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Little Petra VB1 & Pouf in Oak & All Colors Hallingdal 'Customer's Choice' for&T
Little Petra VB1 & Pouf in Oak & All Colors Hallingdal 'Customer's Choice' for&T

Little Petra VB1 & Pouf in Oak & All Colors Hallingdal 'Customer's Choice' for&T

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

With rounded legs in Oiled Walnut it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for an elegant lounge seating arrangement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Little Petra vb1 & Pouf in Sheepskin M & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &tradition
Little Petra vb1 & Pouf in Sheepskin M & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &tradition

Little Petra vb1 & Pouf in Sheepskin M & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

With Sheepskin, 17mm Moonlight and rounded legs in Oiled Walnut it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for an elegant lounge seating arrangement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Sheepskin

Set of 2Petra Lounge Chairs & 2Poufs in Scandinavian Grey 22 Sheepskin 17mm/Oak
Set of 2Petra Lounge Chairs & 2Poufs in Scandinavian Grey 22 Sheepskin 17mm/Oak

Set of 2Petra Lounge Chairs & 2Poufs in Scandinavian Grey 22 Sheepskin 17mm/Oak

By Viggo Boesen, &Tradition

Located in Dubai, AE

Petra VB3 Based on an original design by Danish designer Viggo Boesen in 1938, Petra is a lounge chair with a high-set, winged-backrest and unparalleled comfort.

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Set of 2 Little Petra & Pouf, Sheepskin M/Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &Tradition
Set of 2 Little Petra & Pouf, Sheepskin M/Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &Tradition

Set of 2 Little Petra & Pouf, Sheepskin M/Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &Tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

With Sheepskin, 17mm Moonlight and rounded legs in Oiled Walnut it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for an elegant lounge seating arrangement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Set of 2 Little Petra & Pouf in Sheepskin M/Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &T
Set of 2 Little Petra & Pouf in Sheepskin M/Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &T

Set of 2 Little Petra & Pouf in Sheepskin M/Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &T

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

With Sheepskin, 17mm Moonlight and rounded legs in Oiled Walnut it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for an elegant lounge seating arrangement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Sheepskin

Little Petra VB1 & Pouf in"Special Order"Sheepskin Colors& Oak for &Tradition
Little Petra VB1 & Pouf in"Special Order"Sheepskin Colors& Oak for &Tradition

Little Petra VB1 & Pouf in"Special Order"Sheepskin Colors& Oak for &Tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

With sheepskin and rounded legs in White Oiled Oak, it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for an elegant lounge seating arrangement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 2 Little Petra & Pouf, Sheepskin Sahara/W by Viggo Boesen for &Tradition
Set of 2 Little Petra & Pouf, Sheepskin Sahara/W by Viggo Boesen for &Tradition

Set of 2 Little Petra & Pouf, Sheepskin Sahara/W by Viggo Boesen for &Tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

With Sheepskin, 17mm Moonlight and rounded legs in Oiled Walnut it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for an elegant lounge seating arrangement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Little Petravb1 & Pouf in Hallingdal 130 & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &tradition
Little Petravb1 & Pouf in Hallingdal 130 & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &tradition

Little Petravb1 & Pouf in Hallingdal 130 & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &tradition

Located in Dubai, AE

With rounded legs in Oiled Walnut it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for an elegant lounge seating arrangement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 2Petra Lounge Chairs & 2Poufs-Sheepskin Honey 50mm/Walnut, for &Tradition
Set of 2Petra Lounge Chairs & 2Poufs-Sheepskin Honey 50mm/Walnut, for &Tradition

Set of 2Petra Lounge Chairs & 2Poufs-Sheepskin Honey 50mm/Walnut, for &Tradition

By Viggo Boesen, &Tradition

Located in Dubai, AE

Petra VB3 Based on an original design by Danish designer Viggo Boesen in 1938, Petra is a lounge chair with a high-set, winged-backrest and unparalleled comfort.

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Petra, Chaise Lounge for Outdoor
Petra, Chaise Lounge for Outdoor

Petra, Chaise Lounge for Outdoor

$15,814 / item

H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 71.66 in

Petra, Chaise Lounge for Outdoor

By Clan Milano

Located in Barlassina, Monza-Brianza

Poplar wood frame. Metallic tubular base and structure. Non-removable leather or fabric cover. Padded with polyurethane foam. Price is with covering as per photo.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Little Petra VB1 & ATD1 Pouf Walnut & Karakorum by Viggo Boesen for &tradition
Little Petra VB1 & ATD1 Pouf Walnut & Karakorum by Viggo Boesen for &tradition

Little Petra VB1 & ATD1 Pouf Walnut & Karakorum by Viggo Boesen for &tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

With rounded legs in Oiled Walnut, and upholstery in Karakorum 003 , it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for an elegant lounge seating arrangement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans an...

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Little Petra & Pouf-Walnut & Kirkby Design Loop Oyster/09 Fabric by Viggo Boesen
Little Petra & Pouf-Walnut & Kirkby Design Loop Oyster/09 Fabric by Viggo Boesen

Little Petra & Pouf-Walnut & Kirkby Design Loop Oyster/09 Fabric by Viggo Boesen

By Viggo Boesen, &Tradition

Located in Dubai, AE

With rounded legs in Oiled Walnut, and upholstery in Karakorum 003 , it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for an elegant lounge seating arrangement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans an...

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Oak for &Tradition
Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Oak for &Tradition

Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Oak for &Tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Walnut for & Tradition
Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Walnut for & Tradition

Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Walnut for & Tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut, Sheepskin

Set of Little Petra Sofa & Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Moonlight & Walnut, for &T
Set of Little Petra Sofa & Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Moonlight & Walnut, for &T

Set of Little Petra Sofa & Lounge Chair in Sheepskin Moonlight & Walnut, for &T

By &Tradition, Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

Little Petra Lounge Chair Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibit...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Wulff ATD2 & Little Petra VB1 in Sheepskin, Moonlight & Walnut for & Tradition
Wulff ATD2 & Little Petra VB1 in Sheepskin, Moonlight & Walnut for & Tradition

Wulff ATD2 & Little Petra VB1 in Sheepskin, Moonlight & Walnut for & Tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

Introducing Wulff, a lounge chair whose upholstered form pays tribute to the hand-crafted designs of the 1930's.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut, Sheepskin

Little Petra Limited Edition, in Sheepskin Moonlight & Walnut for &tradition
Little Petra Limited Edition, in Sheepskin Moonlight & Walnut for &tradition

Little Petra Limited Edition, in Sheepskin Moonlight & Walnut for &tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

The Limited Edition Little Petra chair features beauti­fully crafted solid brass feet and oiled walnut legs, expertly chosen by our in-house design team to work in harmony with its r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Little Petra VB1, in Ectriture0640 & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
Little Petra VB1, in Ectriture0640 & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition

Little Petra VB1, in Ectriture0640 & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

Little Petra is surprisingly petite, able to fit into all kinds of spaces, interiors and environments.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Little Petra VB1, in Ectriture0640 & Oak by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
Little Petra VB1, in Ectriture0640 & Oak by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition

Little Petra VB1, in Ectriture0640 & Oak by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

Little Petra is surprisingly petite, able to fit into all kinds of spaces, interiors and environments.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Little Petra & Pouf in Sahara Sheepskin & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
Little Petra & Pouf in Sahara Sheepskin & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition

Little Petra & Pouf in Sahara Sheepskin & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

With sheepskin and rounded legs in oiled walnut, it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for an elegant lounge seating arrangement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Sheepskin

Set Little Petra VB1 & PoufATD1 in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Walnut for & Tradition
Set Little Petra VB1 & PoufATD1 in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Walnut for & Tradition

Set Little Petra VB1 & PoufATD1 in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Walnut for & Tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

With rounded legs in either oak walnut, and upholstery in a wide variety of fabrics that include sheepskin, it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Sheepskin

Little Petra vb1 in Hallingdal 130 & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &tradition
Little Petra vb1 in Hallingdal 130 & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &tradition

Little Petra vb1 in Hallingdal 130 & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak by Viggo Boesen for &Tradition
Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak by Viggo Boesen for &Tradition

Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Moonlight & Oak by Viggo Boesen for &Tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Pair Little Petra VB1, Sheepskin Sahara & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
Pair Little Petra VB1, Sheepskin Sahara & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition

Pair Little Petra VB1, Sheepskin Sahara & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

Little Petra is surprisingly petite, able to fit into all kinds of spaces, interiors and environments.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut, Sheepskin

Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Sahara & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Sahara & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition

Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Sahara & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

Little Petra is surprisingly petite, able to fit into all kinds of spaces, interiors and environments.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut, Sheepskin

Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Moonlight & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &Tradition
Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Moonlight & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &Tradition

Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Moonlight & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for &Tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

Little Petra is surprisingly petite, able to fit into all kinds of spaces, interiors and environments.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Sahara & Oak by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Sahara & Oak by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition

Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Sahara & Oak by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

Little Petra is surprisingly petite, able to fit into all kinds of spaces, interiors and environments.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set Little Petra VB1 & Pouf ATD1 in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Oak for &Tradition
Set Little Petra VB1 & Pouf ATD1 in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Oak for &Tradition

Set Little Petra VB1 & Pouf ATD1 in Sheepskin/Honey 50mm & Oak for &Tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

With rounded legs in either oak walnut, and upholstery in a wide variety of fabrics that include sheepskin, it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Pair Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Sahara & Oak by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
Pair Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Sahara & Oak by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition

Pair Little Petra VB1, in Sheepskin Sahara & Oak by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Dubai, AE

Little Petra is surprisingly petite, able to fit into all kinds of spaces, interiors and environments.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair by Viggo Boesen
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair by Viggo Boesen

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Little Petra VB1 Lounge Chair by Viggo Boesen

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Little Petra VB1 lounge chair by Viggo Boesen. New edition.

Category

2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Pouf ATD 1 in Oiled Walnut and Karakorum 003 by &Tradition
Pouf ATD 1 in Oiled Walnut and Karakorum 003 by &Tradition

Pouf ATD 1 in Oiled Walnut and Karakorum 003 by &Tradition

$1,819 / item

H 14.57 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

Pouf ATD 1 in Oiled Walnut and Karakorum 003 by &Tradition

By &Tradition

Located in Dubai, AE

With rounded legs in Oiled Walnut, and upholstery in Karakorum 003 , it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for an elegant lounge seating arrangement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans an...

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pouf ATD 1 in Sheepskin Moonlight and Oak by &Tradition
Pouf ATD 1 in Sheepskin Moonlight and Oak by &Tradition

Pouf ATD 1 in Sheepskin Moonlight and Oak by &Tradition

$2,389 / item

H 14.57 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

Pouf ATD 1 in Sheepskin Moonlight and Oak by &Tradition

By &Tradition

Located in Dubai, AE

With rounded legs in Oiled Oak, and upholstery in Karakorum 003 , it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for an elegant lounge seating arrangement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans an...

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Pouf ATD 1 in Karakorum 003, Dedar and Oak by &Tradition
Pouf ATD 1 in Karakorum 003, Dedar and Oak by &Tradition

Pouf ATD 1 in Karakorum 003, Dedar and Oak by &Tradition

$1,819 / item

H 14.57 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

Pouf ATD 1 in Karakorum 003, Dedar and Oak by &Tradition

By &Tradition

Located in Dubai, AE

With rounded legs in Oiled Oak, and upholstery in Karakorum 003 , it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for an elegant lounge seating arrangement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans an...

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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Petra Lounge For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic petra lounge available at 1stDibs. A petra lounge — often made from wood, animal skin and sheepskin — can elevate any home. Find 3 options for an antique or vintage petra lounge now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer petra lounge, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each petra lounge bearing Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made petra lounge over the years, but those crafted by Viggo Boesen, &Tradition and Clan Milano are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Petra Lounge?

A petra lounge can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,711, while the lowest priced sells for $6,625 and the highest can go for as much as $57,000.

A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

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.