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Kennedys, Jackie in Straw Hat, JFK Reading, 1959

Kennedys, Jackie in Straw Hat, JFK Reading, 1959

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

outside on an outdoor lounge chair. She directs her gaze away from the camera. Behind her is John F

Category

1950s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Kennedys, Jackie in Straw Hat, JFK Reading, 1959

Kennedys, Jackie in Straw Hat, JFK Reading, 1959

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

outside on an outdoor lounge chair. She directs her gaze away from the camera. Behind her is John F

Category

1950s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

1970s Vintage Retro Dutch Coja Grey Leather Bentwood Arm Chair or Club Chair
1970s Vintage Retro Dutch Coja Grey Leather Bentwood Arm Chair or Club Chair

1970s Vintage Retro Dutch Coja Grey Leather Bentwood Arm Chair or Club Chair

By Coja Culemborg

Located in Markington, GB

lounge chair, reading chair, or club chair. Its sculptural bentwood frame adds an elegant mid-century

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 4663 Chairs
George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 4663 Chairs

George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 4663 Chairs

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

feel solid and stable. Use them as lounge chairs, reading chairs, dining chair, or statement seating

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Custom Floor Lamp After Gerald Thurston MCM
Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Custom Floor Lamp After Gerald Thurston MCM

Mid Century Modern Lightolier Tripod Custom Floor Lamp After Gerald Thurston MCM

By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston

Located in Peoria, AZ

made to serve as a reading lamp for the Eames Lounge Chair! The perfect reading light was desired and

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brown Space Age Spot Floor Lamp by Swiss Lamps International
Brown Space Age Spot Floor Lamp by Swiss Lamps International

Brown Space Age Spot Floor Lamp by Swiss Lamps International

By Swiss Lamps International

Located in Vienna, AT

beside your lounge chair. This floor lamp stands out as both a practical lighting solution and a

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Chrome Arc Floor Lamp with Suspended Shade
Italian Mid-Century Chrome Arc Floor Lamp with Suspended Shade

Italian Mid-Century Chrome Arc Floor Lamp with Suspended Shade

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

presence while directing warm ambient light across a room, making it ideal beside a lounge, reading chair

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Elegant Marble Top Side Table with Iron Base - 1950s
Elegant Marble Top Side Table with Iron Base - 1950s

Elegant Marble Top Side Table with Iron Base - 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

corner, or beside a lounge chair. The marble top shows a small chip on the edge, clearly visible and

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Italian Mid-Century Design Coffee Table, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Design Coffee Table, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Design Coffee Table, 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, reading corners, or paired with lounge chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Wingback Armchairs in Bouclé, c. 1950s
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Wingback Armchairs in Bouclé, c. 1950s

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Wingback Armchairs in Bouclé, c. 1950s

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

cushioned for superior comfort Perfect as statement lounge chairs or reading chairs Professionally restored

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Vintage Italian Design Floor Lamp Brass Red Diabolo Shade 1950s Stilnovo Style
Vintage Italian Design Floor Lamp Brass Red Diabolo Shade 1950s Stilnovo Style

Vintage Italian Design Floor Lamp Brass Red Diabolo Shade 1950s Stilnovo Style

By Arredoluce, Stilnovo

Located in Bochum, NRW

lighting schemes essential in mid‑century interiors. Ideal placements - Beside a mid‑century lounge chair

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Italian 3-Arm Black Metal Floor Lamp with Opaline Diffusers, 1950s
Italian 3-Arm Black Metal Floor Lamp with Opaline Diffusers, 1950s

Italian 3-Arm Black Metal Floor Lamp with Opaline Diffusers, 1950s

Located in Chicago, IL

a lounge chair, or floating in a room to draw the eye upward. Condition: Great vintage condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Tripod Floor Lamp with White Lacquered Shade, 1950s
Italian Tripod Floor Lamp with White Lacquered Shade, 1950s

Italian Tripod Floor Lamp with White Lacquered Shade, 1950s

Located in Chicago, IL

reflects a soft, ambient glow when lit. Ideal in a corner reading nook, beside a lounge chair, or casting

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

White Floor Lamp by Enrique Franch for Metalarte, 1970s
White Floor Lamp by Enrique Franch for Metalarte, 1970s

White Floor Lamp by Enrique Franch for Metalarte, 1970s

By Metalarte, Enrique Franch Miret

Located in Mortsel, BE

exactly where needed, making it an ideal reading lamp next to a lounge chair or sofa. The shade includes a

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

White Industrial "Arma" Adjustable Floor Lamp by Metalarte Spain, 1970s
White Industrial "Arma" Adjustable Floor Lamp by Metalarte Spain, 1970s

White Industrial "Arma" Adjustable Floor Lamp by Metalarte Spain, 1970s

By Metalarte

Located in Mortsel, BE

next to a lounge chair or as a functional task light in a creative workspace. Condition Report: The

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Hexagonal Walnut Side Table
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Hexagonal Walnut Side Table

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Hexagonal Walnut Side Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

accent piece for living rooms, reading corners, or beside a lounge chair. A timeless example of 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Black Floor Lamp by Enrique Franch for Metalarte, 1970s
Black Floor Lamp by Enrique Franch for Metalarte, 1970s

Black Floor Lamp by Enrique Franch for Metalarte, 1970s

By Enrique Franch Miret, Metalarte

Located in Mortsel, BE

direct light exactly where needed, making it an ideal reading lamp next to a lounge chair or sofa. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Danish Armchair with oak Arm Rests, c. 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Danish Armchair with oak Arm Rests, c. 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Danish Armchair with oak Arm Rests, c. 1960s

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

lounge chair, reading chair or standout accent in a minimalist or modern interior. Provenance: Made in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Elephant Armchair
Elephant Armchair

Elephant Armchair

$5,350 / item

Elephant Armchair

Located in Udaipur, IN

proportioned, the Elephant Armchair is perfect as a lounge chair, reading chair, or accent chair, offering both

Category

2010s Indian Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

21st Century "Cavalieri" Pure Cashmere Grey Blanket with Leather Edging
21st Century "Cavalieri" Pure Cashmere Grey Blanket with Leather Edging

21st Century "Cavalieri" Pure Cashmere Grey Blanket with Leather Edging

By Midsummer Milano

Located in Milano, IT

relaxing moments on the bed, reading a book in a lounge chair, or sitting by the fire in an armchair. Its

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Other

Mid-Century Modern French Armchair in Blue Leather, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern French Armchair in Blue Leather, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern French Armchair in Blue Leather, 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

ideal for use as a lounge or reading chair in a living room, study, or bedroom. Its overall dimensions

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Beech

Engraved brass side table – organic lines – L 77 cm x W 55 x H 45 cm
Engraved brass side table – organic lines – L 77 cm x W 55 x H 45 cm

Engraved brass side table – organic lines – L 77 cm x W 55 x H 45 cm

Located in Marrakech, MA

, and 45 cm in height, the engraved brass side table integrates naturally next to a sofa, lounge chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Gueridon

Materials

Brass

J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp in Brass and Ruby Glass Rod, Austria, 1960s
J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp in Brass and Ruby Glass Rod, Austria, 1960s

J.T. Kalmar Floor Lamp in Brass and Ruby Glass Rod, Austria, 1960s

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Almelo, NL

standalone statement or a dramatic accent in a reading nook, next to a lounge chair, or alongside a desk

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Floor Lamp with Side Table, 1955, Signed
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Floor Lamp with Side Table, 1955, Signed

Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Floor Lamp with Side Table, 1955, Signed

By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

or a side table / lamp table given its built in platform. Excellent to pair with a reading chair

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modern Solid Claro Walnut and Stainless Steel King Sized Shear Bed
Modern Solid Claro Walnut and Stainless Steel King Sized Shear Bed

Modern Solid Claro Walnut and Stainless Steel King Sized Shear Bed

By Taylor Donsker

Located in Sebastopol, CA

to allow for far more comfort when reading in bed, akin to the experience of reading in a lounge

Category

2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ponti Style Parchment Magazine Rack 1950s
Ponti Style Parchment Magazine Rack 1950s

Ponti Style Parchment Magazine Rack 1950s

By Aldo Tura, Gio Ponti

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

supports meant to cradle magazines elegantly beside a lounge chair or reading corner. With its clean lines

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany, Glass, Goatskin

80" Leather Superking Rhinoceros by Valenti, Spain, circa 1970s, Signed
80" Leather Superking Rhinoceros by Valenti, Spain, circa 1970s, Signed

80" Leather Superking Rhinoceros by Valenti, Spain, circa 1970s, Signed

By Dimitri Omersa, Valenti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

to your favorite lounge chair or reading armchair. Due to internal structural issues, not advised to

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather

Kennedys, Jackie in Straw Hat, JFK Smiling, 1959

Kennedys, Jackie in Straw Hat, JFK Smiling, 1959

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

sitting outside. She is wearing a yellow blouse and a tan hat. She is reading outside on an outdoor lounge

Category

1950s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Kennedys, Jackie in Straw Hat, JFK Smiling, 1959

Kennedys, Jackie in Straw Hat, JFK Smiling, 1959

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

sitting outside. She is wearing a yellow blouse and a tan hat. She is reading outside on an outdoor lounge

Category

1950s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Kennedys, Jackie in Straw Hat, JFK Smiling, 1959

Kennedys, Jackie in Straw Hat, JFK Smiling, 1959

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

sitting outside. She is wearing a yellow blouse and a tan hat. She is reading outside on an outdoor lounge

Category

1950s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp Frosted Glass Mushroom Globe Laurel Lamp Co
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp Frosted Glass Mushroom Globe Laurel Lamp Co

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp Frosted Glass Mushroom Globe Laurel Lamp Co

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Topeka, KS

needs bit of brightness! It would also be a wonderful reading light next to a lounge chair or chaise

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Italian Reading Chair
Italian Reading Chair

Italian Reading Chair

Unavailable|$7,590

Italian Reading Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian Upholstered Reading Chair. New Upholstery. 18th Century Form - Modern Interpretation

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Reading Chair Ambrose
Reading Chair Ambrose

Reading Chair Ambrose

Located in Los Angeles, CA

this chairs namesake, Ambrose Bierce. Elevate your experience by pairing the Ambrose Chair with the

Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Silver, Brass

Reading Chair: Ambrose
Reading Chair: Ambrose

Reading Chair: Ambrose

Located in Los Angeles, CA

this chairs namesake, Ambrose Bierce. Elevate your experience by pairing the Ambrose Chair with the

Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Silver, Brass

Bridle Leather Reading Chair
Bridle Leather Reading Chair

Bridle Leather Reading Chair

By Otzi Ltd

Located in Norwich, England

A melding of Brazilian and Scandinavian midcentury design, this lounge chair takes the classic

Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Camber Reading Chair - Woven leather cord and Russet bridle leather
Camber Reading Chair - Woven leather cord and Russet bridle leather

Camber Reading Chair - Woven leather cord and Russet bridle leather

By Otzi Ltd

Located in Norwich, England

The Camber reading chair is refined and beautifully poised, with a gentle sculpted bow in the arm

Category

2010s European Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cord, Hardwood

Molteni & C "Doda" Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Charcoal Leather
Molteni & C "Doda" Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Charcoal Leather

Molteni & C "Doda" Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Charcoal Leather

By Molteni & C

Located in San Francisco, CA

is a perfect modern reading or lounging chair low profile and sleek clean lines. Was a showroom model

Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Original 1960s Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair, Denmark
Original 1960s Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair, Denmark

Original 1960s Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair, Denmark

By Verner Panton

Located in Denver, CO

occasional chair, corner or bedroom chair and as a lounge or reading chair. This chair is beautiful and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early 20thC Leather Button-Back Club Armchair c.1915, Kentwell Hall
Early 20thC Leather Button-Back Club Armchair c.1915, Kentwell Hall

Early 20thC Leather Button-Back Club Armchair c.1915, Kentwell Hall

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

comfortable chair indeed, perfect for lounging, reading or watching. This chair could be grouped with that

Category

Vintage 1910s English Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Early 20th Century Wingback Armchairs
Pair of Early 20th Century Wingback Armchairs

Pair of Early 20th Century Wingback Armchairs

Located in Tadcaster, GB

proportioned making them ideal reading and lounging chairs. The frames are beautifully made with a great shape

Category

Vintage 1920s Scottish Edwardian Armchairs

High Back Reading Lounge Chair Attributed to Edward Wormley
High Back Reading Lounge Chair Attributed to Edward Wormley

High Back Reading Lounge Chair Attributed to Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Ferndale, MI

High Back Reading Lounge Chair Attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar As found original fabric

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Reading Lounge Chair by Karpen of California, 1950s
Reading Lounge Chair by Karpen of California, 1950s

Reading Lounge Chair by Karpen of California, 1950s

By Karpen of California

Located in Westport, CT

A very comfortable lounge chair by The Karpen Company of California, circa 1950-1959. Completely

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Reading Lounge Chair by Karpen of California, 1950s
Reading Lounge Chair by Karpen of California, 1950s

Reading Lounge Chair by Karpen of California, 1950s

By Karpen of California

Located in Westport, CT

A very comfortable lounge chair by The Karpen Company of California, circa 1950-1959. Completely

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Reading Lounge Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1955
Set of Reading Lounge Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1955

Set of Reading Lounge Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1955

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Westport, CT

A pair of exquisite lounge chairs original from Italy, in the style of Marco Zanuso for Artflex

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Decorator Fireside Reading Chairs by the Hickory Co .
Pair of Decorator Fireside Reading Chairs by the Hickory Co .

Pair of Decorator Fireside Reading Chairs by the Hickory Co .

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Ferndale, MI

r of Decorator Fireside Reading Chairs by the Hickory Co .

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Papa Bear Modernist Reading and Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Papa Bear Modernist Reading and Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner

Papa Bear Modernist Reading and Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Ferndale, MI

Papa Bear Modernist Reading and Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Lounge Reading Chair Designed by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe the Netherlands
Lounge Reading Chair Designed by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe the Netherlands

Lounge Reading Chair Designed by Yngve Ekström for Pastoe the Netherlands

By Pastoe, Yngvar Sandström

Located in Antwerp, BE

Yngve Ekström for Pastoe "Ruster" lounge chair, 1950s. Stylish reading chair with beautiful

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Sculptural Italian Reading Lounges, 1950s
Set of Sculptural Italian Reading Lounges, 1950s

Set of Sculptural Italian Reading Lounges, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Westport, CT

Stunning pair of sculptural Italian lounges chairs. Fully restored to their original integrity

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Century Furniture Beige 11-909 Living Room Reading Chair Club Lounge, a Pair
Century Furniture Beige 11-909 Living Room Reading Chair Club Lounge, a Pair

Century Furniture Beige 11-909 Living Room Reading Chair Club Lounge, a Pair

By Century Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Century Furniture Beige 11-909 living room reading club lounge chairs - a pair. Item features

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Organic Form Modernist Gentleman's Reading Chair
Organic Form Modernist Gentleman's Reading Chair

Organic Form Modernist Gentleman's Reading Chair

Located in Ferndale, MI

Organic Form Modernist Gentleman's Reading Chair Attributed to Hans Wegner for J.P. Stolen

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Set of Sculptural Italian Reading Lounges in Linen, 1950s
Set of Sculptural Italian Reading Lounges in Linen, 1950s

Set of Sculptural Italian Reading Lounges in Linen, 1950s

Located in Westport, CT

Stunning pair of lounge chairs that exude timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Set of Sculptural Italian Reading Lounges in Mohair, 1950s
Set of Sculptural Italian Reading Lounges in Mohair, 1950s

Set of Sculptural Italian Reading Lounges in Mohair, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Westport, CT

Stunning pair of sculptural Italian lounges chairs. Fully restored to their original integrity

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Mohair

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Reading Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of reading lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct reading lounge chairs — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. Reading lounge chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of reading lounge chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian reading lounge chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made reading lounge chairs over the years, but those made by Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen and Paul McCobb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Reading Lounge Chairs?

Prices for reading lounge chairs start at $1,025 and top out at $14,000 with the average selling for $4,950.
Questions About Reading Lounge Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best chair for reading is ultimately a matter of preference. You’ll want to think about a comfortable chair that will be suitable to sit in for a long period — think about form, upholstery, whether the chair will support your back and neck properly and more. Keep your space constrictions in mind as well as your budget. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, new and vintage chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good reading chair will have a high, firm back to provide enough support to the neck and back. It should also have comfortable armrests so that one’s arms are relaxed and it is easy to prop a book. A plush upholstered cushion for the seat will make the reading experience even better. Find a collection of antique and vintage reading chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    A lounge chair is a type of recliner that is often accompanied by an ottoman as a footrest. It’s merely a comfortable armchair, and the shapes of lounge chairs as well as the materials used to make this kind of seat are extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

    Similar to recliners, there are many styles of lounge chairs. 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 ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A sling lounge chair is a chair formed of metal or wooden frame to which a piece of flexible material is loosely fitted. It is used to relax while the sitter remains engaged in an activity such as reading a book or having a conversation. Find a variety of vintage and antique sling lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Whether lounge chairs are comfortable or not is a matter of personal opinion. However, providing a comfortable place to sit is the main function of a lounge chair. After all, the addition of the footrest makes it possible to kick up your feet and relax. Many makers design lounge chairs with comfort in mind, adding features like cushioning and/or ergonomic backrests and seats. Explore a wide variety of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    How long a lounge chair is varies. However, they are generally longer than other types of chairs to accommodate a user's feet in an outstretched position. Most lounge chairs are between 73 and 80 inches long. Shop a diverse assortment of lounge chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chaise longue chair — or “chaise lounge,” as it is sometimes called in America — is a reclining upholstered sofa that is long enough to support one's legs. A comfortable common ground between sofas and daybeds, early iterations of chaise longues were discovered in Ancient Egypt and were later frequently used in both Greece and Rome. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chaise lounge chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Not allowing for deviation, a lounge chair is defined as an armless recliner that is paired with an ottoman and designed for relaxing. It is not a reclining chair and it is not an armchair. This is an interesting category where it’s more about the purpose of the chair than the actual design when you get down to it. Shop a collection of lounge chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of names that a lounge chair can be called, like chaise, daybed and settee to name a few. Lounge chairs add a classic touch to any décor. You can shop a collection of lounge chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The difference between a lounge chair and an accent chair pertains to purpose. Typically, a lounge chair is wider and deeper than an accent chair and tends to have a thicker cushion. These stylistic differences owe to the fact that lounge chairs are meant to provide luxurious, comfortable seating for long periods of time, while accent chairs are more often intended to add visual appeal to a living room. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Opinions vary about what the most comfortable lounge chair in the world is. Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to seating. Generally, lounge chairs that feature cushioning and have ergonomic designs that fit the curves of the human body are comfortable options. One iconic example is the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, which its creators, Charles and Ray Eames, designed to serve as "a special refuge from the strains of modern living." On 1stDibs, find a large collection of lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Although opinions may vary, the most famous lounge chair in the world is arguably the Eames lounge chair. Charles and Ray Eames designed the chair and unveiled it in 1956. The couple famously called their lounge chair and ottoman "a special refuge from the strains of modern living” and described their design as having the "warm receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt." Its design includes a bentwood frame and an upholstered shape topped off with supple leather. Find vintage Eames lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    A fancy lounge chair is sometimes called a chaise lounge. This type of chair has an elongated shape that supports the sitters legs as well as their upper bodies. The name is French and translates to "long chair." On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chaise lounges from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    An indoor lounge chair is sometimes called a chaise longue. However, some people refer to chairs that allow you to elevate your feet while you sit as "lounge chairs," regardless of whether they are indoors or outdoors. Chaise longues differ from recliners, which have moving footrests that can be raised and lowered. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    Bedroom lounge chairs are sometimes called chaise longues. The name is French for “long chair” and generally refers to a chair with the length of a sofa and the shape of a chair. It's also acceptable to refer to them simply as lounge chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the Eames lounge chair is ergonomic. The Eames lounge chair and ottoman are created with molded plywood and leather designed to curve to the human form. The Eames lounge chair is a highly coveted furniture item by both home décor enthusiasts and vintage collectors alike. Shop a selection of Eames lounge chairs on reputable sites, such as 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The difference between a lounge chair and an armchair is the specificity of the term. A lounge chair is a type of comfortable seat that allows a user to relax. It typically features an angled seat that puts the user in a reclined position. Armchair is the term for any seating area chair framed by arms. Most lounge chairs are armchairs. However, there are also many armchairs with straight backs that don't fit the definition of a lounge chair. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of lounge chairs and armchairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Only 10 Lockheed Lounge Chairs were made. In addition, Marc Newson made four artist's proofs and one prototype. He created the sleek aluminum chair in 1988 and spent six months handcrafting the chairs. In 1993, the chair became widely known due to its appearance in Madonna's music video for the song “Rain.” On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Marc Newson furniture.