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Blue Leather Lounge Chairs by Metropolitan Furniture Corporation
By Metropolitan, Jules Heumann
Located in Dallas, TX
Cassina. In restored condition, newly upholstered in blue leather and ready for use. Versatile chairs and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

1980 Butterfly Blue Lounge Chair GE 460 Designed by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
traditional Scandinavian techniques by Getama's skilled cabinet makers, this lounge chair is not only stylish
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Paolo Buffa Pair of Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
modernist wingback chairs have been fully restored and newly upholstered in a light blue cotton velvet
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair Armless Lounge / Slipper Chairs with Brass Frames by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pair of Harvey Probber lounge chairs with brass frames. All original brass feet are intact
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

1950s Curved Back Club Chairs Freshly Reupholstered in Blue Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
Don’t settle for any lounge chairs. These amazing chairs are the epitome of comfort and style with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Wood

Set of 2 Blue Carson Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 blue Carson armchair by Collector Materials: Fully upholstered in Boho 10 fabric Solid
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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 2 Blue Carson Armchair by Collector
Set of 2 Blue Carson Armchair by Collector
H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 29.93 in
Collector Contemporary Modern Cassette Armchair in Kolymbetra Blue Walnut
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Structure in Walnut wood. Upholstered in fabric. Product options Upholstery: Available in all collector
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2010s Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Collector Contemporary Modern Cassette Armchair in Kolymbetra Blue Oak
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Structure in Oak wood. Upholstered in fabric. Product options Upholstery: Available in all collector
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2010s Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Collector Contemporary Modern Cassette Armchair in Bouclé Ocean Blue
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Structure in Smoked Oak wood. Upholstered in fabric. Product Options Upholstery: Available in all collector
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2010s Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Collector Contemporary Modern Cassette Armchair in Boucle Night Blue
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Structure in Smoked Oak wood. Upholstered in fabric. Product options Upholstery: Available in all
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2010s Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Collector Contemporary Modern Cassette Armchair in Tarim Blue Smoked Oak
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Structure in Smoked Oak wood. Upholstered in fabric. Product options Upholstery: Available in all
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2010s Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Collector Contemporary Modern Cassette Armchair in Kolymbetra Blue Black Oak
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Structure in Black Oak wood. Upholstered in fabric. Product options Upholstery: Available in all collector
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2010s Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Collector Contemporary Modern Cassette Armchair in Kolymbetra Blue Dark Oak
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Structure in Dark Oak wood. Upholstered in fabric. Product options Upholstery: Available in all collector
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2010s Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Collector Contemporary Modern Cassette Armchair in Kolymbetra Blue Smoked Oak
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Structure in Smoked Oak wood. Upholstered in fabric. Product options Upholstery: Available in all
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2010s Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Collector Contemporary Modern Cassette Armchair in Baldac Blue Smoked Oak
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Structure in Smoked Oak wood. Upholstered in fabric. Product options Upholstery: Available in all
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2010s Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Collector Contemporary Modern Cassette Armchair in Bouclé Night Blue Smoked Oak
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Structure in Smoked Oak wood. Upholstered in fabric. Product options Upholstery: Available in all
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2010s Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Collector Contemporary Cassete Puff Boucle Night Blue by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
23” H 38 cm 15” PRODUCT FEATURES Structure in Oak wood. Upholstered in fabric. Genuine leather
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2010s Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Collector Contemporary Modern Cassette Armchair in Bouclé Ocean Blue Smoked Oak
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Structure in Smoked Oak wood. Upholstered in fabric. PRODUCT OPTIONS UPHOLSTERY: Available in all
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2010s Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Collector Contemporary Cassete Puff Boucle Ocean Blue by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
23” H 38 cm 15” PRODUCT FEATURES Structure in Oak wood. Upholstered in fabric. Genuine leather
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2010s Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Collector Contemporary Cassete Puff in Boucle Ocean Blue by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
” Product features Structure in Oak wood. Upholstered in fabric. Genuine leather details. Product options
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2010s Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Modern Tobo Armchair in bouclé Ocean Blue & Oak Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
27,6” H 73 cm 28” SH 40 cm 15,7” Product features Structure in solid oak wood. Upholstered in
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2010s Lounge Chairs

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Travertine

Modern Tobo Armchair in bouclé Night Blue & Oak Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
27,6” H 73 cm 28” SH 40 cm 15,7” Product features Structure in Solid Oak wood. Upholstered in
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2010s Lounge Chairs

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Travertine

Joseph-André Motte, Rare Set of 5 "Tempo" Easy Chairs for Steiner, France, 1950
By Joseph-André Motte, Siege Steiner
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant set of 5 French Lounge Chairs model "Tempo" designed by Joseph-André Motte in the 1950s and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

21st Century Modern Armchair In Casentino Wool With Solid Oak Armrests
By Federico Carandini
Located in Milan, IT
upholstered elements, between structural need and seating comfort. We upholster the cushions with covers made
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairfor A.P. Stolen Denmark, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in San Diego, CA
The Papa Bear Chair is an absolutely stunning AP-29. A truly iconic chair newly upholstered in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak, Teak, Wool

French 19th Century Tufted Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Buchanan, NY
A wonderfully proportioned 19th century French tufted armchair with a matching ottoman, upholstered
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Tubular Chrome and Blue Fabric Cantilever Lounge Chair with Arms Set of 7
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage cantilever tubular chrome and blue hopsack fabric upholstered lounge chairs in the
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Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed
Located in Dayton, OH
vibrant Satinwood sleigh form featuring a scroll crest rail, rolled and flared arms. Upholstered in an
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Antique 1820s Regency Chaise Longues

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Upholstery, Satinwood

Grasso Stool in Black Leather with Blue Legs by BD Barcelona
By BD Barcelona Design, Stephen Burks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lounge chair but also expresses something of the artistically absurd. The BD Bolon collaboration
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chairs

Materials

Leather

Howard Keith “Bambino” Chair for HK Furniture, England, 1950s
By Howard Keith
Located in Utrecht, NL
constructed of solid beech and is fully upholstered. The shapes and curves of this chair are very pronounced
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Suelo Modern Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushio...
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2010s North American Modern Side Chairs

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Hardwood

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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White Rounded Square Quad Coffee Table in Stone Composite by Mike Ruiz-Serra
By Mike Ruiz Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
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By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
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Vintage 1960s Italian Corner Chairs

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Traditional Blue Upholstered Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal traditional blue upholstered lounge chair for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and oak, every traditional blue upholstered lounge chair was constructed with great care. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage traditional blue upholstered lounge chair now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer traditional blue upholstered lounge chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right traditional blue upholstered lounge chair, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one traditional blue upholstered lounge chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen and Paolo Buffa produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Traditional Blue Upholstered Lounge Chair?

A traditional blue upholstered lounge chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,045, while the lowest priced sells for $1,630 and the highest can go for as much as $29,995.

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.