Seat Lounge Alvar Aalto
1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Beech
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1950s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1970s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Birch
Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Birch
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Birch
Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Carbon Fiber
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Books
Paper
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood, Beech, Wood, Plywood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch, Plywood, Lacquer
20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Rope
1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Birch
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Birch
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Linen
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Birch
Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1930s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Zebra Hide
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Zebra Hide
Vintage 1930s Finnish Lounge Chairs
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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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.
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