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Pair of Compact Lounge Chairs on Tapered legs.
By (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino), Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs on tapered Gio Ponti looking legs lounge chairs. The legs
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Italian Lounge Cair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Italian made lounge chair. Petite and compact lounge chair upholstered in a bold black
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Mid-Century Italian Lounge Cair
Mid-Century Italian Lounge Cair
H 27.75 in W 26 in D 24 in
Customizable Wewood Nido Lounge Chair by CHRISTIAN HAAS
By Christian Haas
Located in New York, NY
Nido is a compact lounge chair with a subtle sculptural presence. Its soft curves and silhouette
Category

2010s Portuguese Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Nordic Teak Easy Chair by Fredrik A. Kayser 1950s
Located in St-Brais, JU
A brilliantly-conceived compact lounge chair in sculpted teak and cognac wool upholstery designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Secreto Armchair, Contemporary Design Inspired by Traditional Winsor Chairs
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
compact lounge chair for the living room if necessary. Moulded on a clear brief: “creating an industrial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Paint

Secreto Armchair, Black Lacquered Beech Wood, Contemporary Design
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
compact lounge chair for the living room if necessary. Moulded on a clear brief: “creating an Industrial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Paint, Beech

809 Swivel Lounge Chair Designed by Formstelle
By Formstelle
Located in New York, NY
. The compact lounge chair 809 functions as a “small brother” of the successful lounge chair 808, and as
Category

2010s German Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

809 Swivel Lounge Chair Designed by Formstelle
809 Swivel Lounge Chair Designed by Formstelle
H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 27.56 in
808 Swivel Recliner Lounge Chair with Ottoman Designed by Formstelle
By Formstelle
Located in New York, NY
. The compact lounge chair 809 functions as a “small brother” of the successful lounge chair 808, and as
Category

2010s German Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

808 Swivel Recliner Lounge Leather Chair with Ottoman Designed by Formstelle
By Formstelle
Located in New York, NY
. The compact lounge chair 809 functions as a “small brother” of the successful lounge chair 808, and as
Category

2010s German Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Swedish Mid-Century Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
A comfortable chair with a stunning minimalist design and a buttery soft leather seat. The arms and
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Swedish Mid-Century Lounge Chair
Swedish Mid-Century Lounge Chair
H 38 in W 28 in D 34 in
Pair of Hans Olsen Lounge Chairs
By Hans Olsen, Juul Kristensen
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1950s. A stylish pair of lounge chairs by Hans Olsen for Juul Kristiansen. Each
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Cane, Teak

Pair of Hans Olsen Lounge Chairs
Pair of Hans Olsen Lounge Chairs
H 28 in W 26 in D 28 in
1920's Art Deco Lounge Chair
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original lounge chair believed to be produced in the 1920s and designed in the Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm, Oak

1920's Art Deco Lounge Chair
1920's Art Deco Lounge Chair
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Giulia Swivel Powder-Blue Lounge Chair
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
coordinated piping details along the edges, this 90° swivel armchair sports a fresh and compact design where
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Giulia Swivel Powder-Blue Lounge Chair
Giulia Swivel Powder-Blue Lounge Chair
H 28.35 in W 36.62 in D 31.5 in
Andreas Bergsaker Chisel Lounge Chair - Lacquered Walnut for Hay
By HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed for HAY by Norwegian designer Andreas Bergsaker, Chisel Lounge Chair is a contemporary yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Andreas Bergsaker Chisel Lounge Chair - Lacquered Oak for Hay
By HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed for HAY by Norwegian designer Andreas Bergsaker, Chisel Lounge Chair is a contemporary yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Razorblade Danish Brutalist Lounge Chair Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s Danish
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Henning Kjærnulf's lounge chair, known as the "Razorblade," epitomizes Danish Modern design from
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Edward Wormley Faceted Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Faceted Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Dunbar. A nice compact design with the
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

Andreas Bergsaker Chisel Lounge Chair - Black Lacquered Oak for Hay
By HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed for HAY by Norwegian designer Andreas Bergsaker, Chisel Lounge Chair is a contemporary yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Unique 1930/40s Danish Lounge Chair Style of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This beautiful orignal vintage lounge chair, inspired by the designs of Flemming Lassen and Fritz
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

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

Materials

Brass

Andreas Bergsaker Chisel Lounge Chair-Sheepskin Mohawi 21/Lacquered Walnut-Hay
By HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed for HAY by Norwegian designer Andreas Bergsaker, Chisel Lounge Chair is a contemporary yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Montis Enzo Velvet Lounge Chair by Geert Koster in Stock
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
its compact dimensions. The streamlined shape and reduced thickness of the external shell create a
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Danish 1940s Mid-size Low Back Swivel Base Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of sublime mid-scale Danish club or lounge chair made in the 1940s. The chairs Bear
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech, Maple

Pair Italian Wood & Leather Folding Tripolina Lounge Chairs, Joseph Fendy, 1937
By Joseph Fendy, Brevettato, Paolo Viganò
Located in New York, NY
-quality leather. These lounge chairs are designed for practicality and remarkable comfort while reflecting
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chisel Lounge Chairs-Sheepskin Mohawi 21/Lacquered Walnut for Hay
By HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed for HAY by Norwegian designer Andreas Bergsaker, Chisel Lounge Chair is a contemporary yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

RFH Lounge Chair - Walnut & Beech/ Hallingdal 227 - by Robin Day for &Tradition
By Robin Day, &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Showcasing a soft, inviting character, the RFH Lounge Chair follows the same design principles as
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Beech, Walnut

Danish 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chair in Red Mohair with Mahogany Accents
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching Danish lounge chair from the 1930s. Set on carved and curved mahogany legs
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

RFH Lounge Chair - Walnut & Beech/ Hallingdal 103 - by Robin Day for &Tradition
By &Tradition, Robin Day
Located in Dubai, AE
Showcasing a soft, inviting character, the RFH Lounge Chair follows the same design principles as
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Beech, Walnut

Pair of French Lounge Chairs 1950s on Brass Legs in Black and Gold
Located in London, GB
French Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs are elegant and compact, reupholstered luxurious in black
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Forrest Green Leather "F141" lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort 1978
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Timeless Elegance of the Forrest Green Leather Swivel Lounge Chair Model F141 by
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Corbusier LC1 Sling Lounge Chairs in Hair-On-Hide Leather, A Pair
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Round Top, TX
comfort. The chairs have a compact silhouette, with hair-on-hide sling seats and tilting backrests
Category

Late 20th Century Italian International Style Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Alias 090 Manzù Lounge Chair in Brown Upholstery with White Lacquered Frame
By Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 090 Manzù Lounge Chair in Brown Upholstery with White Lacquered Frame by Pio Manzù
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Danish 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chair in Red Mohair with Carved Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching Danish club chair from the 1930s or 1940s. Set on mahogany bun feet typical
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Set of Two Folding Lounge Chairs by Marcello Cuneo for Mobel, Italy, 1970s
By Marcello Cuneo, Mobel Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two folding lounge chairs by Marcello Cuneo for Mobel. Sleek chrome frame and leather
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Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair RFH Lounge Chairs-Walnut & Beech/Hallingdal 103-by Robin Day for &Tradition
By &Tradition, Robin Day
Located in Dubai, AE
Showcasing a soft, inviting character, the RFH Lounge Chair follows the same design principles as
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Beech, Walnut

Pair RFH Lounge Chair-Walnut & Beech/Hallingdal 227-by Robin Day for &Tradition
By &Tradition, Robin Day
Located in Dubai, AE
Showcasing a soft, inviting character, the RFH Lounge Chair follows the same design principles as
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Beech, Walnut, Fabric

Pair of Vladimir Kagan "Rock Star" His and Her Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, TX
" his and her rockers in rich red leather. Rounded forms in compact rocking chairs with hidden wooden
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Of Lounge Chairs by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy, Finland, 1940s
By Boman OY, Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Karis, Nyland
Carl-Johan Boman for Oy Boman AB rare pair of easy, lounge or slipper chairs with elegantly curved
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Alias 090 Manzù Lounge Chair in Black Leather Seat with Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 090 Manzù Lounge Chair in Black Leather Seat with Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Pio Manzù
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 090 Manzù Lounge Chair in Brown Leather Seat with White Lacquered Frame
By Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 090 Manzù Lounge Chair in Brown Leather Seat with White Lacquered Frame by Pio Manzù
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 090 Manzù Lounge Chair in White Leather Seat with White Lacquered Frame
By Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 090 Manzù Lounge Chair in White Leather Seat with White Lacquered Frame by Pio Manzù
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant pair of new Danish modern lounge chairs of our own design. The design is
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Mid-Century Lounge Chair in Dark Stained Oak in the style of of Viggo Boesen, 19
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This compact Danish modern lounge chair in dark-stained oak, echoing Viggo Boesen's iconic 1960s
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1950s Mid-Century Modern Sage Lounge Armchairs - a Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
reupholstered to offer both style and comfort. Each chair features plush, removable cushions that promise a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Pair of Ilmari Tapiovaara Colette Chairs
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Cambridge, US
Finland, ca. 1950s. A rare pair of Colette lounge chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko. Each
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Birch

Pair of Ilmari Tapiovaara Colette Chairs
Pair of Ilmari Tapiovaara Colette Chairs
H 29.5 in W 23.75 in D 28.25 in
Norr11 Swivel Little Big Chair by Hansen & Hyldahl in STOCK
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in New York, NY
sculptural and organic shape, the Little Big Chair is a welcoming lounge chair. The soft, low back wraps
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Norr11 Swivel Little Big Chair by Hansen & Hyldahl in STOCK
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in New York, NY
sculptural and organic shape, the Little Big Chair is a welcoming lounge chair. The soft, low back wraps
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Cantilever Easy Chairs attr. Jon Hjortdal, Velledalen Norway 1970s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
remarkably comfortable piece. Crafted from stained and varnished beech bentwood, the chair features a unique
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Artifort F598 Groovy Armchair by Pierre Paulin, M-Chair
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
F598 Groovy or M-Chair is by far his most iconic piece. Its compactness combined with great comfort and
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Chrome Wrapped Swivel Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Take iconic mid-century American furniture for a spin with this classic tub chair from design
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century F598 Groovy 'M' Chair Designed by Pierre Paulin, 80s
By Pierre Paulin, Stol Kamnik
Located in Lucija, SI
The Groovy chair, or F598, was designed in 1973 by France’s top designer Pierre Paulin for
Category

Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Swedish TeVe chair by Alf Svensson for Ljungs Industrier, Dux, 1950s
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson, Ljungs Industrier Sweden
Located in Forserum, SE
A TeVe lounge chair, designed by the Swedish architect Alf Svensson in 1953 for the manufacturer
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Two 1950s Danish Safari Chairs In Oak & Hide Leather by Poul Hundevad
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Poul Hundevad
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of original 1950s folding safari chairs in oak and hide leather by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Compact Size
By Weiman Preview Furniture, Directional, Preview, Milo Baughman
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Sculptural chaise lounge in a compact size, was reupholstered at some point and no
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brocade

Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Compact Size
Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Compact Size
H 29.5 in W 27.5 in D 56 in
Norr11 Sheepskin Little Big Chair by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
By Norr11
Located in New York, NY
With its sculptural and organic shape, the Little Big Chair is a welcoming lounge chair. The soft
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Customizable Norr11 Little Big Chair by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
By Norr11
Located in New York, NY
With its sculptural and organic shape, the little big chair is a welcoming lounge chair. The soft
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Customizable Norr11 Big Big Swivel Chair by Kristian Sofus Hansen &Tommy Hyldahl
By Norr11
Located in New York, NY
Appropriately named, the Big Big chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair. The
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Norr11 Big Big Swivel Sheepskin Chair by Kristian Sofus Hansen &Tommy Hyldahl
By Norr11
Located in New York, NY
compact Little Big Chair. The voluminous shapes are divided into four playfully oversized objects, each
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Limited Edition Piet Hein Eek MVPHE Easy Chair for Spectrum
By 't Spectrum, Piet Hein Eek
Located in Tilburg, NL
Limited edition Piet Hein Eek MVPHE easy chair for Spectrum, The Netherlands. Piet Hein Eek
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Charming Pair of English Slipper Chairs Covered in Tapestry Style Fabric
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming pair of English slipper chairs covered in tapestry style fabric. Great compact scale and
Category

Antique 19th Century George III Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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Compact Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic compact lounge chair available at 1stDibs. A compact lounge chair — often made from fabric, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 176 options for an antique or vintage compact lounge chair now, or shop our selection of 120 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect compact lounge chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each compact lounge chair bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made compact lounge chair over the years, but those crafted by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand, Pierre Paulin and Cassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Compact Lounge Chair?

Prices for a compact lounge chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $298 and can go as high as $120,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,267.

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.

Questions About Compact Lounge Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    A lounge chair is a type of recliner that is often accompanied by an ottoman as a footrest. It’s merely a comfortable armchair, and the shapes of lounge chairs as well as the materials used to make this kind of seat are extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

    Similar to recliners, there are many styles of lounge chairs. 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    How long a lounge chair is varies. However, they are generally longer than other types of chairs to accommodate a user's feet in an outstretched position. Most lounge chairs are between 73 and 80 inches long. Shop a diverse assortment of lounge chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of names that a lounge chair can be called, like chaise, daybed and settee to name a few. Lounge chairs add a classic touch to any décor. You can shop a collection of lounge chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Not allowing for deviation, a lounge chair is defined as an armless recliner that is paired with an ottoman and designed for relaxing. It is not a reclining chair and it is not an armchair. This is an interesting category where it’s more about the purpose of the chair than the actual design when you get down to it. Shop a collection of lounge chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A sling lounge chair is a chair formed of metal or wooden frame to which a piece of flexible material is loosely fitted. It is used to relax while the sitter remains engaged in an activity such as reading a book or having a conversation. Find a variety of vintage and antique sling lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Whether lounge chairs are comfortable or not is a matter of personal opinion. However, providing a comfortable place to sit is the main function of a lounge chair. After all, the addition of the footrest makes it possible to kick up your feet and relax. Many makers design lounge chairs with comfort in mind, adding features like cushioning and/or ergonomic backrests and seats. Explore a wide variety of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The difference between a lounge chair and an accent chair pertains to purpose. Typically, a lounge chair is wider and deeper than an accent chair and tends to have a thicker cushion. These stylistic differences owe to the fact that lounge chairs are meant to provide luxurious, comfortable seating for long periods of time, while accent chairs are more often intended to add visual appeal to a living room. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    Bedroom lounge chairs are sometimes called chaise longues. The name is French for “long chair” and generally refers to a chair with the length of a sofa and the shape of a chair. It's also acceptable to refer to them simply as lounge chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the Eames lounge chair is ergonomic. The Eames lounge chair and ottoman are created with molded plywood and leather designed to curve to the human form. The Eames lounge chair is a highly coveted furniture item by both home décor enthusiasts and vintage collectors alike. Shop a selection of Eames lounge chairs on reputable sites, such as 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    A fancy lounge chair is sometimes called a chaise lounge. This type of chair has an elongated shape that supports the sitters legs as well as their upper bodies. The name is French and translates to "long chair." On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chaise lounges from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    An indoor lounge chair is sometimes called a chaise longue. However, some people refer to chairs that allow you to elevate your feet while you sit as "lounge chairs," regardless of whether they are indoors or outdoors. Chaise longues differ from recliners, which have moving footrests that can be raised and lowered. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The difference between a lounge chair and an armchair is the specificity of the term. A lounge chair is a type of comfortable seat that allows a user to relax. It typically features an angled seat that puts the user in a reclined position. Armchair is the term for any seating area chair framed by arms. Most lounge chairs are armchairs. However, there are also many armchairs with straight backs that don't fit the definition of a lounge chair. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of lounge chairs and armchairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Opinions vary about what the most comfortable lounge chair in the world is. Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to seating. Generally, lounge chairs that feature cushioning and have ergonomic designs that fit the curves of the human body are comfortable options. One iconic example is the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, which its creators, Charles and Ray Eames, designed to serve as "a special refuge from the strains of modern living." On 1stDibs, find a large collection of lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Although opinions may vary, the most famous lounge chair in the world is arguably the Eames lounge chair. Charles and Ray Eames designed the chair and unveiled it in 1956. The couple famously called their lounge chair and ottoman "a special refuge from the strains of modern living” and described their design as having the "warm receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt." Its design includes a bentwood frame and an upholstered shape topped off with supple leather. Find vintage Eames lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best Eames lounge chair reproduction is really a matter of preference. Herman Miller and Vitra currently manufacture the Eames lounge chair and ottoman. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage Eames lounge chairs as well as a collection of other seating designed by Charles and Ray Eames.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Many people call a lounge chair for the living room a chaise longue, meaning "long chair” in French. It's also perfectly acceptable to call a living room chair a lounge chair, as the term doesn't only apply to outdoor furniture. Find a wide variety of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.

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