High Back Shearling Chair
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Maple, Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Ash
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Beech, Oak, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Beech, Oak, Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Wool
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Birch
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Beech, Mohair
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s Danish Club Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Beech
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Pine
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Pine
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fur, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Wool
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Pine
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Animal Skin, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Lambskin, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Lambskin, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Lambskin, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Lambskin, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Wool
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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, 2023High-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.
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