Inspired Walt Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
1990s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Maple
People Also Browsed
2010s British Modern More Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Cedar
2010s Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sapele Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Mirrors
Lacquer, Natural Fiber, Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Chairs
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s French Side Tables
Ceramic
2010s French Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood, Olive
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum
Early 2000s Swiss Bauhaus Chaise Longues
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
Recent Sales
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs
Ash, Birch, PVC
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Leather
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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The Red Blue chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, was partially inspired by the chair designs of architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright. It was also created in the hopes of designing a piece that would be simple to mass produce. Find a collection of Red Blue Chairs on 1stDibs.
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