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Sculptural Lounge Chair Carved from Solid Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair resembling an egg with a perfectly shaped seat and back rest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Lounge Chair Carved from Solid Mango Wood
Sculptural Lounge Chair Carved from Solid Mango Wood
$2,400 / item
H 23.63 in W 21.26 in D 23.63 in
Italian Modern, Beige Boucle, Wood, Sculptural Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Beige Boucle, Wood, Sculptural Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1960s Pair of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural lounge chairs. Has brass sabots. Chairs are newly upholstered in gray wood-blend
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs
Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs
$8,900 / set
H 28 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
Vintage Italian Sculptural Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning pair of vintage lounge chairs, expertly designed in Italy during the 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Italian Sculptural Lounge Chairs
Vintage Italian Sculptural Lounge Chairs
$5,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 28.5 in W 30.25 in D 30 in
Sculptural Lounge Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair resembling an egg with a perfectly shaped seat and back rest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Lounge Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood, Modern Organic
Sculptural Lounge Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood, Modern Organic
$2,400 / item
H 24.41 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Sculptural Lounge Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair resembling an egg with a perfectly shaped seat and back rest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Lounge Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood, Modern Organic
Sculptural Lounge Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood, Modern Organic
$2,200 / item
H 24.81 in W 21.66 in D 20.87 in
Sculptural Shell Lounge Chair, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A sculptural wooden lounge chair from Italy, dating to the 1980s. This elegant "Shell Chair
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Birch

Sculptural Shell Lounge Chair, Italy, 1980s
Sculptural Shell Lounge Chair, Italy, 1980s
$8,200 / item
H 27.96 in W 31.11 in D 27.96 in
Sculptural Pair Italian White Wood Elegant Lounge Chairs, 1960's, Italy
Located in New York, NY
This is a pair of beautiful deep and stylish lounge chairs. Incredible shape and newly upholstered
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Pair Of Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti, Minotti, Marco Zanuso, Ico Parisi
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs. Offered is an unusual pair of Italian mid century
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs
Pair Of Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs
$9,450 / set
H 41.25 in W 29.75 in D 33.5 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs with Fruit-Wood Base
By Tomlinson
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1960s modern sculptural lounge chairs with fruitwood base and bouclé fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Fruitwood

Adrian Pearsall Styled Vintage Sculptural Wood Lounge Armchair, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1960s vintage highback lounge chair features sculptural wood and groovy original 1960s fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Adrian Pearsall Styled Vintage Sculptural Wood Lounge Armchair, 1960s
Adrian Pearsall Styled Vintage Sculptural Wood Lounge Armchair, 1960s
$1,463 Sale Price
23% Off
H 41 in W 30 in D 35.5 in
Sculptural Brazilian Modernist Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-century cylindrical armchairs, designed in Brazil circa 1970 by an unknown designer. Each armchair features a unique hammock-like structure of connected wooden slats, supporting ...
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Sculptural Brazilian Modernist Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1970s
Sculptural Brazilian Modernist Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1970s
$17,600 / item
H 24.81 in W 33.47 in D 41.34 in
Sculptural Teak Wood Chair with Stunning Wood Textures
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This elegant round teak wood lounge chair exudes timeless sophistication with its graceful, flowing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs or Club Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural pair of lounge chairs from Italy circa 1980's. They feature solid wood lacered arms
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair Attributed To Vittorio Introini
By Olivier Mourgue, Vittorio Introini, Renzo Zavanella, Saporiti
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair Attributed To Vittorio Introini For Saporiti. This
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood

Sculptural Lounge Chair by Reagan Hayes, American Modern Design
By Reagan Hayes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and sculptural lounge chair designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California by Reagan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 1950's Sculptural Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Offered is a stunning pair of Art Deco club / lounge chairs, circa 1950's. Visually captivating
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 1950's Sculptural Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1950's Sculptural Art Deco Lounge Chairs
$16,430 / set
H 29.5 in W 34 in D 28 in
Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Fabric, Wood, Sculptural Arm Chair, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Fabric, Wood, Sculptural Arm Chair, Denmark, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian Modernist Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Pizzetti
By Pizzetti Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage lounge chairs by Pizzetti of Roma (ca. 1960s, Italy). Composed of low, wide frames
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elegant pair of lounge chairs is an interesting bridge between the 20th century’s earlier
Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s
Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s
$12,500 / set
H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 36.62 in
Vintage Sculptural Danish Modern Style Lounge Chair By Jamestown Royal
By Milo Baughman, Jamestown Royal, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Gio Ponti
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Sculptural Danish Modern Style Lounge Chair By Jamestown Royal Requires Reupholstery
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Suar Wood Chair with Stunning Wood Textures, Natural Finish
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Hand-carved from a single block of solid suar wood, this sculptural chair showcases the organic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Sculptural Teak Wood Chair with Stunning Wood Textures, Espresso Finish
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Bold in form and rich in texture, this sculptural chair is hand-crafted from solid teak wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair resembling an egg with a perfectly shaped seat and back rest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Mango Wood Chair with Stunning Wood Textures, Espresso Finish
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Bold in form and rich in texture, this sculptural chair is hand-crafted from solid mango wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson "Scissor" Sculptural Lounge Chair for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. • Wood’s Second Chance: We believe in second chances, even for wood. Our chemical treatments refine the
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Pair of Italian Sculptural Lounge Chairs in Burnt Orange Red Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Bespoke Sculptural Lounge Chairs in Burnt Orange Red Velvet, Italy. Iconic Italian mid
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod Larsen Danish Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-sanding to ensure perfection. • Wood’s Second Chance: We believe in second chances, even for wood. Our
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech, Walnut

Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Nino Zoncada for Frimar, Italy 1950s
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Utrecht, NL
opposed to its utilitarian predecessors, resulting in exceptional pieces like these lounge chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Nino Zoncada for Frimar, Italy 1950s
Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Nino Zoncada for Frimar, Italy 1950s
$11,000 / set
H 32.68 in W 28.94 in D 27.96 in
Made-to-Order Italian 1980s Lounge Chair— Vintage-Inspired Sculptural Design
By Bauhaus
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Inspired by the sculptural forms of 1980s Italian design, this lounge chair is a made-to-order
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sculptural Danish Modern Lounge Chair & Ottoman by H.W. Klein Reupholstered
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Danish Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman, designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen Sculptural Angular Design
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Danish Modern Lounge Chair, designed by Ib Kofod Larsen, Denmark, circa 1960s. For years this
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1930s Art Deco Lounge Chair Sculptural Form Attributed to Eugene Schoen Reuphols
By Eugene Schoen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Art Deco Lounge Chair, attributed to Eugene Schoen, unsigned, American, circa 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sculptural Wooden Lounge Chairs with Cognac Upholstery, Europe 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
outlines, sculptural details, and a strong design sensibility with timeless flair, furniture from the era
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Post Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural pair of swiveling lounge chairs circa 1980's. These very well made chairs feature a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood, Modern Organic, Burnt Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair with a subtly shaped seat and back rest, providing both comfort and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Italian Lounge Chair in the manner of Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Italian Lounge Chair, in the manner of Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi, Italy, circa 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sculptural Wave Lounge Chair in Original Red Velour with White Molded Base, 1970
By Joe Colombo
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Wave Lounge Chair in Original Red Velour with White Molded Base, 1970s Striking and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sculptural Form Lounge Chairs, Mohair Fabric with Brass Legs, ISA, Italy, 1950
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful pair of restored sculptural form Italian lounge chairs in the style of Gio Ponti dating
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Form Lounge Chairs, Mohair Fabric with Brass Legs, ISA, Italy, 1950
Sculptural Form Lounge Chairs, Mohair Fabric with Brass Legs, ISA, Italy, 1950
$9,600 Sale Price / set
56% Off
H 33.86 in W 31.11 in D 31.89 in
Sculptural Lounge Chair by Bas Van Pelt 'Attr.', The Netherlands, ca 1950s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
joinery and construction techniques. It is a little lower than the standard lounge chair, and that is
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs in High Pile Beige Velvet Brass Plinth, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural Mid-Century Modern Style lounge chairs handcrafted in Florence, Italy, by a
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Single 1950's Sculptural Italian Lounge Chair, royal blue, attrib. to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A Sculptural, organic, comfortable and compact armchair, reupholstered in one of our favourite
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Wood and Linen Chair with Leopard Pattern – Exhibited at Design Miami
By Jordi Ribaudí
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural Wood and Linen Chair with Leopard Pattern – Exhibited at Design Miami. “The Fastest
Category

2010s Spanish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Sculptural Wood and Linen Chair with Leopard Pattern – Exhibited at Design Miami
Sculptural Wood and Linen Chair with Leopard Pattern – Exhibited at Design Miami
$15,944 Sale Price
28% Off
H 67.72 in W 54.34 in D 48.82 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs in the the of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek pair of upholstered lounge chairs straight out of the 1960s. These are all original chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sculptural Art Deco Chair, England, 1930s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Maurice Dufrêne, Jules Leleu
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A wonderful sculptural Art Deco English chair from the 1930s. Sold for customer to reupholster in
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sculptural Art Deco Chair, England, 1930s
Sculptural Art Deco Chair, England, 1930s
$2,701
H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 26.78 in
Sculptural Custom Wood Armchairs Refinished In Your Choice of Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural Custom Wood Armchairs, American, circa 2000s. These chairs were custom made for
Category

Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Sculptural Chair in Alpaca, Italy, 1970s / 80s
By Mario Bellini, Eero Saarinen, Joe Colombo, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A curved scultptural lounge chairs, Italian, 1970s/80s. Newly upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Rare Sculptural Chair in Alpaca, Italy, 1970s / 80s
Rare Sculptural Chair in Alpaca, Italy, 1970s / 80s
$3,241
H 25.2 in W 24.41 in D 40.16 in
Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s
By Olivier Mourgue, Mario Bellini, Eero Saarinen, Joe Colombo
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of curved scultptural lounge chairs, Italian, 1970s/80s. Newly upholstered in a
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s
Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s
$8,104 / set
H 25.2 in W 24.41 in D 40.16 in
Antique French Hollywood Regency Asymmetrical Sculptural Club Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Hollywood Regency Asymmetrical "Snail Scroll" Sculptural Upholstered Club Chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Organic Redwood Chairs and Ottomans by Ken Green Sculptural Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural redwood chairs and ottomans, hand made by Ken Green, American, circa 1970s. They have an
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rope

Sculptural Egg Oeuf Chair Mid Century Modern French Style Petite Size
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Ouef or Egg Lounge Chair, circa 2000s. This is based on a 1950s French design and this
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Don Shoemaker Sling Sloucher Chairs Señal, Sculptural and Organic, Mexico
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
with the country's nature and its amazing exotic woods. The Sling chair is an archetypal example of
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1980s Sculptural Rattan Faux Bamboo Wing Chairs with Ottomans by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of rattan faux bamboo wing chairs and ottomans by Lane. These large sculptural curved lounge
Category

Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

1980s Sculptural Rattan Faux Bamboo Wing Chairs with Ottomans by Lane
1980s Sculptural Rattan Faux Bamboo Wing Chairs with Ottomans by Lane
$1,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 42.5 in W 36.5 in D 38 in
1970s Tropical Sculptural Finely Crafted Rattan Chairs Ottoman, Set of 3
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Organic McGuire style chairs and
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Wood

Sculptural Art Deco Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
. Crafted circa 1930s, this chair showcases a sculptural silhouette with slatted arms and backrest
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sculptural Art Deco Armchair
Sculptural Art Deco Armchair
$4,500
H 30 in W 25.25 in D 31.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern sculptural armchair. The chair has a black lacquered wood sculptural frame
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Armchair
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Armchair
$5,100
H 31 in W 28 in D 30.5 in
Sculptural Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural walnut open-frame armchairs with Classic midcentury styling make a comfortable and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Sculptural Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
$4,400 / set
H 37.5 in W 24 in D 30 in
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Sculptural Wood Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of sculptural wood lounge chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique sculptural wood lounge chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. We have 214 antique and vintage sculptural wood lounge chairs in-stock, while there are 25 modern editions to choose from as well. Sculptural wood lounge chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of sculptural wood lounge chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco sculptural wood lounge chairs are of considerable interest. Sculptural wood lounge chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Karpen of California and Adrian Pearsall are consistently popular.

How Much are Sculptural Wood Lounge Chairs?

Prices for sculptural wood lounge chairs start at $1 and top out at $184,000 with the average selling for $4,900.

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.

Questions About Sculptural Wood Lounge Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.