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Verner Panton Peacock Lounge Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
A bowl shaped top and a cylindrical foot made from electrogalvanized stainless steel wire. The chair has seven removable seat cushions upholstered with woolen fabric over foam rubber.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage 1-2-3 Lounge Chairs by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of 1-2-3 lounge chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Verner Panton Tufted 123 Lounge Chairs
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Verner Panton tufted 123 lounge chairs. Marked Verner Panton.
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Verner Panton Tan Tufted Leather 123 Lounge Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern tufted tan leather Verner Panton tongue shape lounge chairs.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern "System 1-2-3" Lounge Chair by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful 1970's lounge chair "Model 1-2-3" designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
This very comfortable chair, an iconic design from the s...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 46 in. W 23 in. D 29 in.
Verner Panton "Easy Chair G"
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton "Easy Chair G" designed in 1973 and produced by Fritz Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Verner Panton, Cone Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Verner Panton cone chair with pampas fur.
New upholstered cushion with vintage tan aniline leather.
Model cone chair.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fur, Leather
Verner Panton "Easy Chair G"
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton "Easy Chair G" designed in 1973 and produced by Fritz Hansen. Store formerly known as Artful Dodger Inc.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Verner Panton Fiberglass Lounge Chairs in Brazilian Cowhide and Leather, Pair
By Verner Panton, Horlacher
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Wow. These chairs are extremely cool. A rare pair of Verner Panton lounges. Panton was passionate about the shapes you could make with plastic and creating futuristic forms. No doubt...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Fiberglass
H 30.5 in. W 28 in. D 40 in.
Verner Panton Mid Century Cone Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Countryside, IL
Verner Panton mid century cone chair
Chair measures: 23.5 wide x 23 deep x 34 high with a seat height of 18 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vin...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Verner Panton Peacock Lounge Chair for Plus-Linje, Danish 1961
By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Consisting of a bowl shaped top and a cylindrical foot made from electrogalvanized stainless steel wire. The two parts were connectable with clips for a floor standing version. The b...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early Steel Pantonova Chair by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Cape Town, WC
The Pantonova Chair is most famous as the seat of choice for Bond villain Karl Stromberg in the Spy Who Loved Me; and is part of Danish designer Verner Panton’s innovative seating sy...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Verner Panton Heart Chair
By Verner Panton, Plus-Linje
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton Heart Chair. This is an original vintage chair NOT the new Vitra version. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton Cone Chair
By Richard Nissen, Verner Panton
Located in Oakland, CA
Verner Panton for Richard Nissen heart chair, circa 1959, Denmark. The sculptural iconic chair has been fully re-upholstered in bright lime green wool textile raised on a steel pedes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Brown System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Elshout, NL
Design lounge swivelchair
Verner Panton 'System 1-2-3' lounge chair produced by Fritz Hansen. This chair is upholstered in deep-stitched patinated brown-coloured leather, fitted on ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.08 in. W 24.02 in. D 31.5 in.
Pair of 1-2-3- Lounge System Armchairs Design Verner Panton for F. Hansen, 1970
By Verner Panton
Located in Napoli, IT
Pair of 1-2-3- lounge system armchairs, design Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 44.49 in. W 23.23 in. D 20.48 in.
Vintage Panto Pop Chair by Verner Panton, 2000
By Verner Panton
Located in Ottenburg, BE
Vintage orange POP chair designed by Verner Panton for Innovation labeled sep 2000.
Good condition
Dimensions:
Height: 54cm
Diameter: 81cm.
Category
Early 2000s European Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Vitra Amoebe Chair by Verner Panton, 1970s, Space Age
By Verner Panton
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Originally designed by Verner Panton's for his famous Visiona installation in 1970, the Amoebe Lounge Chair grew out to become one of the icons of modern design. It perfectly capture...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
1973, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original Panton Fabric
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in IJMuiden, NL
Very rare, almost spotless, very comfortable easy chair with armrests by Verner Panton, an icon of the 1970s.
The fabric is in very good condition. On the chrome frame some very smal...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in. W 27.56 in. D 29.53 in.
Bachelor Easy Chair by Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen, 1955
By Verner Panton
Located in Madrid, ES
Bachelor easy chair made in brown suede leather designed in 1955 by Verner Panton, made by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede
1998, Verner Panton, Light Damaged Blue Phantom Chair or Table
By Verner Panton
Located in IJMuiden, NL
After a fall, light damaged, pictures after the fall still to involved. Wee can send on request. Discounted price is according the new situation. Original phantom chair or table in p...
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Red Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in San Francisco, CA
An iconic red heart cone chair by Vernor Panton. Designed in 1958, this chair was produced by Vitra in 2000.
The fabric is in original condition with some signs of use. One chair...
Category
Early 2000s European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Verner Panton Wire Cone Chair, Model K2, First Year Production, 1959
By Verner Panton
Located in Kansas City, MO
This example is from the first year of production as noted by the rounded feet (later productions feature enlongated black feet). Chair retains original upholstery. Overall example h...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.25 in. W 25.25 in. D 24 in.
Verner Panton Easy Chairs with Stool Model Bachelor by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Malmo, SE
Easy chairs with stool model Bachelor by Verner Panton. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in. W 20.87 in. D 27.56 in.
1st Edition Wire Cone Chair Model 'K2' by Verner Panton for Plus Linje
By Verner Panton
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very good original 1st Edition of Verner Panton's wire cone chair, model 'k2' with zinc plated finish. It has the original bolt and washer, which, by putting the washer the other w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Zinc
H 29.73 in. W 25.2 in. D 23.63 in.
Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Plus-Linje
Located in Berlin, DE
Cone chair by Verner Panton for Plus Linje in RAR 60s original mustard colored fabric. The fabric is in its original condition with only minor signs of use including very small, ligh...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Verner Panton Cone Chair in Original Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton
Located in Berlin, BE
Cone chair by Verner Panton for Plus Linje in RAR 60s original mustard colored fabric. The fabric is in its original condition with only minor signs of use including very small, ligh...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Original Verner Panton Cone Heart Chair for Plus-Linje
By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton
Located in Kansas City, MO
One would be hard pressed to find a finer original example of this design. This Verner Panton heart chair, in classic red, is in excellent vintage condition. Not a Vitra reissue, but...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1973 Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original First Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in IJMuiden, NL
Set of two 1-2-3 chairs in terracotta with padded upholstery. This set has the first original upholstery. The upholstery shows traces of wear like damage of the fabric and the feet h...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in. W 23.23 in. D 25.99 in.
Unique Pre Production Prototype by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
This is an unique pre production prototype of the 270F lounge chair by Verner Panton. This chair was manufactured by august Sommer in 1955 and shown at furniture fairs before the off...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Verner Panton Bachelor Chair in Blue Sailcloth, Frtiz Hansen, 1955
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Verner Panton Bachelor Chair with Armrests
Model 3351
Blue Sailcloth and Chromed Steel Tube
Designed 1953, Produced 1955
The design of this chair is based on the bracket chair ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 28.75 in. W 20.87 in. D 29.53 in.
1973, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original First Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in IJMuiden, NL
1-2-3 Pierre Paulin in terracotta. The upholstery is of a jersey stretch fabric in fair to good condition, with some tiny stains and a light moist stain on the left side of the seat....
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in. W 23.23 in. D 28.75 in.
Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair G by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1973
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Verner Panton "Easy Chair G" designed in 1973 and produced by Fritz Hansen. An iconic model by Danish designer Verner Panton, always with vibrant colors and fluid designs. Combining ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.6 in. W 23.63 in. D 31.5 in.
Peacock Chair Designed by Verner Panton for Plus Linje, Denmark, 1960
By Habitat International, Verner Panton, Plus-Linje
Located in London, GB
Designed by Verner Panton in 1959 and produced by Plus-Linje in Denmark in 1960, the Peacock chair is a design classic.
Consisting of a bowl-shaped top and a cylindrical foot made...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pantonova Chair and Ottoman by Verner Panton, Chrome Steel and Cognac Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Kansas City, MO
Wedge shaped chair and ottoman designed by Verner Panton for his Pantonova Series manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Completely original including the cognac / camel color leather cusions...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.5 in. W 30 in. D 28 in.
Verner Panton for Vitra Red Amoebe Highback Armchair
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Verner Panton in 1970, the Amoebe Highback chair was created for the Visiona installation and has become a design icon.
Upholstered in bright red fabric, th...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Two 1-2-3 Deluxe Armrest Chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Haderslev, DK
Verner Panton 1-2-3 Deluxe set of two chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, early 1970s.
Low back 1-2-3 Deluxe with armrest both fully original with bottle green colored fabric.
P...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in. W 27.96 in. D 33.08 in.
Verner Panton Heart Chair
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish chair designed by Verner Panton for Gebrüder Nehl, model Heart K3, circa 1959, Germany. The chair is upholstered in the original blue wool textile raised on a steel pedestal b...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Modular Sofa and Bar Table, Designed by Verner Panton, 1970s
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 3 lounge chairs in original lacquered teak. Designed by Frenca & Son for Fritz Hansen, Denmark in 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 27.17 in. W 39.38 in. D 26.78 in.
1998, Verner Panton, Orange Phantom Chair or Table
Located in IJMuiden, NL
Original Phantom chair or table in plastic including marks and stamps. Multi-use chair, bench, table designed by Verner Panton. By rotating the form you can change its function; high...
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Verner Panton White Lacquer and Chrome Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
The lacquer curved frames with chrome rods and upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s Danny Ho Fong Rare Swinging Chair Mid-Century California Design Tropi-cal
By Verner Panton
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1970s Californian Design rare rattan swinging chair by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-Cal.
A rare survivor, incredibly sculptural. It held my weight (160,) I gave it a test run. Quite co...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
H 44 in. W 31 in. D 24 in.
Eames Herman Miller La Fonda Chairs with Vernor Panton Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Set of six La Fonda chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller circa late 1960's. These seldom seen examples have polished steel La Fonda bases and have been upholstered in a Op...
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Verner Panton Pantonova Lounge Chair with Ottoman / Chaise Lounge, Original
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare, completely original, Verner Panton "Pantonova" Chaise. The original green upholstery retains the Fritz Hansen Label. The fabric has some pilling and small, hard to notice ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in. W 22 in. D 48 in.
Verner Panton S401 Lounge Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very rare pair of Verner Panton S401 low chairs.
These chairs are in untouched condition. Very unusual to find in the original stretch textile.
Only produced for a few shor...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton Lounge Chaise, Italy, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Verner Panton, designed in 1960s in Italy.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
1970s 'Bird's Nest' Verner Panton Style Lounge Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in IJMuiden, NL
Fabric original. Upholstery torn. We love the design that's why we offer it like this, but we can redo in our atelier for extra price.
The condition of the shell is shown on picture...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
1-2-3 System Lounge Chair by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Lisbon, PT
1-2-3 system lounge chair by Verner Panton, produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1970s. Buttoned and upholstered in cream-coloured leather. Has an aluminium trumpet foot. Good patina. ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Verner Panton Chrome Wire "Peacock" Lounge Chair Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage "Peacock style" lounge chair. One-piece design, constructed of nickel-plated steel. Unmarked, but in the style of the Vernor Panton "Wire Collection". Frame only. Good vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern "System 1-2-3" Lounge Chair by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful 1970s lounge chair "Model 1-2-3" designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
This very comfortable chair, an iconic design from the Sp...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 46 in. W 23 in. D 29 in.
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern "System 1-2-3" Lounge Chair by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an all original 1970s lounge chair "Model 1-2-3" designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
This very comfortable chair, an iconic design from th...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 46 in. W 23 in. D 29 in.
Danish Circular grey Peacock Lounge Chair by Verner Panton for Plus-Linje, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam: Consisting of a bowl shaped top and a cylindrical foot made from electrogalvanized stainless steel wire. The two parts were connectable with clips for a f...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
H 25.6 in. W 37.41 in. D 37.41 in.
Verner Panton "Relaxer" for Rosenthal 1974.
By Verner Panton
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Verner Panton "Relaxer" for Rosenthal 1974.
Design: Verner Panton.
Year: 1974.
Measure : 80 x 107 cm. (31.5 x 42.13 inch)
Condition : Very good. Rare to find in this orig...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Set of Two Verner Panton 1-2-3 Easy Chairs, circa 1970
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning set of two "123" easy chairs by Verner Panton, manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1970.
The chairs have a round metal base and curved armrests. They are uphol...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Verner Panton 1 2 3 Serie for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Verner Panton 1-2-3 serie. The 1-2-3 serie has been designed in 1974 for Fritz Hansen. The four chairs come in the original fabric. They sit very comfortable and they are turntable. ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Verner Panton Lounge Chair Thonet Mod. 270 Designed 1966, Mid-Century Modern
By Verner Panton, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful example of an iconic Verner Panton lounge chair designed in 1966 for Thonet.
Verner Panton's style combines vanguard design and timeless aesthetics.
This Thonet mod. 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
H 32.29 in. W 21.66 in. D 33.86 in.
Pair of Bachelor Chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 50 Years Old
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
A pair of Bachelor chairs designed by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, at least 50 years old. The canvas is anthracite colored. The very thin frames are the topic of this design. The ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in. W 20.48 in. D 27.56 in.
Pair lounge chair Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of ultra cool lounge chairs model G of the VP 1-2-3 System designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Fritz Hansen
Denmark circa 1970s. Steel plate frames with chrome hardwa...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Rare Verner Panton 270f Lounge Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Munich, DE
designed by verner panton in 1966 and made by a. sommer for thonet. original condition .
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Verner Panton Leather 123 Lounge Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen 123 lounge chairs circa early 1970's. These micro tufted examples have recently been upholstered in a stunning dark silver leather and look gre...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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Panton Chair Lounge For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the panton chair lounge you’re looking for. A panton chair lounge — often made from metal, fabric and steel — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the panton chair lounge you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A panton chair lounge made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one panton chair lounge that is appealing in its simplicity, but Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen and Plus-Linje produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Panton Chair Lounge?
Prices for a panton chair lounge can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $355 and can go as high as $26,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,902.
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, new 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 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 recliner 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 lounge (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 authentic lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftsmen such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
