Chrome & canvas "Apollo" chair by Leonart Bender for Charlton, 1970s.
By Charlton Company, Lennart Bender, Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
‘Apollo’ chair designed by Leonnart Bender for the Charlton Company (Leominster, MA) for their
Steel, Chrome
Eames Styled Leather Lounge Chair / Ottoman by Charlton
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century lounge chair with ottoman in cognac leather with lighter oak wood molded frame and
Chrome
Mid century modern vintage Eames style lounge chair and ottoman
By Charlton Company
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1970s vintage Charlton Company, Inc. mid century modern lounge chair and ottoman in walnut with
Naugahyde, Walnut, Bentwood
Sculptural Chrome and Leather Italian Lounge Chair
By Lennart Bender, Charlton Company
Located in New York, NY
Large-scale lounge chair with big sculptural chrome hoops and a nice dove gray leather. By Leonnart
Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 27.5 in L 30 in
Charlton Century 21 Orbit Lounge Chair Mid Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Frame
By Charlton Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charlton Century 21 Orbit Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern vintage bentwood frame. Item features
Bentwood
Sold
H 29.25 in W 30.25 in L 29.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Triumph I Sling Chairs by Jerry Johnson for Charlton a Pair
By Charlton Company, Jerry Johnson
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of Mid-Century Modern Triumph I sling chairs designed by Jerry Johnson for Charlton
Fabric, Walnut
Italian Polish Stainless Steel and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Lennart Bender, Charlton Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A amazing 1970s Italian lounge chair and ottoman by Stendig. The chair is constructed of solid
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 34 in W 40 in D 42 in
Italian Style Sculptural Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Designed by Leonard Bender
By Lennart Bender, Charlton Company
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous Italian style nickel silver and upholstered lounge chair and ottoman is vintage and
Nickel
Mid Century Jerry Johnson Triumph Walnut Sling Lounge Chair
By Charlton Company, Jerry Johnson
Located in Lutz, FL
Jerry Johnson Triumph Sling Chair in Walnut and channel tufted black fabric sling. Designed by California designer Jerry Johnson in the Unique patented three-point suspension constru...
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Sling Lounge Chair by Jerry Johnson
By Charlton Company, Jerry Johnson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut, Original Vinyl
Walnut
Sold
H 36.5 in W 31.5 in D 34 in
Modernist Rosewood and Leather Eames Style 670 Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charlton Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist rosewood and leather Eames style 670 lounge chair and ottoman. Charlton Company's version
Aluminum
Sold
H 34 in W 40 in D 42 in
Chrome & Naugahyde "Apollo" Chair and Ottoman by Lennart Bender for Charlton
By Lennart Bender
Located in Buffalo, NY
‘Apollo’ chair and ottoman designed by Lennart Bender for the Charlton Company (Leominster, MA) for
Chrome
Vintage Eames Style Swivel Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charlton Company
By Charlton Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Eames Style Swivel Lounge Chair & Ottoman by the Charlton Company for Upholstery This mid
Leather, Upholstery, Bentwood
Flamboyant 1980s Lounge Chair by Goodman Charlton
Located in Pasadena, CA
This statement armchair features many design elements of the 1980s, such as exaggerated scroll-shaped arms, a pinched back, and splayed legs. The chairs' large scale and high back ma...
Chenille, Upholstery
Sold
JERRY JOHNSON
Located in Chicago, IL
Johnson for Charlton Company, Pair of sling lounge chairs. Features scalloped arm details. Featured
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of "Orbit" Lounge Chairs by Charlton
By Charlton Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of midcentury lounge chairs feature a molded wood frame, contoured armrests, and
Upholstery, Bentwood
Signed Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bentwood Lounge Chair by Charlton
By Charlton Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, newly upholstered in gray Herman Miller fabric, bentwood lounge chair by Charlton, USA
Fabric, Bentwood
Lounge Chair by Lennart Bender for Charlton Co., Italy 1970s
By Charlton Company, Lennart Bender
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Very sturdy and comfortable Italian lounge chair with a polished chrome-plated steel frame with an
Steel
Italian Lounge Chair circa 1970, Leonart Bender for Charlton Co.
By Charlton Company, Lennart Bender
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Very sturdy and comfortable Italian lounge chair with a polished chrome-plated steel frame with an
Sold
H 34 in W 40 in D 40 in
Large-Scale Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Leonart Bender for Charlton, circa 1970
By Charlton Company, Lennart Bender
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Large-scale lounge with matching ottoman has a stationary strong steel frame. Arched pieces of 1
Sold
H 29.25 in W 30.25 in D 30.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Triumph I Sling Chairs by Jerry Johnson for Charlton
By Jerry Johnson, Charlton Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic dramatic pair of sculptural Modernist sling chairs designed by Jerry Johnson for Charlton
Fabric, Walnut
Barcelona Chairs for Charlton, Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in New Windsor, NY
Pair of Barcelona style chairs by Charlton Company, Inc., Leeminster, Mass, circa 1970-1980. Chrome
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Jerry Johnson Walnut Lounge Chair
By Jerry Johnson, Charlton Company
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-century sling armchair in walnut designed by Jerry Johnson, circa 1960s. This piece features a sculptural frame that displays well from all angles. Includes the original sling in...
Fabric, Walnut
"Apollo" chair by Leonart Bender for Charlton
By Lennart Bender
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Lennart Bender for Charlton Company. Chrome frame. Naugahyde upholstery. Chair
Chrome
Mid Century Jerry Johnson Walnut Sling Chairs
By Jerry Johnson, Charlton Company
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-century pair of Jerry Johnson sling chairs in walnut. This matching pair features a sculptural frame and the original orange tweed sling seats. Price is for the pair.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Charlton Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charlton Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Eames style lounge chair and ottoman by the Charlton Company. This vintage chair features a bent
Mohair, Walnut
Charlton Bentwood Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair And Ottoman
By Charlton Company
Located in Portland, OR
Mid-century modern bentwood Orbit lounge chair and ottoman by Charlton Company (Leominster, MA) for
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage Stressless style recliner by Charlton
Located in Little River, SC
Stressless style reclining lounge chair. Made by Charlton. Orange vinyl in perfect condition.
$8,953 / set
H 65 in W 98 in D 47 in
Trapezi Six Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
$17,400 / set
H 36 in W 17.25 in D 22.5 in
CraftAssociates Caned Dining Chairs, Bonnie Caned Dining Chairs, Leather Walnut
By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft caned dining chairs, bonnie caned dining chairs, leather and walnut Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/model: Mid-Century Modern Sp...
Cane, Walnut, Leather
Murano ceiling light by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, Italy 1970s
By Leucos, Roberto Pamio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling light by Roberto Pamio for Leucos. Made in Italy in 1970s Takes 1 Edison base bulb. FREE US rewiring upon request. FREE US Continental shipping. NO TARIFFS, Duti...
Metal
Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES SPRING INTO SUMMER SALE Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an Upp...
Brass
$996Sale Price|30% Off
W 66.15 in L 97.64 in
5.6x8.2 Ft One of a kind Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this traditional vintage hand knotted Turkish area rug, crafted from 100% premium wool. This exquisite piece captures the essence o...
Wool
$3,145
H 29.53 in W 13.78 in D 6.5 in
Organic Midcentury Large Pine Tree Trunk and Glass Sphere Wall Sconces, 1970s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Unusual and rare, very large organic wall lamps, each consisting of a heavy tree trunk and three white glass globes. The tree trunks are made of solid pine with a beautiful patina an...
Glass, Pine
$750
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish around Bottom
Located in Warrenton, OR
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish at Bottom This is an absolutely gorgeous piece of coral that looks beautiful from multiple angles. As with all coral...
Coral
Black Lacquer Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Simple black lacquer console table with waterfall legs, elegant color and lines
Lacquer
Italian Modern "Cocotte" Sconces Beige, Wall Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian wall lights. Also, could be used as a bedside sconces. Made with brass and painted sheet metal. Lampshade are adjustable and can light in different directions....
Brass, Sheet Metal
$280 / item
H 35.43 in W 21.25 in D 17.71 in
Garden Or Dinning Armchairs in Black Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor. Price/Piece
Located in Miami, FL
Garden armchairs in black wrought iron Handmade. Dining armchairs PRICE PER ITEM.
Wrought Iron
Cornelia Table lamp
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Shell
$2,765Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 30 in W 29 in D 30 in
Pair Italian Leather and Polished Steel Barcelona Lounge Chairs, 4 Available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of iconic “Barcelona” chairs in the style of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Initially created for the German Pavilion at the Barcelona exposition, each chair features a sturdy poli...
Leather
$2,490
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS 14 Lounge Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 14 lounge chair in patinated cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970s This robust patinated De Sede lounge chair ensures ultimate comfort and building quality with its solid...
Leather, Beech
$1,150
H 17 in W 38.375 in D 38.375 in
Mid-Century Round Coffee Table in Verde Alpi Marble, 1960s Style
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinctive Mid-Century round coffee or side table in the iconic style of Eero Saarinen. This piece features a distinguished Verde Alpi green marble top set upon a classic white en...
Marble, Metal
1970s Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Hilversum, NL
A stunning vintage armchair, often attributed to Marcel Breuer and dating back to the 1970s. The chair boasts a chromed metal structure and black leather upholstery in excellent cond...
Stainless Steel
Palomino Travertine & Iron Coffee Table Attributed To Kreiss
By Kreiss
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Kreiss Palomino coffee table compressed of an iron base in a bronze finish surmounted by a beautifully beveled travertine stone top. The base with a navette form stretcher and the wh...
Travertine, Iron
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.
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