Balloon Lounge Chair by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The iconic balloon lounge chair by highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen, who designed the
Suede
$1,169
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Mid-century Suede Leather Balloon Lounge Chair by Hans Olsen, 1960s, Denmark
By Hans Olsen
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid-century Modern Suede Leather Balloon Lounge Chair by Hans Olsen, 1960s, Denmark Measurements
Metal
$1,200
H 25.25 in W 29.1 in D 21.7 in
Mid-Century Danish Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen for Lea Design, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The stylish Balloon Lounge Chair is the work of the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen
Steel
$1,999 / item
H 26.78 in W 31.11 in D 24.02 in
Balloon Lounge Chair in Brown Nubuck Leather by Hans Olsen for Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
Danish architect, Hans Olsen, who designed the chair in the 1950s. The design of the lounge chair is raw
Steel
$2,600
H 25.5 in W 30.5 in D 25.5 in
Mid Century Balloon / Hoop Chair in Red Dyed Suede by Hans Olsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Deland, FL
Attention collectors! This splendid 'balloon lounge chair', designed by Hans Olsen in 1955, is a
Fabric
$1,167Sale Price|25% Off
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 25.6 in
Hans Olsen 'Balloon' Folding Armchair in Nubuck 'Suede', Mid-Century Danish
By Hans Olsen
Located in London, GB
Hans Olsen (designer), Denmark 'Balloon' lounge chair, designed 1955 Black nubuck leather with
Metal
$2,030
H 24.81 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
1960's RARE BALLOON LOUNGE ROCKING ARMCHAIR BY HANS OLSEN FOR WARM NORDIC
By Hans Olsen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
highly collectable Balloon Lounge Chair in Brown Nubuck Leather by Hans Olsen for Warm Nordic Please
Suede
Balloon Lounge Chair in Suede, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, Lusch & Co
Located in Tilburg, NL
Balloon lounge chair in Suede 1960s. Distinct midcentury balloon lounge chair in a very
Metal
Uncommon Hans Olsen ‘Balloon’ Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Long Beach, CA
A very uncommon chair designed by Hans Olsen for LEA of Denmark in 1955. Very fun simple design
Fantastic Hans Olsen Balloon Chair, circa 1960
By Hans Olsen
Located in Megeve, FR
A rare balloon chair by Hans Olsen, circa 1960, Denmark. All original tan suede upholstery metal
Suede
Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen for Lea Design, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, LEA Design
Located in Chesham, GB
Designer - Hans Olsen Manufacturer - Lea Design Design Period - 1960 to 1969 Production Period
Metal
Vintage Balloon Suede Easy Chair, 1960s, Hungary
By Hans Olsen
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Rare vintage 1960s "Balloon" chair was designed in Hungary. It features a black metal frame with a
Steel
Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen for Lea Design, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, LEA Design
Located in Chesham, GB
A suede and steel balloon armchair design by Hans Olsen for Lea design. The chair is from the
Metal
Orange Balloon Chairs Hans Olsen
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of balloon chairs/cocktail armchair of the 1960s in the style of Hans Olsen. Construction with
Hans Olsen "Balloon" Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hans Olsen "Balloon" Chair features wood arms with a red suede seat and black iron base.
Suede
Hans Olsen, Balloon Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in London, GB
An early balloon or 'hoop' chair by Hans Olsen, circa 1955, Denmark. All original leather suede
Steel
Hans Olsen, Balloon Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in London, GB
An early balloon or 'hoop' chair by Hans Olsen, circa 1955, Denmark. All original leather suede
Steel
Hans Olsen, balloon chair in suede
By Hans Olsen
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Balloon chair in yellow suede of Hans Olsen by LEA-design. Armrest in teak, iron frame finished in
Iron
Hans Olsen, Balloon - Hoop Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in London, GB
A rare balloon - or hoop - chair by Hans Olsen, circa 1955, Denmark. All original tan suede
Steel
Hans Olsen Suede 'Balloon' Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Suede hoop chair on a black enameled tubular frame with handsome wood armrests and sheep seat
Metal
Cowhide Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen, 1950s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Diest, BE
1950s ‚Balloon’ lounge chair by Hans Olsen (Design 1955), Denmark. Original cowhide. Black
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Balloon Chairs by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian pair of balloon chairs by Hans Olsen. Steel black lacquered frame
Leather, Suede
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H 25.2 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen Produced in Denmark by Lea Design, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Hitchin, England
Balloon / hoop chair by Hans Olsen and produced in Denmark by Lea Design during the 1960s. Original
Metal
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H 26.38 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
Beautiful pair of Vintage balloon arm chairs by Hans Olsen for Lea Design, 1950s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A sculptural pair of Balloon Chairs by Hans Olsen for Lea Design, Denmark, 1950s. These iconic
Suede
Patinated set of 'Balloon' Chairs by Hans Olsen, Denmark 1950s
By Hans Olsen, LEA AS
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Lovely set of two original Balloon chairs by Hans Olsen in beautifully patinated leather
Steel
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H 25.6 in W 30.71 in D 25.99 in
1960s Danish Balloon Lounge Chair In Ochre Suede, Steel & Teak By Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen, LEA Design
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An iconic 1960s Danish Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen for Lea Design. In warm ochre-coloured suede
Steel
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H 27.17 in W 31.11 in D 24.02 in
'The Balloon' Chair in Patinated Light Suede by Hans Olsen and Lea Design, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, LEA Design
Located in Lejre, DK
The Balloon chair in patinated light suede, teak and black painted metal designed by Hans Olsen and
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian balloon chair by Hans Olsen. Steel black lacquered frame. Armrest
Leather
1960s Hans Olsen Balloon / Hoop Chair in Red Suede
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Hans Olsen Balloon / Hoop chair in red suede. Teak arms, iron legs. Purchased from a
Iron
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H 29.53 in W 25.01 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Colorful Balloon Lounge Chairs by Hans Olsen Teak Red Yellow Black, 1950
By Hans Olsen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Wonderful set of two Hans Olsen balloon lounge chairs with teak armrests. A unique pop art design
Metal
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H 25.25 in W 30.38 in D 27 in
1960s Danish Leather Balloon Chair Hans Olsen Mid-Century Suede Sling Hoop Teak
By LEA Design, Hans Olsen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavily patinated original dark brown suede leather, no rips, no tears, some stains, ready to use. Metal frame with teak armrests. W: 30 3/8 x D: 27 x Seat H: 15 / Arm H: 22.25 / Bac...
Metal
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H 29.5 in W 23.6 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century 1950s Danish Leather Sling Hoop Balloon Chair Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Suede and Enameled Steel Balloon or Hoop Armchair, Design by Hans Olsen for LEA. Early and
Steel, Iron
Sold
H 25.2 in W 29.93 in D 24.41 in
Vintage 1950s Real Red Leather Balloon Easy Chair by Hans Olsen for LEA, Denmark
By LEA AS, Hans Olsen
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Balloon chair Design: Hans Olsen Producer: LEA A/S, Denmark Decade
Metal
Hans Olsen for LEA 1955 Balloon Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Hans Olsen for LEA Balloon chair. Designed in 1955 and manufactured with lacquered metal, teak
Metal
Set Balloon Chairs by Hans Olsen for Lea Design, 1960s
By LEA Design, Hans Olsen
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Set of 2 'Balloon' chair designed by Hans Olsen. Black metal frame with seat in suede leather
Leather
Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen for LEA Design, Denmark, 1960
By LEA Design, Hans Olsen
Located in Wilnis, UT
Iconic “Balloon” chair designed by famous Danish designer Hans Olsen, manufactured by LEA Design in
Metal, Chrome
Three "balloon" Chairs by Lusch en Co, Germany 1960s
By Hans Olsen, Lusch & Co
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Green suede lounge chairs and black metal frame. In good vintage condition. In the style of Hans
Metal
Vintage Balloon Chair by Hans Olsen for LEA
By Hans Olsen
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
- Balloon chair manufactured by Lea and designed by Hans Olsen in 1955 - Original without any
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
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
$229,050Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$1,150 / item
H 17.33 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Cube Stool in Patch Umber Made in UK by Sister - Multifunctional & Modern
Located in London, GB
The Cube Stool, is the perfect foot perch or pair it with a brass tray and cocktail glasses for a chic and stylish aperitif hour. Kilims are a staple at Sister for their hard-wear...
Fabric
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
$15,363 / item
H 33.47 in W 86.62 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary 'Savignyplatz' Console Table by Man of Parts, Mist Oak, 220 cm
By Sebastian Herkner, Man of Parts
Located in Paris, IDF
'Savignyplatz' Console Table by Man of Parts Signed by Sebastian Herkner Solid oak wood Finishes available: - Black - Mist - Ivory - Nude - Whiskey Dimensions available: Smal...
Oak
$13,073 / item
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 102.37 in
21St Century Studio Irvine Fusto Concrete Rectangular Dining Table Green Cement
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Rectangular shape dining table part of a collection of modular system in ultra-high performing cement mortar. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available...
Concrete
Hans Olsen, Lounge Chair, Teak, Steel, Suede, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered tubular steel, teak and brown suede lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen and produced by Lea Design, Denmark, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26.0"H x 30.5"W...
Steel
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.