Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

Dutch, 1922-2019

Through both his bold furniture designs and his teaching and administrative positions within the architecture and design industries, the solution-oriented Friso Kramer helped elevate industrial design to a venerated place in the modernist canon.

While the mid-century years saw no shortage of function-minded modernists, Kramer may have been the most extreme of them. “If form does not contribute to the function, it has no right to exist,” the Dutch designer once said. Born in Amsterdam in 1922 to the pioneering architect Piet Kramer, Friso studied architecture, industrial design, electrical engineering and interior design. He cut his teeth in the studios of architect Jan Piet Kloos and interior designer Frans Paulussen, then, in 1948, went to work as a designer at the steel furniture manufacturer De Cirkel (part of the Ahrend group), where he would design some of his best-known work.

The 1953 Revolt chair, which is among his most celebrated seating and a darling of Dutch mid-century modernism, embodied Kramer’s function-first design; its skeletal, industrial form provides for maximum comfort and ergonomic support with minimal material. He joined forces with Wim Rietveld, son of celebrated Dutch modernist Gerrit Rietveld, for the 1958 Result chair, which married elements of the Revolt with forms from Rietveld’s Pyramid series. Kramer found numerous ways to riff on and perfect his brand of minimalism: The 1960 Resort and Repose armchairs demonstrate how he slightly tweaked the skeletal frames for different postures and uses.

In 1963, Kramer left Ahrend to found Total Design Studio with Wim Crouwel, Benno Wissing and Paul and Dick Schwartz. The firm grouped graphic, industrial and spatial design under one roof with the shared belief in functionalism. Though Total Design Studio is still in business today, Kramer left the company to return to Ahrend in 1971, serving as art director until 1983. Following Kramer’s death in 2019, Ahrend teamed up with Danish design brand HAY to relaunch the Result and Revolt chairs.

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Creator: Friso Kramer

Pair of Friso Kramer 'Repose' Leather Lounge Chairs Ahrend de Cirkel, 1960

$4,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Friso Kramer 'Repose' Leather Lounge Chairs Ahrend de Cirkel, 1960

By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Note: These chairs are currently part of the "From the Guggenheim Museum to the Cobra Museum" exhibition in Amstelveen. A very comfortable easy chair by Friso Kramer designed in 1...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Friso Kramer Easy Chair 1970's

$7,200 / set

Friso Kramer Easy Chair 1970's

By Friso Kramer

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

A beautiful easy chair designed in the 1970s (estimated) by Dutch designer Friso Kramer, featuring a frame that combines curves and straight lines. The contrast between the fabric an...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Steel

1969 Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel Repose Lounge Armchair Green Upholstery

$3,453 / item

1969 Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel Repose Lounge Armchair Green Upholstery

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...

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1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer "Repose" Armchair in Shades of Gray with New Upholstery, 1960

$2,250

Friso Kramer "Repose" Armchair in Shades of Gray with New Upholstery, 1960

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing Mid-Century "Repose" lounge chair by Dutch design great Friso Kramer. Chair is outfitted with an enameled metal frame, matching Skai arms and is newly upholstered in grey fa...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Model 'Repose' Armchair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1965

$3,019

Model 'Repose' Armchair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1965

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This is a great find as this chair is in a very good and original condition. Some signs of age that endorse the Industrial Design. These signs are mainly some paint loss to edges due...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Set of 6 Revolt Chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1956

$4,389 / set

H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Set of 6 Revolt Chairs by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1956

By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Steenwijk, NL

The 'Revolt' chair was designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. An award winning design that has become an icon of Dutch industrial design from the 1950's. This solid chair has...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Set of Six Adjustable Architect Stools Designed by Friso Kramer

$2,809 / set

H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in

Set of Six Adjustable Architect Stools Designed by Friso Kramer

By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Antwerp, BE

Adjustable and swivel Industrial architect stools with seats are made in plywood, the base in gray lacquered metal.-The height is adjustable from 55 cm...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Revolt chairs wood for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963

$4,623 / set

H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Friso Kramer Revolt chairs wood for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1963

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Super nice set of eight revolt dining chairs designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland, 1953. Though the Revolt chair was already designed in 1953, the production starte...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Sirocco, 1970s

$4,682

H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

Arne Norell Easy Chair Model Sirocco, 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Stockholm, SE

Safari chair model Sirocco in good condition. Original cognac leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Pair of De Sede DS-47 Leather Lounge Chairs C. 1960s

$8,100 / set

H 28 in W 31 in D 32 in

Pair of De Sede DS-47 Leather Lounge Chairs C. 1960s

By De Sede

Located in Norwalk, CT

This is an exceptional pair of DS-47 lounge chairs, produced by the Swiss master leather craftsmen at de Sede. Renowned for their uncompromising materiality and bold, sculptural pr...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell 1970s

$4,995

H 36 in W 36 in D 30 in

Inca Easy Chair by Arne Norell 1970s

By Arne Norell

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

"Inca" Lounge Chair. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

(2) Beech and Fabric Easy Swivel Chairs by Yngvar Sandstrom Chairs C.1970's

$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 37.25 in W 23.75 in D 33 in

(2) Beech and Fabric Easy Swivel Chairs by Yngvar Sandstrom Chairs C.1970's

By Källemo, Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström

Located in Norwalk, CT

This impeccable pair of easy chairs, crafted in Sweden during the 1970s, embodies the era's signature blend of form and function. Designed by Ygnvar Sandstrom for Källemo New Furnitu...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Friso Kramer Revolt chairs Ahrend duo tone Netherlands 1953

$3,804 / set

H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Friso Kramer Revolt chairs Ahrend duo tone Netherlands 1953

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This set of four rare duo-tone Revolt chairs, designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel in Holland in 1953, is a fine example of Dutch industrial design. Although the Revolt chai...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel 1963

$702 / item

H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel 1963

By Friso Kramer

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Super nice and scarce set 6 Revolt chairs designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1953. Though the Revolt chair was already designed in 1953, the production started in...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs New Upholstery

$6,400 / set

H 31 in W 25 in D 31 in

Pair of Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs New Upholstery

By Paul Frankl

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of very sharp looking Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs with new upholstery.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

Pair of Midcentury Upholstery Lounge Chairs in Adrian Pearsall Style

$3,600

H 27.5 in W 31 in D 32 in

Pair of Midcentury Upholstery Lounge Chairs in Adrian Pearsall Style

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of bold red lounge chairs are done in the styling of famed designer Adrian Pearsall. Featuring bold design and eye-catching style this set will add a fun flair to any livin...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

1960's Set of Four Grey Velvet Friso Kramer 'Result' Chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel

$1,800 / set

H 31.25 in W 18 in D 19 in

1960's Set of Four Grey Velvet Friso Kramer 'Result' Chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel

By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed by Friso Kramer and Wim Rietveld during their tenure at Ahrend de Cirkel, the Result chair stands as one of the most recognized examples of Dutch Mid-Century institutional d...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Previously Available Items

Friso Kramer Repose Chairs Pair Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959

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H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in

Friso Kramer Repose Chairs Pair Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Nice pair of so called 'Repose' easy chairs designed by Friso Kramer and manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1959. These chairs have a very nice compass shaped frame with metal...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Repose Chair Ahrend de Cirkel Holland 1959

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H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in

Friso Kramer Repose Chair Ahrend de Cirkel Holland 1959

By Friso Kramer

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Nice industrial 'Repose' easy chair designed by Friso Kramer and manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1959. The chair has a very nice compass shaped frame with metal structure, ...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Repose chairs Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959

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H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 29.14 in

Friso Kramer Repose chairs Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959

By Friso Kramer

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Important pair of modernist easy chairs model Repose, designed by Friso Kramer and manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1959. The chairs have a very nice v shaped black painted ...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer & Tjerk Reijenga Lounge Chairs Pilastro, 1965

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H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 29.14 in

Friso Kramer & Tjerk Reijenga Lounge Chairs Pilastro, 1965

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga, Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Very nice pair of industrial lounge chairs designed by a duo of industrial designers. The chair was designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro 1965, the seating structure was designed b...

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1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Repose Chairs Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959

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H 32.29 in W 26.38 in D 29.14 in

Repose Chairs Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959

By Friso Kramer

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Important pair of industrial easy chairs model Repose, designed by Friso Kramer and manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1959. The chairs have a very nice v shaped grey painted ...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Friso Kramer 'Result' Armchairs

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H 30.5 in W 23.5 in D 19 in

Pair of Friso Kramer 'Result' Armchairs

By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Friso Kramer 'Result' armchairs newly upholstered in black velvet with original enameled metal frames and acrylic armrest. Visible wear and scratch on left arm. !Frames are i...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Sheet Metal

Friso Kramer and Tjerk Reijenga Lounge Chair for Pilastro

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H 30.5 in W 25.75 in D 29.5 in

Friso Kramer and Tjerk Reijenga Lounge Chair for Pilastro

By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro, Friso Kramer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century lounge chair designed by Friso Kramer and Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro. Upholstered in new bone white fabric. In original condition with visible signs of wear including so...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Kramer or Reijenga Cube Chairs

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H 14.75 in W 25.75 in D 29 in

Pair of Kramer or Reijenga Cube Chairs

By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro, Friso Kramer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Mid-Century Cube Chairs Designed by Friso Kramer and Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro. Newly Upholstered in Robins Egg Blue Fabric. White Enameled Metal Frames with Brown Formica ...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer and Tjerk Reijenga Lounge Chairs

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H 30 in W 29 in D 25.75 in

Friso Kramer and Tjerk Reijenga Lounge Chairs

By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga, Friso Kramer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Mid-Century Cube Chairs Designed by Friso Kramer and Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro. Newly Upholstered in Orange Sherbet Fabric. White Enameled Metal Frames with Brown Formica A...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Repose chairs pair Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959

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H 32.29 in W 26.38 in D 29.14 in

Friso Kramer Repose chairs pair Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very important pair of industrial easy chairs model Repose. These Repose chairs are designed by our best industrial designer, Friso Kramer for Ahrend de C...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer & Tjerk Reijenga Lounge Chairs Pilastro, 1965

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H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 29.14 in

Friso Kramer & Tjerk Reijenga Lounge Chairs Pilastro, 1965

By Friso Kramer, Tjerk Reijenga

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice pair of Industrial lounge chairs designed by a due of Industrial designers. The chair was designed by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro, 1965, the seating structure was designed ...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer Repose Chair Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland, 1959

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H 32.29 in W 26.38 in D 29.14 in

Friso Kramer Repose Chair Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland, 1959

By Friso Kramer

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Important Industrial easy chair model Repose. This Repose chair is designed by our best and most important Industrial designer, Friso Kramer for Ahrend de...

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1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Friso Kramer Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Friso Kramer lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Friso Kramer lounge chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Friso Kramer lounge chairs, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lounge chairs by Friso Kramer were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lounge chairs by 't Spectrum Bergeijk, 't Spectrum, and Ahrend de Cirkel. Prices for Friso Kramer lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,141 and can go as high as $5,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,019.