$6,000
H 37 in W 40 in D 34 in
Womb Chair & Ottoman in Performance Gray Chenille by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
true to its name. Knoll continues to handcraft each Womb Chair according to Saarinen’s original design
Metal, Chrome
$5,900
H 35.5 in W 40 in D 34 in
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Original White Vinyl Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1960s womb chair, designed by renowned architect and furniture
Metal
Womb Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. USA. Classic womb chair in original knoll butter yellow fabric.
Fabric
Eero Saarinen Large Womb Chair and Ottoman in Forest Green Boucle
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Seattle, WA
for Florence Knoll at the request of “a chair that was like a basket full of pillows.” This original
Bouclé
$13,500 / set
H 36 in W 43 in D 30 in
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Taupe Sheepskin
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint Louis, US
Relax and unwind in this beautifully comfortable original Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and ottoman set
Steel
$3,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.25 in W 35 in D 34 in
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman Medium in Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Fabric
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Seattle, WA
for Florence Knoll at the request of “a chair that was like a basket full of pillows.” This original
Fabric, Fiberglass
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Large Womb Chair in Salt and Pepper Boucle
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Seattle, WA
for Florence Knoll at the request of “a chair that was like a basket full of pillows.” This original
Bouclé
$4,500
H 36 in W 39.25 in D 35 in
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 70L
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, models 70L and 74y, designed by
Steel
$5,500
H 36.5 in W 40 in D 34 in
C. 2010 Eero Saarinen Full-Size Womb Chair & Ottoman in Crimson Red Boucle
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for
Steel
$13,000 / set
H 36 in W 41 in D 34 in
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, models 70L and 74Y, designed by
Steel
$11,000 / set
H 36 in W 41 in D 34 in
1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman in Brown Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, Model 70L, designed by Eero
Steel
$4,400
H 36.5 in W 40 in D 34 in
C. 2010 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Size Womb Chair in Crimson Red Boucle
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Womb lounge chair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll and Knoll
Steel
$5,500
H 27.25 in W 31 in D 28 in
2022 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Child Size Womb Chair in White Leather, Model 70LS
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Children’s Womb lounge chair, Model 70LS, initially designed by Eero Saarinen
Steel
$13,000 / set
H 35.5 in W 39 in D 34 in
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather, Model 70L
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, models 70L and 74y, designed by
Steel
$11,000 / set
H 36 in W 41 in D 34 in
1990s Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Cognac Leather Model 70L & 74Y
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, Model 70L, designed by Eero
Steel
$7,093
H 35.83 in W 40.95 in D 37.41 in
Original Knoll Intenational Eero Saarinen Sessel Womb chair 1980
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen "Womb Chair" inkl. Ottomane von Knoll International aus den 1980er
Fabric, Fiberglass
Unavailable
H 35.5 in W 39 in D 34 in
Saarinen Original Womb Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather with Knoll Label
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent black leather womb chair and ottoman. The chair retains the original Knoll Upholstery tag
Leather
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Early and original womb chair with ottoman. Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
Metal
Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of original womb chairs and ottomans designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Chrome frame with
Chrome
Eero Saarinen Style "Womb" Chair with Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
In the style of the original "Womb" chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Metal
Sold
H 35 in W 40 in L 35 in
Signed Knoll Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Red Womb Chair with Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in West Hartford, CT
, original Womb chair and accompanying ottoman is by famed Finnish/ American designer Eero Saarinen and
Metal, Chrome
Stunning Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Ottoman
Located in North Miami, FL
Chic and comfortable original "Womb" chair for Knoll. Newly reupholstered in an ultra white
Chrome
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Eero Saarinen Womb chair in original blue wool Knoll fabric. Designed in 1946.
Steel
Pair of Early Womb Chairs by Eero Saarinen in Original Leather
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of Eero Saarinen designed womb chairs for Knoll in original leather.
50's Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair
Located in New York, NY
Original 50's womb chair re-upholstered with a light orange cotton fabric.
Single Blue Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Great pair of Womb chairs. Original condition no rips or tears but could use a cleaning or new
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair and ottoman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair with original fabric and chrome legs and matching ottoman, label
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. The original design of the Womb Chair and Ottoman exudes timeless elegance. Its clean lines and
Steel
Womb Chair + Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
womb chair in original red Knoll fabric. Ottoman 24L 20W 15H
Metal
Womb Chair + Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
womb chair in original red Knoll fabric. Ottoman 24L 20W 15H
Fabric
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Original mid-1960s womb chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1952. Frame is
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Golden Teddy Bear Sheepskin
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint Louis, US
Relax and unwind in this beautifully comfortable original Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and ottoman set
Steel
Vintage Womb Chair & Ottoman by Saarinen for Knoll in Red Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Original vintage "Womb" Chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. USA, circa 1970
Vintage Womb Chair & Ottoman by Saarinen for Knoll in COM/COL
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
An original vintage Womb Chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. An early production
Upholstery
Sold
H 34.65 in W 38.19 in D 37.01 in
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair with Ottoman by Knoll in New Kvadrat Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Knoll Womb chair in Kvadrat fabric, 1960s production. *This piece is curated by
Chrome
Vintage Womb Chair & Ottoman by Saarinen for Knoll in COM/COL
Located in New York, NY
An original vintage Womb Chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. An early
Upholstery
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair And Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An original Womb Chair and Ottoman Manufactured by Knoll C.1975 Original Upholstery Labeled ottoman
Upholstery
Sold
H 33.5 in W 39 in D 37 in
Eero Saarinen Original Midcentury Womb Chair and Ottoman Foot Stool for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Studio City, CA
Iconic and classic. This sculpturally designed, original womb chair and accompanying ottoman is by
Upholstery
Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Womb Chair & Ottoman by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Southampton, NY
This Iconic original Womb Chair and accompanying ottoman is by famed Finnish/ American designer
Metal
Eero Saarinen 'Womb' Chair with Ottoman in Original Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Womb' chair with ottoman, original leather, polished chrome, United
Chrome
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair with Original Upholstery and Steel Frame
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair with Original Upholstery and Steel Frame Offered for sale is an early
Steel
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Original Pumpernickel Boucle
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Seattle, WA
early 1990s Womb Chair and ottoman set is configured with polished chrome steel frame and original Knoll
Bouclé
Sold
H 39.5 in W 39 in D 36 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair & Ottoman in Original Knoll Velvet Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair & ottoman in Original Knoll Contract Fabric: Fire engine red
Chrome
Sold
H 36 in W 39.5 in D 36 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair & Ottoman in Original Knoll Velvet Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair & ottoman in Original Knoll Velvet Fabric: Never used ,, Like
Iron
Sold
H 36 in W 39.5 in D 36 in
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair & Ottoman in Original Knoll Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Southampton, NJ
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair and ottoman circa 1960 as having rare original Knoll Cornflower
Iron
Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair in Brown Boucle
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair in brown bouclé. 5 Year old chair in very nice
Chrome
Womb Chair + Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
womb chair in original orange Knoll fabric. Ottoman 24L 20W 15H
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll “Womb” Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Original Eero Saarinen Womb lounge chair and ottoman covered in Cato - Fire Red Knoll fabric with
Chrome
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint Louis, US
Relax and unwind in this beautifully comfortable original Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and ottoman set
Steel
Early 1950s Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs with Ottoman for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Southampton, NJ
An early pair of original Eero Saarinen Womb chairs with single ottoman reupholstered in striking
Steel
Sold
H 36 in W 40.5 in D 35 in
Late 1950s 2nd Gen Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Ottoman in Teal
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
20-30 years. Some light scratches to the black painted frame. Womb chair retains original feet
Iron
Sold
H 35.04 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
All Original Womb Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International 1950s
Located in Basel, CH
A stunning Womb Chair, model No 70 was designed in 1946 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
Metal
Womb Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in Original Knoll Fabric, 1970s
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Sylacauga, AL
An original womb chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in original Knoll blue or green wool, 1970s.
Chrome
Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, DE
Original womb chair and ottoman by Eero Saarinen, designed in 1948. This chair dates from the early
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Womb Chair and Ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen, U.S.A. Knoll International 1948. This
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman 1960's
Located in Berkeley, CA
Beautiful all original Womb chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. This has the original knoll
Metal
Very Early Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman, Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, DE
A very early example of the original Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen, designed in 1948
Original Leather 'Womb' Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage original grey brown leather 'Womb' chair and ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, produced
Leather
Original Leather 'Womb' Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage original grey brown leather 'Womb' chair and ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, produced
Leather
Sold
H 35.04 in W 39.38 in D 32.29 in
Original & Genuine Eero Saarinen For Knoll ‘Womb’ Lounge Chair Mid Century
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Original and Genuine Eero Saarinen for Knoll ‘Womb’ chair Designed following Florence
Steel, Chrome
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Original Eero Saarinen womb chair with matching ottoman. Labels still attached in desirable Cato
Chrome
1979 Womb Chair & Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Original Fabric
By Eero Saarinen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fantastic chair and ottoman, tagged and marked Knoll, designed by Eero Saarinen. Wonder condition
Vintage Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Sarasota, FL
Original fabric early production Womb Chair & Ottoman by Eero Saarinen. Chair- 39.5"W x 36"D x
Chrome
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Stool for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Hudson, NY
An original mid-1960s womb chair and stool with chromed steel frame by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Original vintage Womb chair and ottoman. Both chair and ottoman are newly upholstered in black and
Iron, Chrome
Vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman, Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Crockett, CA
Very nice original Knoll womb chair designed by Eero Saarinen in 1948, as requested by Florence
Upholstery
Sold
H 35.04 in W 38.59 in D 36.62 in
Original Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Foot Stool, Knoll circa 1970
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, DE
Womb chair with ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen, U.S.A., Knoll International, 1948. Black
Womb Settee by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Washington, DC
Original Womb Settee chair designed by Eero Saarinen, manufactured by Knoll in original Herman
Steel
Original Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Washington, DC
Eero Saarinen "Womb" chair and ottoman by Knoll in 2017. Upholstered in COM velvet (info avail
Velvet
Original Leather 'Womb' Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage original grey brown leather 'Womb' chair and ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, produced
Leather
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$13,794 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Classic Mid Century Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Plycraft, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Plycraft Mr. style lounge chair and ottoman, executed in bent plywood, vinyl faux leather, chrome and steel. The chair swivels and tilts on its center pole support, which is ...
Upholstery, Plywood
Lantern Pendant Small
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The LANTERN PENDANT SMALL brings sculptural elegance and quiet drama to any space. Crafted in the U.S. and wrapped in luminous 100% Dupioni Raw Silk, it radiates a warm, ambient glow...
Silk
$2,550
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 1 in
Angelic -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman, Nature, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Josue M Pierre ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,363Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.39 in W 53.15 in D 28.75 in
Roger Capron Signed Herbier Ceramic Coffee Table, circa 1965, France.
By Roger Capron
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Roger Capron signed ceramic oval coffee table, circa 1965. Herbier model. Ceramic tiles, grass motifs, tinted oak frame and feet. Signed R. Capron on one ceramic tile. Good Co...
Ceramic, Oak
Midcentury Knoll Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Midcentury Modern Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll – Premium Stainless Steel Version Offered for sale is an iconic Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies ...
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak 8-Drawer Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Teak
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$6,276 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Through his work as an architect and designer, Eero Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best-known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy airport in New York (opened 1962), Dulles International Airport in Virginia (1962) and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri (1965).
Saarinen had a peerless modernist pedigree. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was an eminent Finnish architect who in 1932 became the first head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit. The school became synonymous with progressive design and decorative arts in the United States, and while studying there the younger Saarinen met and befriended several luminaries of mid-century modernism, among them Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames.
At Cranbrook, Saarinen also met Florence Schust Knoll, who, as director of her husband Hans Knoll's eponymous furniture company, would put Saarinen’s best designs into production. These include the Grasshopper chair, designed in 1946 and so named because its angled bentwood frame resembles the insect; the Tulip chair (1957), a flower-shaped fiberglass shell mounted on a cast-aluminum pedestal; and the lushly contoured Womb lounge chair and ottoman (1948). In his furniture as in his architecture, the keynotes of Eero Saarinen’s designs are simplicity, strength and grace.
Find vintage Eero Saarinen tables, chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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.