Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
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Mahogany
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Beech
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Late 20th Century American Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
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Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
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Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
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Gold Leaf
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Mahogany
1960s Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Gold Leaf
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Late 20th Century Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
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1940s Swedish Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Fir
19th Century English Late Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Brass
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Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
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Wood
1890s English Late Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Oak
1920s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Elm
Late 19th Century European Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood, Wicker, Linen, Canvas
19th Century Italian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Chrome
19th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Recent Sales
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Cherry
Late 20th Century Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Brass
20th Century Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
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Late 20th Century American Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Regency Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Linen, Cane, Wood
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Damask, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Classical Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Chenille, Wood
20th Century Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century North American Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century English Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century French Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wool
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
20th Century British Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Gold Leaf
1980s British Country Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Textile
1980s British Country Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Textile
Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Swedish Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
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Chenille
20th Century English Victorian Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Vintage Victorian Lounge Chairs?
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023What 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.
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