Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Leather
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 2000s Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Birch
1990s Italian Lounge Chairs
Wicker
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Other Lounge Chairs
Birch
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Oak
1960s American Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Plastic
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Nylon, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam, Textile
1960s American Vintage Lounge Chairs
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
1970s American Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak, Fabric
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Mahogany
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Brass, Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique and Vintage Lounge Chairs for Sale: Wassily Chairs, Eames Chairs and Other Celebrated Seats
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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