"Admiral" lounge chairs by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobler
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful lounge chair in very good vintage condition. The leather is very nice and in very good
Leather, Wood
Easy Chair by Eric Merthen model "Cadett", Sweden, 1960s
By Eric Merthen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant and comfortable lounge chair designed by Eric Merthen and produced by Ire Möbel AB in
Leather, Rosewood
Eric Merthen Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Sweden, 1960s
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Maastricht, NL
and beautiful original leather. Softened from age, giving it the warm lived in feel and without
Leather, Rosewood
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H 33.47 in W 37.41 in D 33.47 in
IRE Möbler Eric Merthen `Admiral` Midcentury Green Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Eric Merthen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timeless 1960s leather lounge chair designed by Eric Merthen for IRE Möbler in Sweden. This
Leather, Oak
Eric Merthen's "Amiral" Style Leather Chairs, a Pair
By Eric Merthen
Located in Hudson, NY
Gorgeous pair of French oak and green leather lounge chairs styled after Eric Merthen's "Amiral
Leather, Oak
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H 32 in W 32 in D 34 in
Scandanivian Modern Eric Merthen Lounge & Ottoman in Black Leather & Rosewood
By Eric Merthen
Located in Oakland, CA
Circa 1960s Amiral Lounge and Ottoman by Swedish designer Eric Merthen for IRE Industri Ire AB
Brass
Pair of 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Eric Merthen Lounge Chairs
By Eric Merthen
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern leather lounge chairs designed by Eric Merthen circa 1960s
Leather, Rosewood
Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair Mid Century Modern
By Eric Merthen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair. Original Dark Green Leather. Some restoration on one strap on seat.
Leather, Oak
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H 29.9 in W 33.9 in D 33.9 in
"Amiral" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Eric Merthen for Ire Möbler, 1960
By Eric Merthen
Located in New York, NY
Admiral lounge chair and ottoman designed by Eric Merthen. Produced by Ire möbler in Skillingaryd
Leather, Teak
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H 30.71 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chair "Amiral" by Eric Merthen
By Ire Mobel 1, Eric Merthen
Located in Karlstad, SE
-Century Modern era. This Brazilian inspired chair feature a frame of rosewood and red leather cushions
Leather, Rosewood
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H 35.44 in W 38.59 in D 36.62 in
Scandinavian Design Lounge Chairs by Eric Merthen for Ire Möbler, Sweden 1960's
By Eric Merthen
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Design Lounge Chair set by Eric Merthen for Ire Möbler. Made
Leather, Teak
Eric Merthen Amiral Easy Chair Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden
By Eric Merthen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Amiral designed by Eric Merthen. Produced by Ire möbler in Skillingaryd
Leather, Rosewood
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H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 37.01 in
Eric Merthen Amiral Lounge Chair in dark wood and red leather for IRE Möbler
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable Brazilian-inspired (safari) lounge chair, model Amiral, designed by Eric Merthen for
Leather, Wood, Hardwood
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H 34 in W 33 in D 37 in
Eric Merthen for Ire Möbel "Admiral" Chair & Ottoman in Rosewood & Leather
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Norwalk, CT
". Eric Merthen's imaginative vision comes to life in the Admiral chair's safari-inspired slung leather
Leather, Wood
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H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 37.41 in
A pair of Eric Merthen armchair mod "Amiral" rosewood or IRE Mobel AB Sweden
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, IDF
'Armiral' easy chair designed by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobel Sweden in the 1960s. The chair has a
Leather, Rosewood
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H 34.26 in W 36.62 in D 33.86 in
Armchairs By Eric Merthen for ire möbler in Leather and Oak Wood, Sweden 1960s
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Gaggenau, DE
mid century armchairs By Eric Merthen for ire möbler in leather and Oak wood , Sweden 1960s The
Leather, Oak
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H 32.68 in W 33.47 in L 32.68 in
Erik Merthen ‘Amiral’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ire Möbler, Sweden, 1960s
By Ire Mobel 1, Eric Merthen
Located in Voorburg, NL
Distinctive ‘Amiral’ lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Erik Merthen for Ire Möbler Sweden
Leather, Rosewood
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H 29.93 in W 33.86 in D 39.38 in
Eric Merthen Easy Chairs Model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of Mid-Century easy chairs with foot stool model Amiral designed by Eric Merthen. Produced
Leather, Rosewood
Armchairs with a Side Table by Dahlens Dalum, circa 1970s
By Dahlens Dalum, Eric Merthen
Located in Madrid, ES
metal frame, model "Cronette". Attributed to Eric Merthen, manufactured by Dahléns, Dalum in the 1970s
Chrome
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H 33.47 in W 37.41 in D 33.47 in
IRE Möbler Eric Merthen Midcentury Green Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s, Sweden
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Timeless 1960s leather lounge chair designed by Eric Merthen for IRE Möbler in Sweden. This
Leather, Oak
Eric Merthen "Amiral" Lounge Chair for IRE Möbel, Sweden 1960s
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Amiral” is undoubtedly Swedish designer, Eric Merthen’s most famous model. The uncompromising
Leather, Wood
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H 31.11 in W 31.89 in D 37.41 in
Eric Merthen Easy Chairs Model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden
By Eric Merthen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Amiral designed by Eric Merthen. Produced by Ire möbler in
Leather, Rosewood
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H 30.71 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Scandinavian Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Eric Merthen for Ire
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Karlstad, SE
the Scandinavian Modern era. These Brazilian inspired chairs feature a frame of rosewood and leather
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage Leather Amiral Lounge Chair by Ire Mobler
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Swedish lounge chair comes complete with matching ottoman and features
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs by Eric Merthen, Sweden 1964
By Ire Mobel 1, Eric Merthen
Located in Woudrichem, NL
A pair of oak Scandinavian Modern Kadett lounge chairs designed by Eric Merthen for Swedish IRE AB
Leather, Faux Fur, Oak
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H 35.44 in W 37.8 in D 35.44 in
Eric Merthen for Ire Mobler Attr. Scandinavian Modern Leather Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl, Eric Merthen, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Lounge chair made of brown leather and wood attributed to Eric Merthen for IRE Mobler, Sweden
Leather, Wood
Rosewood Cadett Lounge Chair by Eric Merthen, circa 1960
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Rosewood cadett lounge chair by Eric Merthen, circa 1960 A solid rosewood framed chair designed by
Leather
Easy Chairs Model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Stockholm, Sweden
Easy chairs model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden, designed by Eric Merthen. Frame of
Leather, Wood
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H 30 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in
Eric Merthen Amiral Armchair with Ottoman Rosewood Mid-Century Modern
Located in Boise, ID
Such a great looking chair but most importantly its extremely comfortable great rosewood grain
Rosewood
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H 29.53 in W 32.68 in D 29.53 in
Green Leather Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair by Göte Möbel, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell, Torbjørn Afdal, Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Amsterdam, NL
like Arne Norell, Eric Merthen and Ingmar Relling. In particular the Ilona lounge chair by Arne Norell
Leather, Canvas, Wood
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H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
"Amiral" Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Eric Merthen, Sweden, 1950s
By Eric Merthen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood lounge chair with matching foot stool, designed by Eric Merthen, Sweden, 1950s. Original
Leather, Alpaca, Rosewood
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H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 36.62 in
Rare Easy Chair Model Amiral Designed by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobler, Sweden
By Finn Juhl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautifully sculpted lounge armchairmodel Amiral by Erik Merthen for Ire Møbler, Sweden, 1964. Made
Leather, Wood
Eric Merthen Amiral Armchair with Ottoman Rosewood Mid-Century Modern
Located in Boise, ID
stunning and crazy comfortable lounge chair and ottoman great condition
Leather, Rosewood
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
Lounge chair 'Inca' by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Exclusive lounge chair designed by renowned Swedish designer Arne Norell for his own company during the 1970s. The “Inca” model is spacious and exceptionally comfortable, featuring ...
Leather, Beech
Vintage Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair From Sweden, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair From Sweden, Circa 1970. Solid beech frame with original brown leather cushions. Some wear and use.
Leather
$4,000Sale Price / set|27% Off
H 39.25 in W 32.5 in D 33.5 in
'Falcon' Chair and Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s, Signed
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic grey leather 'Falcon' sling chair and ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, signed on both the chair frame and the ottoman. A more rare variation of the Falcon design...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
$14,750 / set
H 28 in W 41 in D 41 in
Craft Lounge Chairs, Lafer Lounge Chairs, Brown Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chairs, lafer lounge chairs, brown leather and walnut, Modern Designer: Percival Lafer Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern S...
Leather, Walnut
$12,500 / set
H 34.65 in W 31.5 in D 34.26 in
European Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern, a design movement devoted to timeless functionalism established itself in the post-war period with furniture that appealed to the senses. Furniture design was gui...
Fabric, Wood
$4,217 / item
H 30.71 in W 41.74 in D 36.23 in
Brazilian Lounge Cognac Leather Armchair 1960s in the Manner of Jean Gillon
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This big Lounge Armchair is from the 1970. It is made of Pau Ferro wood and aniline cognac leather. Underneath the cushion are saddle leather straps. The design has references to ...
Leather, Wood, Foam
Eric Merthen Amiral Armchair Rosewood Ire Möbler, Sweden 1960
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, IDF
Armiral chair designed by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobel Sweden in the 1960s. The chair has a beautiful rosewood frame and is upholstered in the original light brown leather. The cushi...
Leather, Rosewood
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.