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Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Akin to a tailored three-piece suit, the Trolley Lounge chair’s upholstered pieces are nestled in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Akin to a tailored three-piece suit, the Trolley Lounge chair’s upholstered pieces are nestled in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Solid Teak Danish Lounge Chair, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
makers. This sculptural lounge chair shows how successful these experiments were.
Throughout the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1980s, Postmodern Arc Side Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
What fun lines. The arc, the button tufting, the extra wide seat…so love these chairs. In original
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Sesann Leather Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in Boston, MA
of sitting that is more relaxed and less stiffly formal. Today, as then, it is an open invitation to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mario Bellini 'Cab' Lounge Chair, by Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
inviting, Cab Lounge is a restatement of the Cab chair concept. Nothing short of a masterpiece of
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 80 x W 80.6 x H 104.1 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 77.5 x W 80.6 x H 81.3 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley High Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 80 x W 80.6 x H 104.1 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Low Back Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 77.5 x W 80.6 x H 81.3 cm.
Materials
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vittorio Introini Calypso lounge chair Saporiti Italy 1979
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic original Vittorio Introini Calypso Lounge Chair, a timeless masterpiece designed in 1979
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of French Lounge Chairs by Olivier Mourgue
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Casual and chic compared to the more formal Barcelona chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe, this pair of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Flexform "Mozart" Lounge Chairs & Ottomans/ Tables
By Flexform
Located in Highland, IN
This 1996 design from Italy's Flexform, the "Mozart" chair strikes a nice balance between a formal
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pierre Paulin prototype Blub lounge chair, Artifort 1971.
Rare opportunity to own a one of a
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Fiberglass
Oscar Niemeyer. Lounge Chair "ON1PH" /"Alta", c. 1971
By Oscar & Maria Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in PARIS, FR
formal characteristics of the "ON1PH" chair are therefore marked by the balance between aesthetics and
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Toshiyuki Kita ‘Wink’—Articulating Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1981
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
novel approach to chair design. Exploring anatomical and biomimetic formal motifs, this piece features
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Yngve Ekstrom Lounge Chair with Brown Leather by Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Low Back Yngve Ekstrom Lamino Chair in Brown Leather. Very Nice Condition! This one sat in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Lacquered lounge chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon 70s
By Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Padova, IT
, characterized always with great simplicity and formal cleanliness and very often rigorous like Zen compositions
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Customizable Zanotta Genni Recliner Leather Lounge Chair by Gabriele Mucchi
By Gabriele Mucchi, Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Lounge chair. Chromium-plated steel frame or with natural or black nickel-satin finish, or black
Category
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 42.92 in D 21.66 in
Sartorii, contemporary lounge chair made of steel and wood by CMX
By Ricardo Rodriguez Elias
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
The "Sartorii" lounge chair, made of solid wood and powder-coated steel, is the result of an
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Jean Marie Massaud 'Auckland' Lounge Chair and Footrest by Cassina
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lounge chair designed by Jean Marie Massaud in 2005. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
In
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jean Marie Massaud 'Auckland' Lounge Chair and Footrest by Cassina
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lounge chair designed by Jean Marie Massaud in 2005. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
In
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Scissor Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and iconic Scandinavian Modern Scissor lounge chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
3LC T Lounge Chair by Katavolos Litell & Kelley for Laverne International
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
3LC Laverne International T lounge chair designed by William Katavolos, Ross Litell & David Kelley
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 35.83 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Contemporary Wood Lounge Chair by Tadeas Podracky, "The Methamorphosis" Series
By Tadeas Podracky
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tadeas Podracky
Lounge chair
From the series “The Metamorphosis”
Manufactured by Tadeas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Plastic, Foam, Wood
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 70.87 in
Midcentury Woven Oak Lounge Chair by Edward Durell Stone for Fulbright
By Edward Durell Stone, Fulbright Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury oak and cane lounge chair by American architect Edward Durell Stone, manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
COR Sinus Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
By COR, Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
Located in Vienna, AT
-comfortable chaise longue (The steel spring rockers are depicting a sinus wave) although the lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 34.3 in W 30.3 in D 35.5 in
ONE Wittmann Velvet Miles Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
By Sebastian Herkner, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
QUANTITY OF ONE
Miles swivel lounge cat E-Velvet Harald 3 # 283
Soft, round, inviting, protective
Category
2010s Austrian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 29.14 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Gio Ponti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chairs, model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, white lacquered wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Viggo Boesen Lounge Chairs in Nutwood and Sheepskin, 1930s Danish Modern
By Viggo Boesen, Hos Wulff
Located in Odense, DK
Absolutely amazing pair of 1930s Scandinavian Modern easy chairs attributed to Danish architect
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
H 33.08 in W 29.14 in D 37.01 in
Mario Bellini 'Cab' Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel and Leather by Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
inviting, cab lounge is a restatement of the cab chair concept. Nothing short of a masterpiece of
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 31.89 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Paulin Butterfly F675 lounge chair Artifort 1960s, 1st ed., rare patina
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The "Butterfly" chair, designed in 1963 by the renowned French designer Pierre Paulin, is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
H 26.78 in W 31.89 in D 25.2 in
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Barolo Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic standards. Formally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Nougat Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic standards. Formally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chair 'Dezza' in Light Blue Leather
By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chair model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered ash, metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.03 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Barolo Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic standards. Formally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Nougat Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic standards. Formally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Gervasoni Ghost 06 Modular Lounge Chair in White Linen Upholstery, Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
informal look with ease and speed.
Modular lounge chair w/o arms upholstered with polyurethane foams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in
European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Beech Wood Legs, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
tapered wooden legs relieving its formal weight, this lounge chair is a visual treat with an understated
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 37.8 in W 29.93 in D 37.8 in
"Hanbury" Fabric or Leather Lounge Chair Made in Teak by Dessie' Collection
By Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Hanbury" is a lounge chair, included into the Dessie' collection and manufactured by Dessie', made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Leather
H 28.3 in W 21.2 in D 38.6 in
Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair Mies van der Rohe, Black Leather, Stainless, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Koby Knoll Click
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll Barcelona lounge chair Mies van der Rohe, black leather, stainless, 1960s
Labelled, Knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Wittmann Swivel Miles Green Velvet Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
By Wittmann, Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
days when formal sofa arrangements dominated living spaces. New and different - Miles ahead, in a
Category
2010s Austrian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Imported Italian Modern Cassina 253 Nest Lounge Chairs by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Cassina
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern Italian Pair of Oversized Lounge Chairs with exposed chrome plated steel frames and Pierre
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 47.5 in D 36.5 in
Geometric Lounge Chair in Walnut, Satin Nickel and Leather by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
the two structural elements of the chair’s tubular steel back. The Geometric Lounge Chair uses the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tilt-Back Sheridan Lounge Chair in Walnut Cane & Brass
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant lounge chair was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the late 1960s and was only
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.25 in W 27.5 in D 37.5 in
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Cafe Brown Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic standards. Formally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
De Sede DS-279 Lounge Chair in Coloral Grey Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic standards. Formally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
De Sede DS-279 Lounge Chair in Coloral Grey Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic standards. Formally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Cafe Brown Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic standards. Formally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
"S. Marco" Lounge Low Chair by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez for Driade
By Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"S. Marco" is an elegant lounge low chair with ebonized beechwood legs and polyurethane foams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech
H 25.9 in W 24.8 in D 27.5 in
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather
By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chairs, model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered ash, metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.03 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Sabbia Upholstery & Wood Legs by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic standards. Formally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
De Sede DS-279 Lounge Chair with Castors in Cuoio Leather by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic standards. Formally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
De Sede DS-278 Lounge Chair in Sabbia Upholstery & Wood Legs by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic standards. Formally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
De Sede DS-279 Lounge Chair with Castors in Cuoio Leather by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic standards. Formally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Rare MP-81 Lounge Chair and Ottoman In Original Leather by Percival Lafer, 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
This artwork embodies Percival's unique artistic essence. It presents innovative formal and
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
H 35.44 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 in
GUFRAM Detecma Lounge in Blue by Tullio Regge
By Tullio Regge, Gufram Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
formal definition; a recliner floor seat, which was part ottoman and part chaise longue, and that gave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Resin
GUFRAM Detecma Lounge in Yellow by Tullio Regge
By Tullio Regge, Gufram Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
formal definition; a recliner floor seat, which was part ottoman and part chaise longue, and that gave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Resin
GUFRAM Detecma Lounge in Green by Tullio Regge
By Tullio Regge, Gufram Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
formal definition; a recliner floor seat, which was part ottoman and part chaise longue, and that gave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Resin
GUFRAM Detecma Lounge in Orange by Tullio Regge
By Tullio Regge, Gufram Furniture
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
formal definition; a recliner floor seat, which was part ottoman and part chaise longue, and that gave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Resin
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Formal Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic formal lounge chair available at 1stDibs. A formal lounge chair — often made from fabric, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are 174 variations of the antique or vintage formal lounge chair you’re looking for, while we also have 146 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the formal lounge chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A formal lounge chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Cassina, De Sede and Christian Werner each produced at least one beautiful formal lounge chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Formal Lounge Chair?
A formal lounge chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,180, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $138,500.
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 Formal Lounge Chair
- What is a lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024A 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, 2023The 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.
- What is a sling lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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.
- Are lounge chairs comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Whether 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.
- 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.
- What are lounge chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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.
- What makes a lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Not 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.
- How long is a lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024How 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023The 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 ExpertNovember 21, 2023Opinions 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, 2023Although 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, 2023A 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, 2023An 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 ExpertDecember 12, 2023Bedroom 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 ExpertDecember 12, 2023What 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022In order to repair a Bertoia lounge chair, it is recommended to take your furniture to a licensed, experienced repair shop to avoid damaging your Bertoia further. The Knoll website also has tips and tricks for general maintenance. Shop a collection of properly vetted Bertoia chairs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Only 10 Lockheed Lounge Chairs were made. In addition, Marc Newson made four artist's proofs and one prototype. He created the sleek aluminum chair in 1988 and spent six months handcrafting the chairs. In 1993, the chair became widely known due to its appearance in Madonna's music video for the song “Rain.” On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Marc Newson furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, 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 ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Many 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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