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Pair of Swiss Reclining Black Leather and Chrome Strässle Chairs by Eichenberger
By Le Corbusier, Marcel Breuer, Strässle International, Hans Eichenberger
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid-Century Modern pair of high-back reclining chairs in black leather and chromed tubed steel
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Danish Adjustable Teak High-Back Lounge Chair
Located in Dorchester, MA
Made in Denmark in the 1960s, this high-back teak-framed lounge chair features adjustable dowels
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Vintage Bamboo & Wicker High Back Lounge Chair Beige Linen Upholstery, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern handcrafted bamboo & wicker lounge chairs with beige linen seat
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Bamboo, Wicker

French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
Located in London, GB
18th century highly unusual French Louis XVI painted reclining wing chair. The very high back
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
H 56.7 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Heron Parigi Canasta High-Back Office Chair 1989, Italy
By Heron Parigi
Located in Vienna, AT
Lorenzo (Firenze) Original Heron Parigi desk chair from 1989 in a rare high-back version with leather
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gioia Meller-Marcovicz, Recline, Lounge Chair
By Gioia Meller Marcovicz
Located in Paris, FR
Gioia Meller-Marcovicz. Recline A stainless steel and Arancio leather foldable lounge chair
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gioia Meller-Marcovicz, Recline, Lounge Chair
Gioia Meller-Marcovicz, Recline, Lounge Chair
H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Leather Recliner Lounge Club Chair by Leathercraft
Located in Lake Worth, FL
back 42" wide 38" deep (back to front upright) 48" deep (back to front reclined) 18" high at seat
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

High Back Lounge Chair, Leather Webbed & Solid Oak Wood in the Style of J. Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
with a confortable reclining high back. Great wood grain and nice patina.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

MCM Black Leather Recliner
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Inches 41" high at back 30.25" wide 36" deep (back to front) closed 65.5" deep reclined 18" high at seat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

MCM Black Leather Recliner
MCM Black Leather Recliner
H 41 in W 30.25 in D 36 in
Gioia Meller-Marcovicz, Recline, Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Gioia Meller Marcovicz
Located in Paris, FR
chairs. Each with a rectangular back and seat covered with dyed leather on a stainless folding structure
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare English Victorian Mahogany Reclining Library Chair, circa 1840
Located in Salisbury, GB
This rare Victorian mahogany reclining library chair was made circa 1840. The mahogany frame
Category

Antique 1830s English Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Milo Baughman Sculpted Walnut Reclining Chair for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant reclining chair designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc. in the United States circa 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Easy Recliner Chair in Off-White Sheepskin, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The creation of this mid-century lounge chair revolves around the use of high-quality materials
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Cherry

Cleo Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
By De Sede, Georg Appeltshauser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Five-star base high-gloss polished aluminum. Construction: Seat, footrest, back, armrest: metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Cleo Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
By De Sede, Georg Appeltshauser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Five-star base high-gloss polished aluminum. Construction: Seat, footrest, back, armrest: metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Expertly Restored - Nordic Modern Sculpted Rosewood Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Other Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back Walnut and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back White Oak and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy
Located in New York, NY
positions whether upright or fully reclined. The supportive high back enables one to lounge comfortably at a
Category

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

Materials

Cherry

Swift Easy Chair, Handmade Modern Spindle Back Maple and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern 1970s Swivel Pod Chair Recliner with Faux Fur Arms
By Overman, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
look and comfort. The reclining chair tilts back. Release the lever underneath the seat to adjust
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Vodder Sculpted Teak & Boucle Reclining Lounge Chair for France & Son
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Vodder sculpted teak & Boucle reclining lounge chair for Sibast Møbler
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Teak

Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Teak Reclining Chair with Ottoman for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Teak

Stylish Danish Modern Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen Two-Position Reclining Chair
By Alf Svensson
Located in San Francisco, CA
lounge chair; this hip and very comfortable high back leather-upholstered chair with paddle-form arms and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Arts Swivel Spindle Back Chair
By Thomas Moser
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Studio Craft Arts Swivel Spindle Back chair in the style of Thomas Moser
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Home Theater Odyssey Recliners by Rick Lee for American Leather
By American Leather
Located in Lake Worth, FL
" wide (all 4 chairs connected) 31" wide individually 64" deep (back to front) when reclined 36" deep
Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Zanotta Lord Reclining Swivel Armchair with Feet by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Lord Reclining Swivel Armchair with Feet by Alfredo Häberli Reclining swivel armchair on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Zanotta Lord Reclining Swivel Armchair with Castors by Alfredo Häberli
By Zanotta, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Lord Reclining Swivel Armchair with Castors by Alfredo Häberli Reclining swivel armchair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Beech and Ash Wheel Back Reclining Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Beech and Ash Wheel Back Reclining Chair This is a good traditional Beech and Ash arm chair it has
Category

Vintage 1930s Country Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Edwardian Steamer Chair, Folding Leather Deck Chair Edwardian Steamer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
perfect statement piece for any room. The chair is 105” high at the back, 23” wide and 26 on the floor
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Vodder FD 164 Chair for France and Son
By Arne Vodder
Located in Solihull, GB
High back Arne Vodder FD164 chair manufactured by France and Son, Denmark. The chair can be set
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder FD 164 Chair for France and Son
Arne Vodder FD 164 Chair for France and Son
H 40.16 in W 31.11 in D 29.93 in
Bamboo Swivel Lounge Chair 1970's
Located in Fulton, CA
condition. High-back measures 43 inches. Classic, comfort and condition. Swivels, does not tilt or recline
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Swivel Lounge Chair 1970's
Bamboo Swivel Lounge Chair 1970's
H 43 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous pair of Art Deco recliner chairs in oak. With high backs, sweeping curved arms, and
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs
H 34.65 in W 24.61 in D 32.68 in
Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage Børge Mogensen model 2254 reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed in 1954 for
Category

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

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Toshiyuki Kita ‘Wink’—Articulating Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1981
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
five articulating joints, allowing the chair to recline, as well as convert from a lounge chair to a
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Colonial Plantation Woven Lounge Chair Curved Paddle Armrest
Located in Rümmingen, BW
this chair stand out are the curved armrests which are a sign of especially high quality work. The
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen Sled Chairs BM-2254 and Stool 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Handewitt, DE
. Model BM-2254 high back chair with reclining function. As well the matching footstool. New cushion and
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Lounge Chair Ottoman by Svend Langkilde
By Svend Langkilde
Located in Emeryville, CA
A super comfortable vintage high-back reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Svend
Category

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

Materials

Wool, Teak

1920s Pair of Rosewood Cane Seat Folding Lounge Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
reclined back are both sturdy and comfortable. The measure 14" in width, 24" in depth and 26" in height
Category

Early 20th Century English Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Vintage Post Modern Donghia Luciano Lounge Chair & Ottoman Newly Upholstered
By Donghia
Located in Chicago, IL
fully restored and recovered it in a high end Italian mohair. The chair and ottoman are fully
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
structures that evoke the high-end craftsmanship of both design movements. Each chair features a reclined
Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Ottoman Set By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Associates features a fully upholstered, high-back, sculpted silhouette with walnut armrests and walnut 4
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Ottoman Set By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Associates features a fully upholstered, high-back, sculpted silhouette with walnut armrests and walnut 4
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Ilmari Lappalainen "Pulkka" Adjustable Leather and Aluminum Lounge Chair
By Asko, Jacques Adnet, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Miami, FL
in 3 positions to go from a seated high back position to a lounging reclined chaise position
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Ivory Bouclé Swivel Chairs & Ottoman for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
swivel lounge chairs are perfect for a Malibu beach house or a sky high condo to overlook that killer
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Paul Laszlo Hollywood Regency Slipper Chair in Off White Bouclé circa 1940s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Saint Louis, MO
and recline an arm over the scroll top or seat back. Splayed rear legs continue the curved theme and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Toshiyuki Kita Wink Charcoal Gray Leather Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Miami, FL
padding, the high back armchair conforms to the shape of the body. Tongue-in-cheek and agile, it can
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mongolian Shearling Easy Chair with Tapered Wood Legs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stunning chair revolves around high-quality materials, comfort, and the mastery of the era’s
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs with Tapered Legs, Europe circa 1950
Located in Utrecht, NL
Europe. This pair of mid-century chairs revolves around high-quality materials, comfort, and the mastery
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Art Deco Style Royal Blue Velvet Portrait Lounge Chairs by Jofco, a Pair
By Andrew Gower
Located in Secaucus, NJ
and craftmanship by Jofco. Features a perfectly curved design and gently reclined back for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood, Maple

Vintage Mid-Century Swiss Modern Leather & Bent Wood Lounge Chair from Giroflex
By Giroflex Stoll, Martin Stoll
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
upholstered in natural leather. The chair is set in one position, it does not recline. The seat is 39 cm high.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner 'Concha' Lounge Chairs for Forma, Brazil, c 1960
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Forma Brazil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elegant scoop chair with its slightly reclined back sits atop a sculptural patinated iron base. We
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Ole Wanscher 'Rungstedlund' Chairs
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Dronten, NL
chairs are designed by the Danish designer Ole Wanscher and feature a slightly reclining back and a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Set of Four Ole Wanscher 'Rungstedlund' Chairs
Set of Four Ole Wanscher 'Rungstedlund' Chairs
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Antique leather reclining library chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
Antique reclining library chair This Antique reclining library chair was made circa 1860. A rare
Category

Antique 1860s Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Double Seater Suspended Recliner Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Description The Double Recliner lounger, (also available on a base stand) is sculptural and
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Garden Ornaments

Materials

Steel

Knoll Generation Black Ergonomic Office Desk Chair Fully Adjustable, Brand New
By Formway Design Studio, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Knoll Generation black ergonomic office desk chair fully adjustable, brand new. Generation by Knoll
Category

2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charles & Ray Eames EA119 Executive Office Chair by Vitra
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
popular office furniture since its design in 1958. The EA 119 is part of the famous Aluminum Chair group
Category

2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Danish Cabinetmaker High-Back Chair with Stained Beech Arms, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
like wood. This is especially true for Denmark, and this beautiful high-back chair is a great
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

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High Back Recliner Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of high back recliner chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique high back recliner chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. High back recliner chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. High back recliner chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many high back recliner chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Dux of Sweden, Milo Baughman and Folke Ohlsson produced popular high back recliner chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are High Back Recliner Chairs?

Prices for high back recliner chairs start at $1,100 and top out at $3,995 with the average selling for $2,305.

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 High Back Recliner Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.