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
Heywood Wakefield Eames Style Rosewood Chair and Ottoman
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a finely crafted chair and ottoman by Heywood Wakefield. The back is made of bentwood and
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Eames Style Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic Eames lounge chair and ottoman, featuring supple leather upholstery and a molded wood frame
Leather, Oak
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
$1,995 / set
H 39 in W 32.5 in D 24 in
MCM Eames Plycraft Style Lounge Chair & Ottoman Newly Reupholstered Black Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Eames Plycraft Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman Newly Reupholstered in Black
Metal
Walnut Tufted George Mulhauser Style Mr. Chair & Ottoman
By Plycraft, Arne Jacobsen, George Mulhauser, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for ONE chair with ottoman. The second chair has been sold. Beautifully restored
Metal
Mid Century Modern Plycraft Mulhauser Mr Chair and Ottoman
By George Mulhauser
Located in Tulsa, OK
functional and aesthetically pleasing. 2. **Eames-Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman**: One of Plycraft's most
Faux Leather, Walnut
$4,995 / set
H 39.5 in W 33 in D 30 in
MCM Plycraft Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Saddle Color Italian Leather Attributed
By Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid Century Modern (MCM) Style Mid to Late 20th Century Plycraft Eames style lounge chair
Metal
Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman Aviator Style
By Plycraft, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
Exclusive handmade aviator style leather eames lounge chair and ottoman. The frame is made from
Aluminum
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Style Leather Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Naples, IT
An icon of midcentury, this pouf, also known as ottoman 671, was made in the style of the ingenious
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 16 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Selig Mid Century Modern Eames Style Chrome Walnut Footstool Ottoman
By Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Selig Mid Century Modern Eames Style Chrome Walnut and Brown Leather Footstool Ottoman
Chrome
Eames Styled Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
adjustable spring action for the seating. In the manner of Herman Miller and Ray/Charles Eames. The ottoman
Vintage Eames Style Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Charles Eames
Located in Kingston, NY
Vintage Eames style lounge chair with ottoman. Measures 33" H x 35" W x 32" D approximate seat
Aluminum
Midcentury Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage classic Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller style lounge chair and matching ottoman
Leather, Walnut
Eames Style White Leather Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1970s Herman Miller Eames style lounge chair and ottoman in rosewood. Upholstered in
Leather, Mahogany
Iconic Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Houston, TX
Classic lounge chair inspired by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The rosewood color
Leather
Unique Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Aviator Style
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Exclusive handmade aviator style leather Eames lounge chair and ottoman. The frame is made from
Aluminum
Eames style Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in North Miami, FL
Eames style lounge chairs and ottoman circa 1960's with recliner .
Plywood, Faux Leather
Midcentury Eames Style Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Selig, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern tan leather Eames style lounge and stool, by Frank Doerner for Selig
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Eames Style Swivel Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Eames Style Swivel Lounge Chair & Ottoman. Featuring an
Metal, Chrome
Classic Vintage Plycraft Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Plycraft, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Plycraft lounge chair and ottoman Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chair and matching
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Selig, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
seating. In the style of Herman Miller and Ray or Charles Eames. Ottoman dimensions: 17 in. deep x 21 in
Bentwood
Eames Style Bentwood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Astoria, NY
Eames Style Bentwood Lounge Chair and Ottoman, covered in beige leather and on aluminum swivel
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-Century Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Plycraft, George Mulhauser, Charles and Ray Eames, Kipp Stewart
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century lounge chair and ottoman in the style of the iconic Eames lounge. Made from bentwood
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 32 in W 32.75 in D 32.75 in
Modern Eames Style Walnut Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Silver Velvet
By Charles Eames
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous and modern Eames style walnut lounge chair and ottoman freshly upholstered in a lush
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Selig, Plycraft, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. In the style of Herman Miller and Ray or Charles Eames. Excellent overall vintage condition with only
Faux Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Eames Style Chair and Ottoman in Coated White Linen Blend Upholstery
By Charles Eames
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Eames style chair and ottoman in coated white linen blend upholstery. Brand new upholstery, with
Eames Styled Walnut Leather Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman by Selig
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
One of the closest designs of the iconic Eames lounge chair and ottoman in size and proportions
Chrome
Classic Modernist Leather Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Selig
By Selig, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic modernist leather Eames style lounge chair and ottoman by Selig, nice original condition
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
Pair of Eames Style Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Italian pair of Eames style lounge chairs and ottomans with leather upholstery.
Chrome
Sold
H 41 in W 34 in D 29 in
Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Leather, Plycraft, Classic Modernist
By Plycraft, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Plycraft lounge chair and ottoman, Amazing original condition, Extremely comfortable
Chrome
Plycraft Eames Style Walnut & White Leather Lounge & Ottoman
By Plycraft
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern lounge chair and ottoman made by Plycraft. A walnut shell with new white
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Plycraft Eames-Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
-offs of the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, many people think the Plycraft lounge is much more
Plywood
Sold
H 40 in W 32 in L 40 in
Mid-Century Modern Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman Eames Herman Miller Style
By Plycraft, Charles Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, by Plycraft, circa the 1960s, in the style of Eames for Herman Miller. In good vintage condition. The
Leather
Sold
H 38 in W 35.25 in D 34 in
Eames Style Lounge Chair / Recliner, with Built in Ottoman Made by Plycraft
By Charles Eames, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Eames Style lounge chair / recliner, with built in ottoman ', foot rest, made by PLYCRAFT
Chrome
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
White Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Style of Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussels, BE
White lounge chair and ottoman in style of Charles and Ray Eames- A pair available.
Wood
Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, Eames Style
By George Mulhauser
Located in Buffalo, NY
Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, Styled after the Classic 670 and 671 lounge
Naugahyde, Plywood
Sold
H 40.5 in W 34 in D 31 in
1960s Vintage Plycraft Inc Eames Style Rich Brown Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Plycraft, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1960s Plycraft lounge chair in the style of Charles and Ray Eames chair for Herman Miller. This
Leather, Plywood
Sold
H 38.59 in W 31.5 in D 32.68 in
Midcentury Selig Lounge Chair & Ottoman Eames Style, Teak & Black Leather
By Selig
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Midcentury Lounge Chair and matching Ottoman by Selig, USA. Inspired by the Eames 670 Lounge Chair
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Eames Style Oak Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Century Modern lounge chair with ottoman, c.1970’s, embodies the iconic Eames-inspired design that
Steel
Sold
H 41 in W 34 in D 29 in
Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Leather, Plycraft, Classic Modernist
By Lou App, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Plycraft lounge chair and ottoman, Amazing original condition, Extremely comfortable
Chrome
Classic Modernist Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Plycraft chair and ottoman, tilt / swivel. Beautifully reupholstered in a classic mid
Chrome
Eames Iconic Herman Miller Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman Black Leather
By Herman Miller
Located in West Hartford, CT
Well made recent reproduction of the iconic Herman Miller chair in ottoman. Leather is real, soft
Chrome
Sold
H 40 in W 33.25 in D 31 in
Vintage Eames Style Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Selig
By Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition Chair: 40”H x 33.25”W x 31” D Seat Height 15.50" Ottoman: 15.50”H x
Chrome
Sold
H 36 in W 31 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Eames for Miller Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa 1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid-Century Modern Eames for Miller style swivel lounge chair with ottoman features molded plywood
Chrome
Plycraft Chair and Ottoman in the Style of the Eames 670 Lounge Chair
By Plycraft
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Nice Plycraft chair and ottoman in the style of the famous Eames 670/671 Lounge chair in ottoman
Chrome
Sold
H 39.5 in W 33 in D 32 in
Mid Century Retro Floral Plycraft Eames Style Chair and Ottoman c.1960’s
By Plycraft
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Eames Style Lounge Chair and ottoman set by Plycraft c.1960’s. Previously
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 40 in W 34.25 in D 31 in
Selig Lounge Chair W/ Ottoman in Chocolate Leather in the Style of Eames
By Selig
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A wonderful walnut lounge chair with matching ottoman in a dark chocolate leather combined with the
Walnut, Leather
Sold
H 32.68 in W 31.89 in L 32.68 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Ottoman in the Style of Charles Eames 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Vintage Eames style lounge chair with its ottoman. Size: Lounge chair: cm. 89 x 81 x H 83 (seat
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Eames Style Recliner Made in Canada
By Charles Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern Eames style lounge chair and matching ottoman made in Canada. Gorgeous tufted
Sold
H 37.25 in W 31 in D 27.5 in
Selig Leather Lounge Chair or Ottoman in the style of Eames or Herman Miller
By Selig
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Herman Miller, Eames styled lounge chair and matching ottoman in a soft saddle colored tufted
Plycraft Rosewood and Leather Eames Styled Lounge Chair
By Lou App
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A soft black leather covered Eames styled lounge chair with matching ottoman backed by a dark
Rosewood
Sold
H 42 in W 31.5 in D 33 in
The Executive a 1965 Eames Style Lounge Chair by Bottemiller for Homecrest
By Homecrest
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Berton Bottemiller for his company Homecrest, an Eames lounge style chair and ottoman
Iron
Blue tufted leatherette chair and ottoman
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Vintage blue tufted leatherette eames style lounge chair and ottoman,wood frame with original
Wood, Upholstery
Newly Upholstered Eames 671-Style Ottoman Or Footstool
By Charles Eames
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
New upholstered 1970s faux leather Eames-style ottoman on a black metal stand.
Iron
Eames Style Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
Eames style lounge chair with matching ottoman, upholstered in pebbled texture leather, American
Leather
Midcentury Eames Style Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous vintage modern lounge chair and ottoman with a molded wood frame. Sleek design and
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Plycraft, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Rochester, NY
Eames style bent stacked laminated plywood swivel tilting walnut lounge chair and ottoman - good
Steel, Chrome
Eames Style Plycraft Chair And Ottoman
By Plycraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
High back swivel lounge chair with matching ottoman by Plycraft. Newly upholstered in vintage style
Eames Style Bentwood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Astoria, NY
Eames Style Bentwood Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, covered in beige leather, the chair on five
Leather, Bentwood
Danish Eames Style Chair and Ottoman, 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Eames style chair and ottoman in teak and steel with seat and back newly upholstered in faux fur
Steel
Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Plycraft
By Plycraft
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish reupholstered swivel lounge chair and ottoman made in the manner and style of Charles and
Metal, Aluminum
Eames Styles Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Plycraft
By Plycraft
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic reupholstered lounge chair and ottoman made in the manner and style of Charles and Ray Eames
Metal, Aluminum
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$3,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.25 in W 35 in D 34 in
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman Medium in Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Fabric
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Seattle, WA
One of the most iconic chair designs of the 20th century, Eero Saarinen designed this lounge chair for Florence Knoll at the request of “a chair that was like a basket full of pillow...
Fabric, Fiberglass
Midcentury Knoll Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Midcentury Modern Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll – Premium Stainless Steel Version Offered for sale is an iconic Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies ...
Stainless Steel
Murano Glass Smoked Single Panel Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
Brass
$6,238 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman by DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern lounge and ottoman covered in tufted black leather with a tubular chrome plated frame. This sleek lounge chair boasts thick cushioned arm rests, a sculpted ...
Metal
Mid Century Folding Lounge Chair made in Yugoslavia after Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid century folding lounge chair, made in Yugoslavia, after the iconic Wegner design. The chair features a solid wood frame, with a woven cord backrest and seat. This example...
Cord, Wood
$5,767
H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 30.71 in
Charles Eames, Lounge Chair and Its dark brow Leather and Rosewood Ottoman, 2011
By Charles Eames
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Charles and Ray Eames Lounge chair and ottoman Herman Miller edition Rosewood and Dark brown smooth leather 2010 Seat: H 84 x W 84 x D 78 cm Ottoman: H 42 x W 63 x D 56 cm Excellent ...
Leather, Rosewood
$1,726 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$2,050Sale Price / set|26% Off
H 32 in W 36 in D 35 in
'Mr Chair' and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, 1960s
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic Mid-Century Modern 'Mr. Chair' and ottoman, designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft in the 1960s. A timeless example of American Modernist design, this sculptural lounge ...
Plywood, Faux Leather
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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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