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Garden Egg armchair by Peter Ghyczy for Reuter
By Peter Ghyczy, Elastoform
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Ghyczy Garden Egg comes in a red plastic bowl with white seat covers. The bowl is in very good condition, no chips on the edge of the bowl. The hinge fits perfectly and is not b...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Garden Egg armchair by Peter Ghyczy for Reuter
Garden Egg armchair by Peter Ghyczy for Reuter
H 17.33 in W 28.75 in D 33.08 in
Rare 5 Seating Elements + Corner Table by Otto Zapf, 1967, Germany, New Fabric!
By Otto Zapf
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Here we have a very rare opportunity, a large set of five Otto Zapf 1967 'sofalette' modular seating elements and a very rare 'Sofalette' corner table in fibreglass Newly upholst...
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Fiberglass, Foam, Wood

Space Age Vintage Authentic Plastic Lounge Chair Dieter Rams 1960s Germany
By Dieter Rams
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage authentic lounge chair from plastic and leather in brown and ivory color tone by Dieter Rams, 1960s Germany. A fantastic and freestanding vintage lounge chair desig...
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Ultrasuede, Plastic

Vintage Space Age-Style Smoked Opaque Acrylic Lounge Chair by Raphael Raffel
By Raphael Raffel
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful lounge chair designed by French designer Raphel Raffel circa 1970s. Chair is fabricated from smoked opaque acrylic and has a seat cushion and back cushion for increased com...
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Acrylic

Lounge Seating Elements with speckled fabric and white fiberglass shells
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Lounge Seating Elements designed and manufactured by an unknown German manufacturer. The design has similarities with the Amanta Seating Group from Mario Bellini (B&B Italia). White ...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Wood

Vintage Patchwork Bean Bag brown Aniline Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage Bean Bag upholstered with brown patchwork leather and filled with polystyrene beads. Armchair Lounge Chair in aniline leather. Original leather from the 70ties Best Vintage ...
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Polystyrene

Set of 4 Bohemian rattan lounge chairs plus 1 ottoman, Germany 1980s
By Tito Agnoli, Franco Albini, Bonacina
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 4 sculptural patio chairs plus 1 ottoman. Made from white stained rattan. They have the original fabric upholstered cushions. Very well made German quality chairs. They would ...
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Late 20th Century German Bohemian Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Rattan, Foam

FK6725 Tulip chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Alfred Kill International in 1960s, manufactured by Walter Knoll. Made of fiberglass shell covered by white leather on aluminum tri...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Imposter Chair by Undigested
Located in Geneve, CH
Imposter Chair by Undigested Dimensions: L 170 x W 40 x H 70 cm Material: Aluminum & Plexiglass Imposter Chair, the captivating inaugural signature piece by Undigested. A mesmerizin...
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2010s German Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Imposter Chair by Undigested
Imposter Chair by Undigested
H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 66.93 in
Sculptural Chaise Lounge Chair by Peter Strassl, 1978
By Strässle International
Located in Skokie, IL
Sculptural chaise lounge chair crafted by Architect Peter Strassl in Germany circa 1978. Originally designed for the Kunsthaus Muich exhibition in 1978. The solid beech wooden sp...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Set of 4 Purple Circo Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Purple circo lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings. Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local c...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Seating as Minimalist Sculpture, 4 Elements by Uredat, 1969, Mohair Upholstery
By COR, Klaus Uredat
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Amazing, museum quality, modular 'CORBI' seating set, composed of four elements, designed by Klaus Uredat for 'COR', Germany, 1969 complete with the original purchase invoice dated 1...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Foam, Wood

Set of 4 Purple Circo Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Purple circo lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings. Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local c...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Deutsches Sofalette Modulsofa Set von Otto Zapf für Vitsœ, 1960er, 4er Set
By Niels Vitsoe, Otto Zapf
Located in Mainz, DE
Otto Zapf, Sitzgruppe Modell sofalette aus den 60er Jahren. Unterbau und Tisch aus weiß lackierten Fiberglasschalen, Polsterelemente mit Holzrahmenkonstruktion, bezogen mit weißem Ve...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Organic Material, Fiberglass

Marcel Breuer for Tecta 'The Mobile Manifesto' Chaise Longue in Cane Wicker
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marcel Breuer for Tecta, 'The Mobile Manifesto' chaise longue, model F41-E, cane wicker, steel, rubber, Germany, designed circa 1928 and manufactured 1984 This design by Hungarian-b...
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chaise Longues

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Steel

Caribe Chic Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Caribe chic lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled plast...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Caribe Chic Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Caribe Chic Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
H 28.35 in W 25.87 in D 24.61 in
Green Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled plas...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Green Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Green Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
H 28.35 in W 25.87 in D 24.61 in
Purple Circo Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Purple circo lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings. Technique: Made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local craftspeo...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Purple Circo Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Purple Circo Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
H 28.75 in W 26.07 in D 29.14 in
Coral Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Coral Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local c...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Blue Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled plast...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Blue Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Blue Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
H 28.35 in W 25.87 in D 24.61 in
Black Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local c...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Set of 2 Green Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 green Caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: made from rec...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Set of 2 Olive Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Olive Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved b...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Honey Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local c...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Set of 4 Black Circo Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Black Circo lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings. Technique: Made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local craf...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Black Cielo Lounge High Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Cielo lounge high chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled ...
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2010s German Modern Chairs

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Steel

Olive Circo Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive circo lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings. Technique: Made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local craftspeopl...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Olive Circo Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Olive Circo Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
H 28.75 in W 26.07 in D 29.14 in
Set of 2 Orange Mint Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Orange Mint caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made fro...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Black Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled plas...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Black Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Black Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
H 28.35 in W 25.87 in D 24.61 in
Blue Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local cra...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Blue Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Blue Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
H 61.03 in W 32.41 in D 35.44 in
Set of 2 Purple Cielo Lounge Low Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 purple Cielo lounge low chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from ...
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2010s German Modern Chairs

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Steel

Olive Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local c...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Blue Cielo Lounge High Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Cielo lounge high chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled p...
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2010s German Modern Chairs

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Steel

Set of 4 Mint Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 mint caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: made from recyc...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Set of 2 Caribe Chic Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Caribe chic lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recyc...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Set of 2 Honey Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Honey Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved ...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Set of 4 Honey Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Honey Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved b...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Black Cielo Lounge Low Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Cielo lounge low chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled p...
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2010s German Modern Chairs

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Steel

Honey Circo Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey Circo lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings. Technique: Made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local craftspeopl...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Honey Circo Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Honey Circo Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
H 28.75 in W 26.07 in D 29.14 in
Blue Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame. Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local ...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Coral Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Coral Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local c...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Honey Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local cr...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Set of 2 Coral Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Coral Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved b...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Set of 2 Black Circo Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 black Circo lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings. Technique: Made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local cr...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Mint Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Mint caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled plast...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Mint Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Mint Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
H 28.35 in W 25.87 in D 24.61 in
Set of 4 Green Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 green Caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: made from rec...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Set of 2 Honey Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Honey Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Set of 2 Black Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Black Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Set of 4 Olive Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Olive Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved b...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Set of 2 Black Cielo Lounge High Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 black Cielo lounge high chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: made from...
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2010s German Modern Chairs

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Steel

Olive Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local c...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Set of 2 Blue Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 blue caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recyc...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Set of 2 Black Cielo Lounge Low Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 black Cielo lounge low chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from r...
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2010s German Modern Chairs

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Steel

Honey Cielo Lounge Low Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey cielo lounge low chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled pla...
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2010s German Modern Chairs

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Steel

Purple Cielo Lounge High Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Purple Cielo lounge high chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled...
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2010s German Modern Chairs

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Steel

Set of 4 Caribe Chic Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Caribe chic lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recyc...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Set of 2 Blue Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 blue Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by ...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Olive Cielo Lounge Low Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Cielo lounge low chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled p...
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2010s German Modern Chairs

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Steel

Set of 2 Black Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Black Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved b...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Orange Mint Caribe Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Orange Mint caribe lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycle...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

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German Plastic Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of german plastic lounge chairs available on 1stDibs. There are all kinds of german plastic lounge chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. German plastic lounge chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large german plastic lounge chairs, so small german plastic lounge chairs measuring 14.75 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Dieter Rams, Vitsoe and Peter Ghyczy each produced beautiful german plastic lounge chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are German Plastic Lounge Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,862, while they’re typically $1,195 on the low end and $35,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Lounge Chairs for You

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.