris Van Puyvelde

Outdoor Royal Botania Calypso Chair designed by Kris Van Puyvelde

By Royal Botania

Located in Boston, MA

Solid teak armchair with padded upholstered back designed by Kris Van Puyvelde for Royal Botania. Dimensions: W 22" x D 24.8" x H 29.1" x seat H 16.9" Finishes: Fabric: Frost...

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Vittorio Introini Calypso lounge chair Saporiti Italy 1979
Vittorio Introini Calypso lounge chair Saporiti Italy 1979

Vittorio Introini Calypso lounge chair Saporiti Italy 1979

By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Fantastic original Vittorio Introini Calypso Lounge Chair, a timeless masterpiece designed in 1979

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Calypso lounge chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1970s
Calypso lounge chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1970s

Calypso lounge chair by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1970s

By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti

Located in amstelveen, NL

Vittorio Introini Calypso Lounge Chair, Saporiti, 1970s A timeless masterpiece designed in 1979

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Jacquard, Velvet

Calypso lounge chair in pink by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italy, 1970s
Calypso lounge chair in pink by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italy, 1970s

Calypso lounge chair in pink by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italy, 1970s

By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini

Located in amstelveen, NL

Original Vittorio Introini Calypso Lounge Chair, a timeless masterpiece designed in 1979 and

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Saporiti C35 Calypso-Leder-Loungesessel von Vittorio Introini
Saporiti C35 Calypso-Leder-Loungesessel von Vittorio Introini

Saporiti C35 Calypso-Leder-Loungesessel von Vittorio Introini

$2,110Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 32.29 in D 27.56 in

Saporiti C35 Calypso-Leder-Loungesessel von Vittorio Introini

Located in Berlin, DE

impeccable. The Calypso has become a popular design icon of the 80s, as it is also available in colorful

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Leather

Pair of Calypso armchairs by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia, Italy, 1970s
Pair of Calypso armchairs by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia, Italy, 1970s

Pair of Calypso armchairs by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Italia, Italy, 1970s

By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

This pair of Calypso armchairs by Vittorio Introini represents an iconic example of Italian radical

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Black Leather ‘Calypso C35’ Chair by Vittorio Introini

Black Leather ‘Calypso C35’ Chair by Vittorio Introini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Black leather “Calypso C35” chair by Vittorio Introini. Circle back on waterfall seat and chrome

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Saporiti C35 Calypso leather lounge chair by Vittorio Introini
Saporiti C35 Calypso leather lounge chair by Vittorio Introini

Saporiti C35 Calypso leather lounge chair by Vittorio Introini

By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti

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Calypso String Chair by Bernard Goss for Pandar, Melbourne, 1956

Calypso String Chair by Bernard Goss for Pandar, Melbourne, 1956

By Bernard Goss

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. Advertised as the 'Calypso' chair, it suggests warm breezes and relaxation both in shape and in name. It

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Calypso Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the calypso chair you’re looking for. Each calypso chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, hardwood and leather. There are 1 variations of the antique or vintage calypso chair you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect calypso chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each calypso chair bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made calypso chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Peter Brown (Australian) and Royal Botania are consistently popular.

How Much is a Calypso Chair?

The average selling price for a calypso chair at 1stDibs is $1,100, while they’re typically $700 on the low end and $2,800 for the highest priced.

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.