Mid 20th century Scandinavian teak reclining leather armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century scandinavian modern teak reclining leather armchair circa 1960.
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Scandinavian Style Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax in timeless Mid-Century Modern style with this beautifully crafted walnut reclining lounge chair and matching ottoman.
Wood
Mid-Century Scandinavian Leather Reclining Lounge Chair Chrome frame 1960s-70s
Located in London, GB
A distinctive 1970s swivel reclining armchair, upholstered in the original tan leather on a polished chrome tubular frame with five-star base. The chair features a high-backed profi...
Chrome
Mid Century 1970s Ingmar Relling Black Leather Reclining Chaise Lounger
By Knut Relling, Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb late 1970s black leather chaise deigned by Ingmar & Knut Relling for Westnofa. Black Leather with reversible loose cushion that can be flipped to reveal the soft red velour...
Leather, Beech
Mid Century Danish Modern Swivel Reclining Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A great vintage Scandinavian lounge chair and ottoman set circa 1970's. The set features a swiveling base chair, reclining mechanism, and chocolate brown leather cushions. Very well ...
Leather, Wood
$1,272Sale Price|46% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak&Leather Armchair with Reclining Backrest
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist armchair with a high backrest was made in Denmark during the 1960s. Comfortable backrest and seat cushions are upholstered with high-quality natural leather in a light...
Leather, Teak
$33,927Sale Price|20% Off
Rare and old Edition Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair / Recliner Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered recliner chair / Egg Chair with footstool, Model 3316 / Model 3317. Old Edition with return mechanism / tilt function. Padded with high-quality Arne Sörensen leather i...
Aluminum
Pair Midcentury Modern 1960's Scandinavian Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian lounge/reclining chairs with new upholstery.
Wood
Midcentury Lounge chair Teak and Leather
By Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Scandinavian Lounge / reclining chair in teakwood with dark thick saddle brown leather.
Leather, Teak
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 37.41 in
Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Oak Recliner Tidemand Ruud Norcraft Norway
By Arne Tidemand Ruud
Located in Oslo, NO
Rare model Norwegian Mid-Century Modern leather oak recliner with table Tidemand Ruud Norcraft. Leather seat stretched on a oak frame. Swivelling side table on bronze patinated metal...
Metal
Unavailable
H 41.34 in W 26.38 in D 28.35 in
Danish Mid-Century High Back Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Soren Ladefoged
By Søren Ladefoged, SL Møbler Denmark 1
Located in Basel, CH
A perfect lounge set by Søren Ladefoged for SL Møbler in Denmark: The lounge chair features a high back and adjustable position. The upholstery has a brand new grey-blue fabric. The ...
Upholstery, Teak
Unavailable
H 35.5 in W 33 in D 35 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Recliner Lounge Chair Ms68 by Madsen & Schubel
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an amazing MCM easy chair designed by Madsen and Schubell and manufactured by Bovenkamp Mobeklfabrik in Denmark in the 1960's. This very comfortable lounge chair, recently im...
Leather
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 18.51 in D 23.23 in
Pair of Chairs, circa 1950s Scandinavian Modern Recliners with Fabric Upholstery
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
Pair of chairs - stylish pair of 1950s accent chairs by unknown producer - beautiful set of midcentury Danish chairs in teal green and dusty red. A pair of slipper chairs with wov...
Metal
Danish Modern Teak Recliner Designed by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Portland, OR
Sleek and stylish Danish modern recliner designed for ultimate comfort by Arne Vodder. Richly grained teak. Reclines to three positions, with back heights of 40", 39.5" &...
Teak
Near Pair Mid Century Scandinavian Reclining Elm Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Near pair mid century Scandinavian Reclining elm chairs This mid century near pair of Scandinavian elm wood framed reclining chairs date from 1970.
Upholstery, Elm
Sold
H 39.25 in W 29 in D 27.5 in
Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern teak reclining leather armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern teak reclining leather armchair circa 1960.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 39.25 in W 29 in D 27.75 in
Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern teak reclining leather armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century scandinavian modern teak reclining leather armchair circa 1960.
Leather, Teak
Mid Century Scandinavian Lied Mobler Leather Recliner Chair and Ottoman
Located in Alhambra, CA
Mid century Lied Mobler chair in chocolate brown. Leather cushion and teak wood frame with matching ottoman. Fully functioning reclining option. In excellent vintage condition, and n...
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Recliner Chair and Footstool
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian recliner chair and footstool.
Teak
Sold
H 38.58 in W 22.05 in D 19.68 in
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern 'Rock Siesta' Reclining Lounge Chairs
By Adolf Relling, Torbjörn Brekken
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of cream checkered and wood reclining lounge chairs designed by Arnestad Bruk. The 'Rock Siesta Chair' is a beautiful example of functional Mid-Century Modern furniture. The cha...
Fabric, Oak
Scandinavian Teak Reclining Lounge Chairs
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Gorgeous Scandinavian Teak lounge chairs. The maker is unknown. Free shipping within the United States and Canada.
Teak
Mid Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning, Mid-Century Modern, reclining lounge chair features a elegant, walnut frame that slides from upright to a 3.5" recline position when seated. The seat and back are newly uph...
Fabric, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Leather Recliners with Ottomans
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of high back, Scandinavian modern, stressless recliners with matching ottomans, made in Norway by Ekornes feature teak frames with button tufted, lugguage tan leather upholstery...
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Ekornes Recliner with Ottoman
By Ekornes
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Scandinavian Modern lounge chair & ottoman set by Ekornes features beige leather upholstery, bentwood base with swivel function, reclining seat back, and matching ottoman. Dime...
Leather, Bentwood
1960s Scandinavian Modern Teak Reclining Leather Armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine piece of scandinavian design, circa 1960. Solid teak frame, with reclining capabilities. Black leather with squared piping. A few buttons missing to the back. Some pitting a...
Teak
Set of Scandinavian Modern Reclining Lounge Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Westport, CT
Set of highly sought after, reclining lounges designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Sculptural oak frames completely restored, new cushions upholstered in soft heavy woo...
Wool, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair, Westnofa, Norway
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern, reclining lounge chair made in Norway and distributed by Westnofa, features a solid walnut frame and is newly upholstered in a woven cotton blend.
Cotton, Walnut
Mid-Century Ib Kofod-Larsen Recliner and Ottoman
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Jose, CA
Danish modern reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. This piece has been newly reupholstered in a soft grey Maharam fabric. Frame displays sleek minimal line...
Sold
H 39.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
Scandinavian Modern Red Leather Ekornes Stressless Recliner with Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern lounge chair by Ekornes ASA Stressless features beautiful red tufted leather seat and bronze tinted frame with swivel base. Dimensions: 32.5w 28d 39.5h 17sh ...
Leather
Mid-century Danish High-back Reclining Lounge Chair
By SL Mobler, Svend Langkilde
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage high-back reclining lounge chair designed by Svend Langkilde for SL Mobler Denmark. Sculpted solid teak frame and arms. Newly upholstered in a blue/green wool textile. Manual...
Wood, Fabric
Restored Scandinavian Teak Recliner in Grey Linen
Located in Houston, TX
Freshly reupholstered grey Recliner / lounge chair. Tufting adds visual interest and comfort. Lever on side adjusts the reclining angle. Ottoman adjusts. Ottoman measures 13.5"d x...
Sold
H 39.5 in W 30 in D 34 in
Scandinavian Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Purple Suede Recliner & Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Plainview, NY
A Scandinavian Mid-century modern style Ekornes stressless brand lounge chair and matching ottoman.
Suede
Sold
H 39.75 in W 26 in D 34.5 in
Norwegian Scandinavian Modern High Back Reclining Lounge Chair Attr Arnt Lande
By Stokke Møbler
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing MCM (aka Mid-Century Modern) Norwegian Scandinavian Modern style high back reclining lounge chair which is attributed to Arnt Lande for Stokke furniture manufacturer.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 40 in W 30.5 in D 32 in
Scandinavian Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair H W Klein for Bramin Mobler
By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Scandinavian Modern reclining wingback lounge chair by H.W.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 38.5 in W 26.75 in D 32.5 in
Mid Century Swedish Reclining Lounge Chair in Teak by Folke Ohlsson, circa 1960
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Swedish modern Folke Ohlsson for DUX style reclining high-back lounge chair is circa 1960.
Teak
Sold
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 32.35 in
Mid-Century Modern Selig Imperial Swivel Pod Egg Chair Recliner and Ottoman
By Overman, Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Swanky vintage 1970s pod chair recliner and ottoman manufactured by Selig Imperial in Sweden during the 1970s. Classic, timeless, sleek modern style that will look just as cool 40 y...
Metal
Sold
H 37 in W 28 in D 28 in
Combi Star Chair by Arnt Land for Stokke - Mid Century Modern Reclining Rocker
By Stokke Møbler, Stokke
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage solid old growth teak rocker recliner by Arnt Land for Stokke, Norway circa 1960. Known as the "Combi Star" chair - it rocks, reclines and locks in to different reclined posi...
Fabric, Teak
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.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
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