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Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chair, fabric upholstery, teak Denmark, 1950s
Comfortable lounge chair by
Category
Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s
Comfortable lounge chair by Danish
Category
Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair & Ottoman for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn, Denmark, 60's
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair & Ottoman for A. Mikael Laursen & Søn, Denmark, 60's. This piece has
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
H 38 in W 29 in D 33.25 in
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, lounge chair, fabric, oak, Denmark, 1960s.
This lounge chair was designed by Illum
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, 'Ox' lounge chair, sheepskin, teak, Denmark 1960s
Well-designed easy chair newly
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, armchair, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
This well-designed armchair shows an unusual
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair Model 'ML91' 1950s / New Upholstered!
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Handewitt, DE
Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen, Danish organic shaped lounge chair with ottoman. Model ML91
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Illum Wikkelso lounge chair and foot stool in leather Denmark 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped lounge set designed by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark 1960. This exquisite lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Lounge Chair Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and interesting chair design.
Limited production.
Survivor.
360 degree form with new upholstery, hand stitched in the manner as found.
It can be sat in and positioned from any ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ringstol Lounge by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Minneapolis, MN
style angle. this is a vintage original chair, quite comfortable. Designed by Illum Wikkelso in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Illum Wikkelsø Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, pair of lounge chairs, fabric upholstery, wood, Denmark, 1950s
Lovely and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ox Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Danish teak and vinyl 'Ox' lounge chair.
Measure: Seat depth 20".
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Illum Wikkelsø Leather Lounge Chair for Aarhus
By Illum Wikkelsø, Aarhus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1958 by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø for Aarhus, this lounge chair features the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol "Hoop" Chair
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic mid-century modern hoop chair, designed by Illum Wikkelsø, features a round walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Rope, Walnut
Pair of High Back "Capella" Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of rosewood "Capella" series lounge chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Illum Wikkelso for Mikael Laursen Danish Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oakland, CA
Illum Wikkelsø Danish lounge chair and ottoman, produced by A. Mikael Laursen, circa 1959, Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Classic pair Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol Lounge Chairs Scandinavian Modern Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning matched pair Ringstol Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, woven wicker seats and backs ..All
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 27 in W 31.5 in D 29 in
"Capella" lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in PARIS, FR
"Capella" armchair designed by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. With beautiful proportions, its
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Rare Illum Wikkelso for N Eilersen Woven Lounge Chair Danish Modern
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare ILLUM WIKKELSO for Niels Eilersen woven lounge chair. original paper cord on seat and back
Category
Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Easychair ML 91 by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Copenhagen, DK
) with legs in patinated oak. Illum Wikkelsø / Mikael Laursen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Model 103 Lounge chair, Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Neuss, NW
Model 103 Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen. High-quality frame made of solid teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak and Grey Orange Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, pair of lounge chairs, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s
Comfortable lounge chairs by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 37.01 in W 28.75 in D 35.44 in
Leather Lounge Chair in the style of Illum Wikkelsø, Brown, Danish Modern
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Miami, FL
Leather Lounge chair in the style of Illum Wikkelsø. Solid wood base with brown leather upholstery.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Lounge Set in Cognac color by Illum Wikkelsø for Ryesberg Møbler, 1970
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Oirlo, LI
Lounge Set in Cognac color by Illum Wikkelsø for Ryesberg Møbler, 1970
Discover the charm of an
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.32 in W 39.77 in D 39.38 in
Danish Rosewood Capella Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This lounge chair No. 4 or the Capella chair was designed by Illum Wikkelsø in 1959 and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 29.14 in W 26.78 in D 29.14 in
Danish 1960s Easy Lounge Chair Scissor Legs in Oak by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Spectacular design of rounded forms with scissor style base - Classic Illum Wikkelso design made by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair with Canvas Seat
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for C.F. Christiansen, easy chair model 272, teak, off-white canvas, leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
Leather 'Croissant' Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Gubi
By Illum Wikkelsø, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Leather 'Croissant' lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI.
Playful, voluptuous and expertly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Fabric 'Croissant' Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI
By Illum Wikkelsø, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Fabric 'Croissant' lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI.
Playful, voluptuous and expertly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Fabric 'Croissant' Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Gubi
By Illum Wikkelsø, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Fabric 'Croissant' lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI.
Playful, voluptuous and expertly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful pair of danish lounge chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen. Teak wood frame with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Teak Sessel Set Leder Niels Eilersen 1950
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Dieses elegante 2er Set Vintage-Sessel wurde von Illum Wikkelsø in den 1950er Jahren entworfen und
Category
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair and Ottoman with Canvas Seat
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for C.F. Christiansen, easy chair and ottoman model 272, teak, off-white canvas
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø 'Apollo' Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø, Ryesberg Møbler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for Ryesberg Møbler, lounge chair with ottoman, model 'Apollo', leather, lacquered
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair by Michael Laursen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Michael Laursen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern Ringstol Hoop Lounge Chair By Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø, Neils Eilersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian Modern Ringstol hoop-shaped lounge chair from the 1950s was designed by Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
1960s Rare Danish Wenge Easychairs, Mod. 451 by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare pair of Illum Wikkelsø easychairs, model 451 in solid wenge wood! Original green wool
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wenge
Illum Wikkelsø Set of Easy Chairs and Ottoman with Canvas Seats
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for C.F. Christiansen, pair of easy chairs and ottoman model 272, teak, off-white
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model 451 by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 451 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 30.32 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
1960's ILLUM WIKKELSO Teak & Leather Lounge Chair - Niels Eilersen, Denmark
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Bern, CH
1960's ILLUM WIKKELSO Teak & Leather Lounge Chair.
Beautifully constructed solid teak lounge chair
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 37.01 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model 451 by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 451 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 30.32 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model V11 Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair model V11 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Holger Christiansen in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.26 in W 37.8 in D 37.41 in
Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs Model 10 by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model 10 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Søren Willadsen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
H 40.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø made at Søren Willadsen, 1950s
By Søren Willadsen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of early Danish Modern lounge chairs "model 10" from the 1950s by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg MCM Danish Rosewood Genius Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Countryside, IL
Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg Mid Century Danish Rosewood Genius Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
H 32 in W 29 in D 29 in
Danish Teak Capella Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, c1960s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Chino Hills, CA
renowned designer Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, dating back to the 1960s. This iconic piece embodies
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 27.6 in W 29 in D 26.75 in
1960's Olive Brown Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø, Holger Christiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
rare model which resembles the fabled model V11 was designed by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 27.25 in W 33.75 in D 32.5 in
Danish Modern Black Lacquered Beech and Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, 1950s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important 1950s lounge chair in lacquered beech and paper cord by Danish designer Illum
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 28.35 in W 28.75 in D 28.35 in
Illum Wikkelso easy chair and Table Mod '272' for C.F. Christiansen Sweden 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Illum Wikkelsø C.F. Christiansen, easy chair and table model 272, Rosewood, black leather, Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Illum Wikkelsø Niels Eilersen Capella Model No 4 MCM Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Countryside, IL
Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen Capella Model No. 4 Mid Century Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 27.5 in W 26.75 in D 29 in
Croissant“ Easychair by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen, 1950s
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Handewitt, DE
Original and rarely offered, Croissant“ easychair by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Danish 1960s Easy Lounge Chair with Scissor Legs by Illum Wikkelso with Ottoman
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Spectacular design of rounded forms with scissor style base - Classic Illum Wikkelso design made by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 39 in W 27 in D 29.5 in
Pair of Danish Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen, 1962
By Finn Juhl, Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful rare pair of lounge chairs, designed by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by Holger
Category
20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 24.81 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in
Nanna Ditzel & Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chairs by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik
By Illum Wikkelsø, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs designed by Nanna Ditzel & Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Søren
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Rosewood and Leather Arm Chair by Illum Wikkelso for N. Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectilinear Scandinavian Modern armchair designed by Illum Wikkelso featuring an exposed solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelso
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Illum Wikkelsø easy chair, previously reupholstered in red nubuk leather, on tapered rosewood
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Modern Illum Wikkelso "Capella" Chairs by Niels Eilersen, in Teak, 1960s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exquisite pair of fully restored Capella easy chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 30 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Set of two Capella Easy Chairs with Ottoman by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark 1950s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful set of two 'Capella' easy chairs and hocker in teak designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in
Set of two easy chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen, Denmark 1959.
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two easy chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø for N. Eilersen, Denmark 1959. This is model N°4
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
lllum Wikkelso Capella lounge chairs in teak Niels Eilersen Denmark 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped pair of lounge chairs model Capella designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 26.78 in
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Illum Wikkelso Lounge For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the illum wikkelso lounge you’re looking for. Each illum wikkelso lounge for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. If you’re shopping for a illum wikkelso lounge, we have 275 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer illum wikkelso lounge, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right illum wikkelso lounge, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made illum wikkelso lounge over the years, but those crafted by Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen and CFC Silkeborg are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Illum Wikkelso Lounge?
The average selling price for a illum wikkelso lounge at 1stDibs is $4,400, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $61,412 for the 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.