Throne Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century American Gothic Revival Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Jacobean Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Upholstery, Cane
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Egyptian Revival Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s European High Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Nickel
Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Antique 19th Century American Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Medieval Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Tribal Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Teak
1990s French Modern Club Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Wicker
Early 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lounge Chairs
Brass, Iron
2010s American Tribal Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lounge Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Velvet
2010s Colombian Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé
Late 20th Century American Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé
2010s Colombian Lounge Chairs
Steel
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
1990s English Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Oak, Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
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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.
- What are throne chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Throne chairs are sometimes called by the Latin word for chair, cathedra. Most often, you will simply see them referred to as thrones. Furniture makers have produced thrones for rulers and religious figures in various forms since ancient times. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of throne chairs.
- What is a throne?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A throne is a chair that a monarch or high-ranking religious leader sits in. Normally, thrones are large in size and highly ornamental to reflect the prestige and power of the person who sits in it. On 1stDibs, shop a range of throne chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between a throne and a chair is their purpose. A chair is a piece of furniture designed to seat anyone, while a throne usually is a highly decorative chair reserved for a monarch like an emperor, king or queen. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage chairs.
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