Chaise Lounge By Century
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chaise Longues
Cement
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Wood
Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Sheepskin, Plywood
2010s Italian Chaise Longues
Wood
2010s Indian Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Chaise Longues
Fiberglass, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues
Reed
Antique 19th Century Chaise Longues
Ebony, Purpleheart, Harewood, Holly
Late 20th Century Modern Chaise Longues
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chaise Longues
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Napoleon III Chaise Longues
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Resin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Beech
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Metal, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Polyester, Polystyrene
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Fiberglass, Paint
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Bamboo
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Bamboo
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric
20th Century Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Concrete, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chaise Longues
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chaise Longues
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chaise Longues
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Walnut
Early 20th Century European British Colonial Chaise Longues
Cane, Teak
Early 20th Century French Chaise Longues
Leather, Beech
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chaise Longues
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Ash, Teak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Unknown Chaise Longues
Gold, Silver Leaf
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Chaise Longues
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Steel, Metal
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Ash
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The era that a chaise longue is from goes back at least as far as the 1500s. A chaise lounge is an upholstered piece of furniture that was made popular in France in the early 16th century. This low reclining seat — a “long chair” in English — boasts an elongated form and low back that extends about half the length of the furnishing, affording the welcome opportunity for a sitter to put their feet up and relax. A comfortable common ground between sofas and daybeds, early iterations of chaise longues were discovered in Ancient Egypt and were later frequently used in both Greece and Rome. Shop a variety of chaise lounges on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023There is no difference between a chaise longue and a chaise lounge. The chaise longue is an upholstered piece of furniture that was made popular in France in the early 16th century. This low reclining seat, a “long chair” in English, boasts an elongated form and low back that extends about half the length of the furnishing, affording the welcome opportunity for a sitter to put their feet up and relax. (In the United States, the term is frequently spelled “chaise lounge.”) So, how do you pronounce chaise longue? It sounds like “shayz lawng,” but limiting it to shayz is perfectly acceptable in the States. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chaise lounges on 1stDibs.
- What is a chaise lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A chaise longue chair — or “chaise lounge,” as it is sometimes called in America — is a reclining upholstered sofa that is long enough to support one's legs. A comfortable common ground between sofas and daybeds, early iterations of chaise longues were discovered in Ancient Egypt and were later frequently used in both Greece and Rome. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chaise lounge chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, a chaise lounge can be used in a living room, provided you have enough space for one. In fact, many people like to be able to stretch out and relax on one while enjoying conversation, reading or watching television in their seating areas. On 1stDibs, find a variety of chaise lounges.
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