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Lounge Chairs For Sale
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Ikea Produced Storvik Rattan Cane Wicker Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam, 2000's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ikea Produced Storvik Rattan Cane Wicker Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam; Scandinavian modern rattan lounge chair designed by Carl Öjerstam for Ikea. This...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

Pair Halabala Chairs New Upholstery 27" x 29" x 29.5"
Located in Austin, TX
Newly upholstered, early-edition Halabala lounge chairs. Fabric = Gobi K5241/12 Colorway Mustard treated by FiberSeal. Wood is left as found for authenticity and contrast to the n...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Classic Walnut Club Chair and Ottoman with Wool Cushions
Located in Bangall, NY
This Club Chair and Ottoman Set was designed soon after the classic daybed and has the same Scandinavian and African influences, as well as construction techniques. This version is s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

White Oak and Boucle Lounge Chairs + Ottoman
Located in Springfield, OR
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

De Sede DS-47 Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Nubuck Leather, c. 1970's
Located in Norwalk, CT
NOTE: Dimensions provided refer to the armchair. The ottoman measures H 14.5" x W 23" x D 25". Introducing a rare and exceptional find from the iconic 1970's: a De Sede DS-47 lounge...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner Lounge Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your condition is this amazingly comfortable lounge chair by Hans Wegner. Model AP-15 (A.P Stolen) imported by George Tanier. This rare model chair features teak wood with stunni...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Denmark circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Sheepskin Lounge Chairs Denmark circa 1950 Modern chair, newly upholstered in sheepskin. 33”w x 36”d x 46”h x 16”seat
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20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Vintage Pair of Erwin Lambeth Tufted Upholstered Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Very plush and comfortable vintage club lounge chairs designed by Kay Lambeth, circa 1964. Chairs feature solid wood frames, barrel backs, o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchair, Sahara Sheepskin & Fumed Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Karu armchair. The Karu armchair is handmade to order at our workshops in the UK with a solid beech wood frame and fully sprung seat....
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2010s British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Seating as Minimalist Sculpture, 4 Elements by Uredat, 1969, Mohair Upholstery
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Amazing, museum quality, modular 'CORBI' seating set, composed of four elements, designed by Klaus Uredat for 'COR', Germany, 1969 complete with the original purchase invoice dated 1972. After receiving many requests to do so, we have carefully unpicked and removed the original custom order pop art upholstery and have now recovered the set in a more neutral, high quality mohair upholstery. A rare, beautiful and highly sculptural pure elemental design, the large dimensions of each .Corbi' seating element allow for them to be used equally as either individual lounge chairs or as a modular sofa. This particular set is a must for serious collectors, this set comes complete with the original German purchase invoice from 1972, which also confirms the additional expense of the custom order upholstery, we have carefully unpicked and kept the original upholstery fabric should the buyer wish to retain it for provenance (please see photos 14 and 15 which illustrate the set with it's original upholstery). The sculptural 'Corbi' modular lounge chair was designed in 1969 and only remained in limited scale production for a few years up to circa 1974. Today this super elegant design is both very popular and now extremely difficult to find due to the passage of time and the limited total production numbers so a large set of elements such as this, is really a rare opportunity. Each 'Corbi' element is composed of two independent Minimalist sculptural forms, one base element and one cylindrical seat back. With the base elements positioned end to end, day beds may...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Foam, Wood

Eric Bertil Karlén Pair of Lounge Chairs in Ivory Linen and Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Eric Bertil Karlén and produced by his company Firma Rumsinteriör in Sweden in the 1940s. The elegan...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Cotton, Linen, Wood, Elm

Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs in Green Velvet Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs in Green Velvet Upholstery, Italy, 1970s. Four exquisite dining or lounge chairs with a stunning green velvet upholstery reminiscent of the Italian ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs, Model Capella, Designed by Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of armchairs, model Capella, in rosewood and black elegance leather designed by Illum Wikkelsø from the 1960s. The pair is in great vintage condition.   This product will be i...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Paul McCobb for Directional, 1950s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Very comfortable and attractive pair of lounge chairs from the 1950s by Paul McCobb. The armchairs are newly upholstered and covered with a high-quality, off-white wool fabric. Mode...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Pair of lounge chairs by Alf Svensson for Dux, Sweden
Located in Genarp, SE
Pair of lounge chairs by de Swedish designer Alf Svensson for Dux. The chairs are reupholstered with bouclé fabric and has been restored with new padding. The Chairs are very comfo...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Wood

Guillerme & Chambron 'Tricoteuse' Lounge Chair in Black Lacquered Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair 'Tricoteuse', lacquered oak, wool, France, 1960s Guillerme & Chambron designed the 'Tricoteuse' lounge chair in their trademark ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Model 54 lounge chair A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is available...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Griffin Chair is a wide, armless lounge chair that features biscuit tufting. The base is solid American Walnut or White Oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of safari chairs model Sirocco in good condition with original green leather. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of mid-Century Torbjørn Afdal Hunter-Safari High-Back Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A pair of Hunter Safari lounge chairs designed in the 1960s by Norwegian Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo.  Theses designer piece have stood the test of time, ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Rare Danish Easy Lounge Chair in Mahogany Attributed to Otto Færge, 1940's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Incredibly comfortable, exuberantly designed large lounge chair. The style is very much that of Otto Færge and true to his style and design proportions that perfectly captures the es...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Wool

Wrought Iron Jerry Johnson Leather Sling Lounge Chair (3) Leathercraft 1954
Located in Camden, ME
Wrought iron and leather sling lounge chairs designed by Jerry Johnson for Leathercraft, circa 1954. Three available, two as pictured the 3rd can be custom fitted to your choice of c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Josef Hoffmann Leather Kubus Armchairs by Wittmann
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare authentic pair of labeled leather Kubus armchairs or lounge chairs designed in 1910 by Austrian Vienna secession designer Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956...
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20th Century Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Pair of Leather Coronado Armchairs Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of lounge and comfy leather Coronado armchairs design by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Early Edition Danielle Quarante 'Albatros' Airborne France 1969 Space Age Design
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A beautiful original early edition "Albatros' Lounge Chair by French Female Designer Danielle Quarante for Airborne France 1969 This amazing chair was presented at the 1969 "Salon d...
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1960s French Space Age Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fiberglass

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Golden Teddy Bear Sheepskin
Located in Saint Louis, US
Relax and unwind in this beautifully comfortable original Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and ottoman set. The chair is accompanied by an ottoman of which both are fully reupholstered in hi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Post Modern Tubular Chrome Lounge Chair Chaise Lounge Ca. 1970's
Located in New York, NY
High Post Modern tubular chrome lounge chair, chaise lounge, having a sculptural tubular frame, with upholstered seat and back support. The chair is in good, original condition, it s...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Danish Modern Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ib Kofod Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing Danish walnut reclining lounge chairs and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod Larsen in Denmark, circa 1960s. Both the chair and the ottoman have a stained walnut frame that's been ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. Hickory chair off white matelassé covered swivel club chairs with a matching ottoman. The set is covered in Sovereign Upholstery by Hickory...
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1990s American American Classical Lounge Chairs

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Cotton, Wood, Down

Easy Chair in Oak & Velour by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Easy chair by designed by Alfred Christensen in the early 1950s and manufactured by Slagelse Møbelværk. This stunning chair has aged beautifully and the original velvet upholstery and wood finish has the perfect patina. Clean and pure lines define this armchair that are coupled with expert craftsmanship. Adopting the trend of abandoning ornamentation to benefit the form, Christensen maintained the beauty and warmth inherent to traditional Danish cabinetmaking. In consequence, this armchair has a beautiful, warm look with rounded edges and an open look. The only ornamentation is the piping cord that runs along the edges of the body. The unique colour of the original velour upholstery in combination with the stunning Scandinavian oakwood legs and arms create warm elegance, perfect to bring a modern touch to any space. While Danish designers, including Alfred Christensen, had many principles, above all, all designers...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Oak

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1966, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and black leather, Italy, 1966, set of two. In 1966 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut and l...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Plywood

FK 6725 Tulip Chairs by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Alfred Kill, 1964
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of early 1960s production FK 6725 Tulip Chairs by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Alfred Kill International. These chairs have their original cognac leather upholstery with a beautiful patinated vintage look. The condition of these chairs is good and very acceptable considering their age and use, a few minor repairs have been executed to reinforce the leather corners of the armrest on the leather cover. These chairs are for genuine vintage lovers...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Nickel, Steel

Brutalist Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Upholstery in Goat Hide
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Robust and heavy massive oak lounge chair with ottoman, both upholstered in goathide. Brutalism is a movement within architecture that originated from modernism. It is characterized ...
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Late 20th Century European Brutalist Lounge Chairs

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Goatskin, Oak

Set of two vintage lounge chairs
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of two vintage easy chairs in very good condition. The easy chairs are reupholstered in a bordeaux fabric. Price for the set of two. Dimensions: W: 72 cm D: 80 cm H: 78 cm
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s, Pair of Safari Chairs by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair of safari chairs designed by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden. These chairs are made of oak with a new canvas upholstery. They are in a wonderful conditi...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Canvas, Oak

Custom Made 1940's Style Lounge Chair Upholstered in Amber Color Shearling
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant lounge chair made here in our own workshop in Connecticut. Similar in size and design to the Danish small club chairs of the 1940...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Contemporary Modern Cassete Armchair in Fabric & Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Cassete armchair was designed by Alter Ego for Collector Studio. Underpinned by a minimalist and sophistication aesthetic of clean lines. DIMENSIONS W 110 cm 43” D 85 cm 33” H...
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2010s Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

TAMBU Lounge Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Drawing inspiration from the juxtaposition of organic and geometric forms, the TAMBU Lounge Chair was born from a desire to create a super comfy yet elegant seating piece. We believe...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Ash, Oak, Walnut

Pair Italian Designer Mid Century 1960s Bamboo Woven Lounge Chairs-- Two Pieces
Located in Basel, BS
This set comes with the PAIR of elegnant chairs in the style of Franco Albini. These are from the 1960s, Italy. These are very comfortable and stylish. They are in good shape throughout. They are stunning and works of usable art! **We also have the matching Margherita Chair in a separate listing. Designer Franco Albini is well known for his "Margherita chair" as this is one of the most notable pieces of furniture created by the Lombard architect and designer in the 1950s. He partnered with Franca Helg for various projects in years. Albini’s inspiration in creating the chair is to suspend things and people in the air. Since it is a wooden, rattan and reed chair, a garden is the perfect setting for it. Just after a year of its creation, Margherita chair won first place at the 9th Milan Triennale. Moreover, MoMA in New York City, the Museum of Art in Philadelphia, and the Triennale Design Museum in Milan showcased this beautiful and stunning wooden chair. Albini’s furniture mostly features a traditional Italian craftsmanship practice with minimal concepts...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Bamboo

Pair of Vintage Brutalist Danish Pine Lounge Arm Chairs
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pair of vintage brutalist Danish lounge chairs style of Yngve Ekstrom, circa 1970s made of solid pine and newly reupholstered. The pair of lounge cha...
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1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Pine

Jens Risom Pair of 'Vostra' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Risom for Walter Knoll, pair of 'Vostra' chairs with ottoman, beech, pink canvas, brass, United States, design 1941, production 1950s Elegant lounge chairs with ottoman with be...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Two Swedish 1960s "Ilona" Lounge Chairs Attr. Arne Norell
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Two imposing 1960s "Ilona" lounge chairs attributed to Swedish designer Arne Norell. In cognac leather, they are in excellent structural and visual condition. The deep cushions are...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates MCM 2231-C Walnut Wingback Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century 2231-C Walnut Wingback Lounge Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 34 wide x 29 deep x 40 high, with a seat height of 19 and ar...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Vittorio Introini P60 Set of Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Saporiti, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A beautiful and very comfortable set of armchair with saddle effect and matching footstool, which takes the curves of the armchair. The set has its original pistachio color very smoo...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs with Cane Sides
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage lounge chairs feature cane sides and a sturdy walnut frame. The thick padded cushions with off-white upholstery and sloped armrests ensure maximum comf...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern Chair With Rattan Backing
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Chair with White Upholstery and Tapered Front Legs.Walnut Toned Wood with Silver Toned Accents on the Front Legs. Dimensions. 23 W ; 19 D ; 33 H Seat Height 19
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Plywood

Pair of Rare 60's Organic Curved Lounge Chairs by Airborne France New Upholstery
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of rare 1960's organic curved lounge chairs by Airborne France fully restored with new foam and De Ploeg 'Monza' Boucle upholster...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Hans Wegner, Folding Lounge Chair model JH-512, circa 1960, by Johannes Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Hans J Wegner (1914-2007), Folding Lounge Chair, model JH-512, original design 1949, this example possibly produced circa 1960. Produced by Johannes Hansen, Copenhagen Denmark, an...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Camber Chair - woven leather cord and oak
Located in Norwich, GB
The Camber reading chair is refined and beautifully poised, with a gentle sculpted bow in the arm rests and slight angle on the subtly profiled legs. Using the finest oak bark bridle...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Cord, Hardwood

Rare Sculptural Chair in Alpaca, Italy, 1970s / 80s
Located in London, GB
A curved scultptural lounge chairs, Italian, 1970s/80s. Newly upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.   
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Wood

Scandinavian Chaise Longue "Pernilla 3" by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Gorgeous chaise lounge Pernilla 3, designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden. Condition: Good original condition with light patina. No damage to the webbing, and...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Birch

Customizable Tacchini Sesann Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
An icon of Italian design in the 1970s, the Sesann collection by Gianfranco Frattini was part of a new vision of contemporary living in which ergonomics were adapted to social change...
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2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fabric

Mario Bellini "Tentazione" Set of 2 Leather Lounge Armchairs for Cassina, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
Pair of two lounge or armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina manufacture in 1970s period, Italy. Model No: 684, Crème color leather original upholstery, steel frame constr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Contoured Lounge by Klaus Grabe
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century contoured lounge by Klaus Grabe, (1910-2004). C5 chaise lounge, designed, 1948. Constructed in wood with some weathering from outdoor use and restoration. Light semi-tran...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Contemporary Sicilian Towel Chair
Located in Goshen, NY
ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME​ WITH A DETOUR THROUGH TURKEY​ This accent chair features both unconventionality and comfortability with its industrial raw steel back support and pillow top ...
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2010s American Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Frits Henningsen Chairs, Denmark, 1940s
Located in London, GB
An original pair of Frits Henningsen chairs, Denmark, 1940s. Designed and produced by Frits Henningsen, Copenhagen. The chairs have pre...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Scandinaviaan Brown Leather Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful brown leather swan lounge chairs model 3320, designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel which opened in 1960. This o...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Vintage Belmont Barber Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single vintage barber chair from Belmont Company. Adjustable height and reclining function. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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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