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Hans Wegner Cigar Chair

Original Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Made in Denmark for GETAMA c 1950's
Original Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Made in Denmark for GETAMA c 1950's

Original Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Made in Denmark for GETAMA c 1950's

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in New York, NY

Cigar Chair, it was designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA. This example was produced in Denmark, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans Wegner Danish Oak 1950s Cigar Chair
Hans Wegner Danish Oak 1950s Cigar Chair

Hans Wegner Danish Oak 1950s Cigar Chair

$6,744

H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans Wegner Danish Oak 1950s Cigar Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair Model GE-240 Produced by Getama in Denmark, c1950s. The Cigar chair

Category

Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Bouclé

Hans Wegner Danish Modern Cigar Lounge Chair
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Cigar Lounge Chair

Hans Wegner Danish Modern Cigar Lounge Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Danish Modern "Cigar" Model lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, unsigned

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hans J. Wegner Danish Oak & Teak Cigar Chair 1950s
Hans J. Wegner Danish Oak & Teak Cigar Chair 1950s

Hans J. Wegner Danish Oak & Teak Cigar Chair 1950s

$6,744

H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans J. Wegner Danish Oak & Teak Cigar Chair 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans Wegner - Model GE-240 Cigar Chair, 1955 A model GE-240 Cigar lounge chair by Hans J. Wegner

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner "Cigar" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman for Getama
Hans Wegner "Cigar" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman for Getama

Hans Wegner "Cigar" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman for Getama

$12,500 / set

H 30 in W 26.5 in D 30 in

Hans Wegner "Cigar" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman for Getama

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hans J. Wegner "Cigar" lounge chairs and ottoman for GETAMA, Denmark. Rare pair of solid oak lounge

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner Model GE240 Cigar Chair For Getama
Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner Model GE240 Cigar Chair For Getama

Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner Model GE240 Cigar Chair For Getama

$6,199 / set

H 31.11 in W 26.78 in D 29.14 in

Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner Model GE240 Cigar Chair For Getama

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

Classic design from 1954 by the master of Danish Modern, Hans Wegner. Solid Oak frame with

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner Model GE240 Cigar Chair For Getama
Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner Model GE240 Cigar Chair For Getama

Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner Model GE240 Cigar Chair For Getama

$6,199 / set

H 31.11 in W 26.78 in D 29.14 in

Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner Model GE240 Cigar Chair For Getama

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

Classic design from 1954 by the master of Danish Modern, Hans Wegner. Solid Oak frame with

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Cigar Chair Model GE240 by Hans J Wegner for Getama
Cigar Chair Model GE240 by Hans J Wegner for Getama

Cigar Chair Model GE240 by Hans J Wegner for Getama

$5,382

H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in

Cigar Chair Model GE240 by Hans J Wegner for Getama

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

A very nice example of this classic chair, freshly uphosltered in Mocha coloured Boucle fabric. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Modern Hans Wegner GETAMA Cigar Chairs, Ottoman, Denmark, Oak Set of 3
Danish Modern Hans Wegner GETAMA Cigar Chairs, Ottoman, Denmark, Oak Set of 3

Danish Modern Hans Wegner GETAMA Cigar Chairs, Ottoman, Denmark, Oak Set of 3

$8,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 30.5 in W 27 in D 30.5 in

Danish Modern Hans Wegner GETAMA Cigar Chairs, Ottoman, Denmark, Oak Set of 3

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Miami, FL

Danish Modern Hans Wegner GETAMA Cigar Chairs, Ottoman, Denmark, Set of 3 Offered for sale is a

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of GE 240 Cigar Chars by Hans J Wegner for Getama
Pair of GE 240 Cigar Chars by Hans J Wegner for Getama

Pair of GE 240 Cigar Chars by Hans J Wegner for Getama

$9,878 / set

H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in

Pair of GE 240 Cigar Chars by Hans J Wegner for Getama

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

Hopefully, as the photos show, these are a beautiful pair of cigar chairs, the frames in great

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s

Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s

$8,825 / set

H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in

Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.     

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s
Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s

Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s

$8,825 / set

H 29.14 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in

Hans J. Wegner GE 240 Oak Cigar Easy Chairs, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced by GETAMA, Denmark, 1950s. Signed.     

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

New GE 240 Getama "Cigar" Chair and Footstool with Johanna Gullichsen Cushions
New GE 240 Getama "Cigar" Chair and Footstool with Johanna Gullichsen Cushions

New GE 240 Getama "Cigar" Chair and Footstool with Johanna Gullichsen Cushions

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Miami, FL

Danish designer Hans J. Wegner's GE240, nicknamed "The Cigar" due to the outer shape of its armrests, was

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Recent Sales

Spectacular Pair of 1960s Danish Modern Teak Easy Chairs, Made in Denmark
Spectacular Pair of 1960s Danish Modern Teak Easy Chairs, Made in Denmark

Spectacular Pair of 1960s Danish Modern Teak Easy Chairs, Made in Denmark

Located in Victoria, British Columbia

Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern teak easy chairs - (very similar to the Hans Wegner "cigar

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Teak, Wool

Hans J, Wegner GE0240 "Cigar" Oak Lounge Chair
Hans J, Wegner GE0240 "Cigar" Oak Lounge Chair

Hans J, Wegner GE0240 "Cigar" Oak Lounge Chair

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H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in

Hans J, Wegner GE0240 "Cigar" Oak Lounge Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Panningen, NL

Gorgeous vintage lounge chair model GE-240 “Cigar” designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner, Pair of Cigar Chairs Model GE 240
Hans Wegner, Pair of Cigar Chairs Model GE 240

Hans Wegner, Pair of Cigar Chairs Model GE 240

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H 73 in W 68 in D 75 in

Hans Wegner, Pair of Cigar Chairs Model GE 240

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Lund, SE

Cigar chairs, model GE240. Design Hans J Wegner 1955. Made by GETAMA, Denmark. Oak, original

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner 1960 famous “Cigar” GE 240 armchairs in Teak and Fabric
Hans Wegner 1960 famous “Cigar” GE 240 armchairs in Teak and Fabric

Hans Wegner 1960 famous “Cigar” GE 240 armchairs in Teak and Fabric

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Milan, IT

Hans Wegner 1960 famous “Cigar” GE 240 armchairs in Teak and Fabric produced by Getama. Very good

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Hans Wegner Oak 'Cigar' Lounge Chairs Model GE-240 GETAMA, Denmark
Pair of Hans Wegner Oak 'Cigar' Lounge Chairs Model GE-240 GETAMA, Denmark

Pair of Hans Wegner Oak 'Cigar' Lounge Chairs Model GE-240 GETAMA, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Description: Pair of oak 'Cigar' lounge chairs, model no. GE-240. Designer: Hans J Wegner

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans Wegner "Cigar" Chair for GETAMA, Denmark, circa 1950
Hans Wegner "Cigar" Chair for GETAMA, Denmark, circa 1950

Hans Wegner "Cigar" Chair for GETAMA, Denmark, circa 1950

Located in Nashville, TN

Hans Wegner "Cigar" chair for GETAMA, Denmark, circa 1950. Model GE290/4. Original patinated green

Category

Vintage 1950s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Hans Wegner "Cigar Chair", Model GE - 240, Denmark, circa 1950
Vintage Hans Wegner "Cigar Chair", Model GE - 240, Denmark, circa 1950

Vintage Hans Wegner "Cigar Chair", Model GE - 240, Denmark, circa 1950

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Hans Wegner "Cigar Chair", Model GE - 240, Denmark, circa 1950. Solid oak frame with

Category

Vintage 1950s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Pair of Hans Wegner Cigar Chairs with Ottoman, Denmark 1960s
Vintage Pair of Hans Wegner Cigar Chairs with Ottoman, Denmark 1960s

Vintage Pair of Hans Wegner Cigar Chairs with Ottoman, Denmark 1960s

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage pair of Hans Wegner Cigar chairs with ottoman, Denmark 1960s. Solid oak frame with original

Category

Vintage 1960s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair
Hans Wegner Cigar Chair

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair

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H 31 in Dm 27 in

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Simple and masculine armchair designed by Hans Wegner for Getama, Completely restored and

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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Oak

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair
Hans Wegner Cigar Chair

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

The iconic 'Cigar' chair, (model GE-240) from Hans Wegner for Getama, Denmark, designed in 1955

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair
Hans Wegner Cigar Chair

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

The iconic cigar chair from Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Denmark. This example comes with oak frame and

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Teak, Wool

Hans Wegner "Cigar" Chair
Hans Wegner "Cigar" Chair

Hans Wegner "Cigar" Chair

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H 29 in W 28 in D 27 in

Hans Wegner "Cigar" Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hans Wegner designed teak and oak armchair for Getama, Denmark. Completely refinished and newly

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Oak

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair, Model GE 240
Hans Wegner Cigar Chair, Model GE 240

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair, Model GE 240

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H 29 in W 27 in D 29.5 in

Hans Wegner Cigar Chair, Model GE 240

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hans Wegner design "Cigar" chair for GETAMA model 240 in smoked oak, stamped.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner 'Cigar' Chair, Original 1950s Oak and Teak
Hans Wegner 'Cigar' Chair, Original 1950s Oak and Teak

Hans Wegner 'Cigar' Chair, Original 1950s Oak and Teak

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H 27.56 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in

Hans Wegner 'Cigar' Chair, Original 1950s Oak and Teak

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in London, GB

An original Hans J Wegner GE240 'cigar' chair. Produced by GETAMA, Denmark in the late 1950s. Oak

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

Materials

Oak, Teak

Pair of Danish Hans Wegner Style Midcentury Easy Chairs in Teak
Pair of Danish Hans Wegner Style Midcentury Easy Chairs in Teak

Pair of Danish Hans Wegner Style Midcentury Easy Chairs in Teak

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Hans Wegner's Cigar chair. Solid oak bases with armrests in solid teak and a very nice wood grain and

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak, Oak

Hans Wegner GE240 Cigar Chair with Original Upholstery
Hans Wegner GE240 Cigar Chair with Original Upholstery

Hans Wegner GE240 Cigar Chair with Original Upholstery

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H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in

Hans Wegner GE240 Cigar Chair with Original Upholstery

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

An entirely original Hans Wegner Cigar chair with original cushions and upholstery. It is very

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish 1950's Classic Easy Chair in Teak and Striped Wool
Danish 1950's Classic Easy Chair in Teak and Striped Wool

Danish 1950's Classic Easy Chair in Teak and Striped Wool

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Wegner's Cigar chair. Solid teak base with armrests in solid teak and a very nice wood grain and with the

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Pair of Danish Arne Vodder Style Midcentury Easy Chairs in Teak
Pair of Danish Arne Vodder Style Midcentury Easy Chairs in Teak

Pair of Danish Arne Vodder Style Midcentury Easy Chairs in Teak

By Arne Vodder

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Wegner's cigar chair. Solid teak bases with armrests all in solid teak and a very nice wood grain. Newly

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Cigar Arm Chairs
Hans Wegner Cigar Arm Chairs

Hans Wegner Cigar Arm Chairs

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H 27.75 in W 26.75 in D 30.75 in

Hans Wegner Cigar Arm Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Oakland, CA

Pair of Hans Wegner designed cigar-arm lounge chairs in teak wood with green wool innerspring

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chairs
Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chairs

Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chairs

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H 27 in W 27 in D 29 in

Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Oakland, CA

Pair of lounge chairs deigned by Hans Wegner for Getama circa 1955. Solid oak frame with teak

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans J Wegner Cigar Chair, Original Getama
Hans J Wegner Cigar Chair, Original Getama

Hans J Wegner Cigar Chair, Original Getama

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H 27.56 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in

Hans J Wegner Cigar Chair, Original Getama

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, GB

Lovely oak version of Hans J Wegner cigar chair model GE240. Produced by Getama, Denmark in the

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair
Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 cigar chair, circa 1955. Produced by GETAMA, Denmark. Solid oak frame

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Wool

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair
Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans Wegner's most sought after lounge chair: The cigar. Designed in the 1950s and manufactured by

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Pair Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chairs
Pair Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chairs

Pair Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chairs

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H 30 in W 27 in D 30 in

Pair Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful, all-original pair of Wegner lounge chairs. This pair is in excellent vintage condition

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans Wegner Original Cigar Chair, Model GE-240
Hans Wegner Original Cigar Chair, Model GE-240

Hans Wegner Original Cigar Chair, Model GE-240

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hans J. Wegner original oak "Cigar" chair, Model GE-240 for Getama. Newly refinished oak frame

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Original 1950s Hans Wegner GE240 Cigar Chair
Original 1950s Hans Wegner GE240 Cigar Chair

Original 1950s Hans Wegner GE240 Cigar Chair

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H 27.96 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Original 1950s Hans Wegner GE240 Cigar Chair

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, GB

The original 1950s Hans Wegner GE240 cigar chair in oak with new horsehair fabric upholstery

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Leather Cigar Chair Attributed to Hans J. Wegner
Leather Cigar Chair Attributed to Hans J. Wegner

Leather Cigar Chair Attributed to Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hans Wegner attributed Burmese teak cigar armchair with tawny brown leather cushions. Dense grain

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Oak

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Oak

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' chair, 1955 Produced by Getama, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak frame

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chair
Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chair

Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chair

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in L 29.93 in

Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chair

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar Chair, 1955 Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak frame with

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chairs
Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chairs

Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chairs

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans Wegner GE-240 Oak Cigar Chairs

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 cigar chairs designed in 1955 and produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J Wegner, Original GE240 Cigar Chair
Hans J Wegner, Original GE240 Cigar Chair

Hans J Wegner, Original GE240 Cigar Chair

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H 27.96 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Hans J Wegner, Original GE240 Cigar Chair

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, GB

An original 1950s Hans J Wegner GE240 cigar chair, produced by Getama, Denmark. Golden oak frame

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

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner ge240 Cigar Chair with Ottoman
Hans Wegner ge240 Cigar Chair with Ottoman

Hans Wegner ge240 Cigar Chair with Ottoman

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H 28.75 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans Wegner ge240 Cigar Chair with Ottoman

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, GB

Hans Wegner ge240 cigar chairs with ottomans. Pair available. These are original 1950s models from

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chair in Oak
Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chair in Oak

Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chair in Oak

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H 27.75 in W 26.75 in D 30.75 in

Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chair in Oak

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Oakland, CA

Model GE 240 for GETAMA lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner. Solid white-oak frame with original

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Original Hans J Wegner Ge240 Cigar Chair
Original Hans J Wegner Ge240 Cigar Chair

Original Hans J Wegner Ge240 Cigar Chair

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H 27.56 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in

Original Hans J Wegner Ge240 Cigar Chair

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, GB

Original 1950s Getama model GE240 designed by Hans J Wegner. Classic Danish design. Constructed in

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

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Cigar Easy Chairs by Getama in Denmark
Hans Wegner Cigar Easy Chairs by Getama in Denmark

Hans Wegner Cigar Easy Chairs by Getama in Denmark

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H 29.14 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in

Hans Wegner Cigar Easy Chairs by Getama in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of easy chairs model GE-240 / cigar designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Getama in Denmark.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' Chair, 1955 Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak frame

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

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H 28.75 in W 26.78 in L 28.75 in

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' chair, 1955 Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak frame

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

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H 28.75 in W 26.78 in L 28.75 in

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' Chair, 1955. Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak frame

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, 1955

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner Pair of GE-240 'Cigar' chairs, 1955. Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chairs, Model GE 240
Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chairs, Model GE 240

Hans Wegner Cigar Lounge Chairs, Model GE 240

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hans J. Wegner design "Cigar" chairs Model 240 for GETAMA. Handsome Scandinavian design lounge or

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chair for Getama
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chair for Getama

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chair for Getama

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 “Cigar” Lounge Chair for Getama

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans Wegner Model GE240 Oak & Teak Cigar Chair For Getama
Hans Wegner Model GE240 Oak & Teak Cigar Chair For Getama

Hans Wegner Model GE240 Oak & Teak Cigar Chair For Getama

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

An outstanding GE240 Cigar chair designed by Hans Wegner in the early 50’s. This example executed

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, circa 1955
Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, circa 1955

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, circa 1955

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, circa 1955

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner. GE-240 Cigar chair, circa 1955. Produced by GETAMA, Denmark. Solid oak frame

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Original Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Denmark, 1960s
Original Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Denmark, 1960s

Original Hans Wegner GE-240 Cigar Chair, Denmark, 1960s

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An oak GE-240 cigar lounge chair designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by GETAMA, Denmark. The

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Hans J Wegner Cigar Chair, Original Model ge240, Reupholstered
Hans J Wegner Cigar Chair, Original Model ge240, Reupholstered

Hans J Wegner Cigar Chair, Original Model ge240, Reupholstered

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, GB

Original Midcentury 1950s Hans J Wegner ge240 cigar chair. Hans Wegner Footstools are also in stock

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

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Ge240 Cigar Chair, GETAMA, Denmark, 1955
Hans J. Wegner Ge240 Cigar Chair, GETAMA, Denmark, 1955

Hans J. Wegner Ge240 Cigar Chair, GETAMA, Denmark, 1955

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, GB

This Danish armchair in oak was designed by Hans J Wegner (1917-2007) in 1955 for GETAMA. Wegner is

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Danish Modern Cigar Lounge Chairs by Hans J Wegner
Danish Modern Cigar Lounge Chairs by Hans J Wegner

Danish Modern Cigar Lounge Chairs by Hans J Wegner

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Minneapolis, MN

lounge chairs. This set of oak Hans Wegner lounge chairs have their original spring cushions upholstered

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak

The Cigar Chair by Wegner
The Cigar Chair by Wegner

The Cigar Chair by Wegner

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H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

The Cigar Chair by Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lejre, DK

Easy chair GE240 - Oak frame & upholstered with New fabric by Hanne Vedel - Designed by Maa. Hans J

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1950s Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, Denmark
1950s Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, Denmark

1950s Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, Denmark

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H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 29.14 in

1950s Hans J. Wegner Ge-240 Oak 'Cigar' Chair, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - Original springs pillows - Carefully refurbished - Measures: height of seat 42 cm.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Authentic Hans Wegner AP 19 Papa Bear Chair and 'Cigar' Ottoman
Authentic Hans Wegner AP 19 Papa Bear Chair and 'Cigar' Ottoman

Authentic Hans Wegner AP 19 Papa Bear Chair and 'Cigar' Ottoman

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Highly sought after genuine vintage AP-19 papa bear chair designed by Hans Wegner in 1949 and made

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Teak

The Cigar chair by Wegner
The Cigar chair by Wegner

The Cigar chair by Wegner

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H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

The Cigar chair by Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of GE240 "Cigar" chairs in solid oak - New fabric - Great condition. Denmark 1950s (2)

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cigar Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner
Cigar Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner

Cigar Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner

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H 31 in W 32 in D 30 in

Cigar Armchairs by Hans J. Wegner

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A pair of generously proportioned armchairs having solid oak architectural frames with expressive cantilevered paddle arms, the button-tufted cushions upholstered in a warm charcoal ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak, Upholstery

Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955
Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955

Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 'Cigar' Chair, circa 1955

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner GE-240 'Cigar' chair, circa 1955. Produced by GETAMA, Denmark. Solid oak frame

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 Cigar Chair, 1955
Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 Cigar Chair, 1955

Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 Cigar Chair, 1955

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H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 28.75 in

Hans J. Wegner Oak GE-240 Cigar Chair, 1955

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Oak frame with original sprung cushions reupholstered in blue Bute wool fabric. Maker's brand under seat.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Hans J Wegner Cigar Chair with Footstool, Original, 1950s GETAMA
Hans J Wegner Cigar Chair with Footstool, Original, 1950s GETAMA

Hans J Wegner Cigar Chair with Footstool, Original, 1950s GETAMA

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, GB

Excellent condition oak frame Model GE240 'cigar' chair. Designed by Hans J Wegner for Getama

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

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Oak

Hans Wegner Model GE-240 Cigar Easy Chairs by GETAMA in Denmark
Hans Wegner Model GE-240 Cigar Easy Chairs by GETAMA in Denmark

Hans Wegner Model GE-240 Cigar Easy Chairs by GETAMA in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

A pair of easy chairs model GE-240 / cigar designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by GETAMA in Denmark.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Beech

Midcentury Danish Hans Wegner Solid Oak Model GE240 Cigar Chair For Getama
Midcentury Danish Hans Wegner Solid Oak Model GE240 Cigar Chair For Getama

Midcentury Danish Hans Wegner Solid Oak Model GE240 Cigar Chair For Getama

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

Classic design from 1954 by the master of Danish Modern, Hans Wegner. Solid Oak frame with

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak

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Hans Wegner Cigar Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hans wegner cigar chair for your home. Each hans wegner cigar chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and fabric. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hans wegner cigar chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each hans wegner cigar chair bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one hans wegner cigar chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner and GETAMA produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Hans Wegner Cigar Chair?

The average selling price for a hans wegner cigar chair at 1stDibs is $4,134, while they’re typically $1,911 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.

Hans J. Wegner for sale on 1stDibs

Best known for his chairs and other seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tablesHans Wegner was a prolific designer whose elegant, often ebullient, forms and devotion to the finest methods in joinery made "Danish Modern" a popular byword for stylish, well-made furniture in the mid-20th century.

Wegner considered himself a carpenter first and a furniture designer second. Like his peers Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl, Wegner believed that striking aesthetics in furniture were based on a foundation of practicality: a chair must be comfortable and sturdy before it is chic.

In keeping with that tenet, several of Hans Wegner’s best chair designs have their roots in traditional seating forms. The Peacock chair (designed in 1947) is a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair; pieces from the China chair series (begun in 1944) as well as the 1949 Wishbone chair, with its distinctive Y-shaped back splat, are derived from 17th-century Ming seating pieces, as is the upholstered Ox chair (1960). Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair.

Wegner’s most representative piece, the Round chair (1949), gained a footnote in political history when it was used on the TV stage of the first Kennedy-Nixon debate of 1960. That chair, along with Wegner’s more bravura designs — for example, the 1963 Shell chair, with its curved surfboard-shaped seat — bring a quietly sculptural presence to a room.  

Wegner was a designer who revered his primary material — wood — and it shows. His wood gathers patina and character with age; every Hans Wegner piece testifies to the life it has led.

Find vintage Hans Wegner lounge chairs, armchairs, daybeds and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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.