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Lounge Chairs For Sale
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Pace Collection Argenta Lucite Chairs in Inata Alpaca Fabric, pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
These amazing 1970s Pace Collection lounge chairs feature thick lucite panels with chrome details. Straps wrap the tubular chrome frame to support the cushions. The loose cushions an...
Category
1970s Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Lucite
Boho Chic Sculpted Pencil Reed Ribbon Lounge Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Our Chic Sculpted Pencil Reed Ribbon Lounge Chair combines intricate design and plush comfort, bringing an artistic edge to any space.
Features intricate handcrafted pencil reed str...
Category
1980s Philippine Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Reed
Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large mid-century modern lounge chair with tufted back. Vintage armchair fully upholstered on tapered wood legs.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
1970s Boxer Leather Lounge Chair by Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare Kwok Hoi Chan boxer lounge chair for Steiner, circa early 1970s, France.
Cream padded leather and tubular chromed steel. Very unique and e...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair with Metal Legs, Italy 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These individualistic chairs possess a look that is eternally relevant regardless of current trends, a charm that would likely be called ‘the mid-century modern style’. Even after de...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Louis Paolozzi, Single "Concerto" Corner Chair for Zol, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant French Corner Lounge Chair model "Concerto" designed by Louis Paolozzi in the 1950s and produced by Zol, France.
Black lacquered metal feet.
Excellent condition.
Origi...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Bouclé Upholstery Mushroom Style Lounge Chair
Located in Madrid, ES
Unknown Designer upholstery round lounge chair. Netherlands, 1970s.
This anonymous lounge chair was probably inspired by Pierre Paulin's Mushroom Lounge chair.
Excellent cond...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Pair of Relling Highback Siesta Chairs in Beige Leather with Matching Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great pair of highback Siesta chairs in light grey leather with one matching ottoman and light brown stained bentwood beech frame. Designed by Norwegian design icon, Ingmar Relling i...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
nice pair of roberto mango cane chairs
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful pair of roberto mango cane chairs in good original condition.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Vintage Beige Velvet Dante Armchairs, H. Lis, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Lounge chair in bamboo by unknown maker
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lounge chair in woven bamboo with cushion in Vainui (colour: Coco) by Pierre Frey. Unknown maker
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Ward Bennett for Brickell Newly Caned "Sled" Lounge Chair, Circa 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Chromed Steel & Cane Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickell. Featuring the vintage low chromed x frame, with newly natural and unstained cane seat, curved back, covered a...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rattan Green Stripe Folding Deck Chair Patio Lounger, Chaise Longue
Located in Labrit, Landes
French rattan folding deck chair or lounger chair, circa 1930
Handwoven with a green stripe
Very comfortable for patio or garden
Folded dimensions H 24.21 x W 29.7 x D 31.3 in. (H...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Maxime Shearling and Brass Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Modern elegance. A gleaming brass frame with an intriguing crisscross back and our signature sabots cradles a softly curved seat and sculptural back in sumptuous shearling upholstery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
“Proposals” Chair with Ottoman by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, Italy 1970
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A lovely set of one P60 lounge chair with matching ottoman from the “Proposals” series. Designed by Vittorio Introini and manufactured by Saporiti in Italy around 1970.
The set is u...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede
Poul Kjærholm Pair of PK22 for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjærholm two PK22 in dull chromium plated steel and cane. Executed by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Yellow Armchair in the Manner of Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian armchair was manufactured in the 1970s. The round curved, yellow enamelled steel tube serves as a frame for the simple linen upholstery. The piece of furniture is in goo...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Selig Swivel Lounge Chair, 1960
By Selig
Located in Chicago, IL
Selig Swivel lounge chair, 1960. Original upholstery with walnut plinth base.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Amanta Lounges by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in Original Upholstery
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 2 iconic Organic Modern Amanta lounges by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Brown zig-zag fiberglass shell houses seating upholstered in a very particul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Modern Ivory Bouclé Swivel Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A duo of plush boucle vintage swivel lounge chairs featuring fresh upholstery in a textured bone white fabric. Large legless swivel base creates a minimal curved silhouette while rai...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Sculptural Accent Chairs with Metal Legs, Europe, circa 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Among the many excellent European mid-century modern designs, some were well-known for their flair for the dramatic, which becomes evident upon looking at this set of two accent chairs...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Gianni Moscatelli "Cheval" Chairs, Formanova, 1970s
By Formanova
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian set designed by Gianni Moscatelli from the 70s was made by Formanova. It is covered with pastel yellow leatherette, which is in good condition. The set has wheels, which...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Armchair Mod. Wink Designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair – Chaise longue mod. Wink 111 designed by Toshiyuki Kita in the 80's and edited by Cassina. Structure made of steel and upholstered in white wool bouclé. Adjustable earmuffs/headrest and footrest. Italy 80...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Rattan Campaign Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century
By Ficks Reed
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Ficks Reed rattan Campaign style lounge or club chair plus ottoman with interesting chrome cap accents by John Wisner for the Far Horizons collection, 1954. This chair measures 30" T...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
1930s Danish modern Easy Chair reupholstered in Premium beige Mohair
By Viggo Boesen
Located in København K, 84
1930s Danish modern easy chair reupholstered in exquisite premium beige mohair and nut brown stained beech legs.
A very elegant piece executed by...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Mid Century Vintage Swedish Lounge Chair by Scapa Rydaholm, 1970s
By Scapa
Located in Madison, WI
This chair is everything!! For all of you interior designers out there, here is your chance to custom upholster this beauty, or just keep it as is with all of it's current vintage charm for yourself or your client.
This extremely fashionable late 1960's / 1970's armchair is a complete stunner. It is a Swedish Lounge Chair by Scapa Rydaholm. On the bottom it has a sticker that reads "MADE IN SWEDEN".
This extremely one-of-a-kind rare chair is way under market value for a chair of this caliber of this era because the upholstery is not perfect, and we highly recommend that the next owner and designer reupholsters this beautiful piece. What a super sweet shaped, chrome mid century lounge chair...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Sculptural Accent Chairs with Metal Legs, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Among the many excellent European mid-century modern designs, some were well-known for their flair for the dramatic, which becomes evident upon looking at this set of four accent cha...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Louis Paolozzi, Single "Concerto" Easy Chair for Zol, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant French Lounge Chair model "Concerto" designed by Louis Paolozzi in the 1950s and produced by Zol, France.
Black lacquered metal feet.
Excellent condition.
Original pie...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 minimalistic lounge chairs, 70s Netherlands.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 minimalistic lounge chairs, 70s Netherlands. Black lacquered metal frame and Reupholstered off white fabric seat. In the manner of Martin Visser. In very good vintage condit...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Pair of Curved Lounge Chairs in Light Beige Velours
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric and wood, Italy, 1950s
An Italian voluptuous and bold set of lounge chairs that show a play of volumes with soft, fluid and rounded lines. These chair...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
1st Edition Oyster Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin Artifort New Upholstery, 1965
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Early 1st edition production ‘Oyster’ F157 lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort – 1965.
The early metal bases were made of brushed stainless steel. The new modern ones are m...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair "Model Ge-225" for GETAMA, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
When this iconic model was released in 1950, the unusual combination of rope, white-varnished steel and sheepskin had never been seen before in the furniture industry. It was a way for Hans Wegner to demonstrate his ability to design innovative, practical and comfortable furniture with every possible material.
Unveiled in Copenhagen in 1950 at an exhibition at the Designmuseum Danmark, the design received mixed reviews. Kaare Klint famously likened it to something from a gynaecologist’s office. But from the jump, fashion people fawned. It was splashed across magazines, models posing on its tightly wound string seat.
The Flaglinestol or Flag Halyard string-wrapped lounge chair quickly became a 21st-century icon. The story goes that in 1949 Wegner was at the beach, digging himself into the sand when he found the perfect lean-back position for seaside repose, which inspired him to make it in something more sturdy. This gave birth to this chair with its famous steel frame wrapped in rope commonly used for flagpoles. The ergonomic, spaceship-like form still looks innovative despite being over 70 years old. The bottom frame is made of a white-varnished steel structure with beechwood leg caps. The legs are splayed with the front ones connected by a stretcher, establishing the firm base for the body. The top-frame is made of chrome-plated steel that serves as the frame for the stretched halyard. Halyard rope, or flagpole rope, is traditionally used to raise and lower a flag on most external halyard flagpoles. The unusual combination of materials is continued by the cognac leather head pillow secured to the back. The chair is cosied up with sheepskin that - along with the headrest - softens the industrial shape of the steel.
This iconic Wegner model was already presented at The Arts & Crafts Spring Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark in 1950. For several decades it was manufactured by Danish brand Getama in small quantities. In the late ’80s it went out of production altogether. PP Møbler...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kipp Stewart Directional Original Leather Stainless Steel Lounge Chair Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wow, original and buttery soft, off-white leather! On a polished and hefty stainless steel base. This super cool "Arc" lounge chair and ottoman, a complete and original matching set,...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
President Meteor Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Steen Ostergaard for Cado
By Cado, Steen Ostergaard
Located in Turku, FI
The President Meteor lounge chair 265 was designed by the original king of space age design the Danish furniture designer Steen Ostergaard in 1968. Chair is also known as "Captain Lo...
Category
1960s Danish Space Age Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Fiberglass
Pair of "Fly" Armchairs by BoConcept
By BoConcept
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage armchairs made by BoConcept. Their "Fly" chairs feature polished chrome flat bar legs and a full comfortable body.
Please confirm location.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Egon Eiermann E10 Cane Basket Lounge Chair for Heinrich Murmann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful Egon Eiermann E10 basket chair was manufactured by Heinrich Murmann.
A sculptural timeles design from 1949 and was exhibited in the ...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Chaise Lounge Chair in grey leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Chaise Lounge Chair in grey leather
Iconic chaise lounge by Italian designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed in 1969 and produced by Cassina. The S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swivel Armchair in Bouclé Fabrics & Brushed Brass Base
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This Armchair brings a stylish touch to any space with its subtle curves. Have fun with its swivel base while enjoying this armchair as a matched ensemble or alone.
Structure is con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Nanna Ditzel Design Lounge And Outdoor Seating Set
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Vintage look and resolutely contemporary, this lounge outdoor seating set "Chill" Model design by Nanna Ditzel is composed of an armchair with its match...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Resin
Monumental Pair of Fiberglass 'Jennifer' Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
So many incredible aspects to this pair of monumentally sized 'Jennifer' lounge chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1970s, we will attempt to list them all in this description.
First, and most noticeably, is the size. They are huge, humungous, monumental, enormous... I mean, they are incredibly large. You can easily fit two people and a dog in a single chair and have room to cuddle, snuggle, hang-out, watch a movie, have drinks in an intimate setting, or even fall asleep comfortably cradled. It's not just how wide they are but also the depth also provides a dramatic increase in overall 'lounging' footprint of the chairs. These chairs are so large, they shouldn't even be called chairs, they are somewhere between a loveseat and a daybed - perhaps they should be called lovebeds instead?
The second thing that we absolutely love about these chairs is its design history. The Jennifer chair is one of Michael's earliest designs. Michael designed it for actress Jennifer Jones (Mrs. Norton Simon), she asked him for a chair that she could curl her legs in and relax and this monumental chair...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Haimi Oy Karuselli Lounge Chair Designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Very comfortable and futuristic Karuselli Lounge chair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro in 1965.
Black molded fiberglass seat shell, with original cognac-brown leather upholstery, colo...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stylish, sculptural and incredibly comfortable pair of tilt and swivel wide seat lounge chairs by Directional. Our shop has carried several Directional and Vladimir Kagan style lounge chairs...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Glazy Chair, Gentle 223 by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy chair, gentle 223 by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm
Materials: upholstery
Also available: upholstery in all Royal Stranger’s fabric collection...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Recliners in the Manner of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
midcentury reclining lounge chairs in the manner of Marco Zanuso. Upholstered in an off-white fabric and with tapering wood legs. Price per pair but can be sold individually on reque...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Swivel Chairs in Ivory Bouclé c. 1970s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sculptural swivel chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1970 freshly and professionally reupholstered in luxurious Ivory Bouclé. Furniture that's art. Arms gently slop...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Post Modern Tubular Lounge Chairs Boucle, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Boucle Post Modern tubular lounge chairs, 1970. The seat cantilevers out from the back floating from the frame. Newly reupholstered in white bouc...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Camaleonda Lounge Chair in Boucle Wool by Mario Bellini, Sectional Sofa, 1970's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda, Mario Bellini, vintage; modular camaleonda, newly reupholstered in bouclé wool; white; Postmodern; Lounge chair; Sofa; Seating element; Italian design classics;
Postm...
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Foam
Midcentury Chrome and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning midcentury chrome and leather lounge chairs and ottoman manufactured in the United States, circa 1970s. The chair and the otto...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 2 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 223 by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 glazy chairs, gentle 223 by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm
Materials: Upholstery
Also available: Upholstery in all Royal Stranger’s fabric ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair in Natural Leather and Brushed Stainless Steel
Located in Lisbon, PT
Embracing the purpose to take a break, LISBOA chair invites you to just sit and relax. Combining many observations from different cultures of how people use chairs...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rattan Wicker Pair of Oversized Lounge Chairs Manner of Michael Taylor
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair of rattan wicker oversized lounge chairs wearing their original off-white upholstery in the style of Michael Taylor. Beautiful condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
"Robert" Fireside Chair by Pierre Guariche Upholstered in Pierre Frey
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A "Robert" Fireside chair designed by Pierre Guariche and produced in the 1960s by Meurop.
Formed of tubular metal and reupholstered in decorative waves of fake fur that is a perf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Ivory Bouclé Swivel Chairs & Ottoman for Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern pair of Vladimir Kagan tilt and swivel chairs for directional with custom en suite ottoman newly reupholstered in soft luxurious ivory white bouclé. Modern. Plush. Sexy. Uber comfy. These are large statement piece swivel chairs. Come to Momma. Take the weight of the world off in uber luxurious modern comfort. Curvy plush over sized arm rests envelop you like a mink stole. Tilt back and take a deep breath or sit side saddle and recline your legs. Swivel about with your best scotch. Super soft ivory bouclé fabric ventilates well - cozy in winter and cool in summer. These Vladimir Kagan swivel lounge chairs are perfect for a Malibu beach...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Set of Four Richard Schultz 1966 Series Armless Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Schultz for 1966 series for Knoll. Set of four outdoor lounge chairs.
No longer in production. Seat and back are woven vinyl coated polyester mesh with vinyl straps and stai...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal
Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chairs, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: Vladimir Kagan Design Group, USA, 1947
Material: Knoll Atelier Confetti upholstery, casters
Size: 30 w × 30 d × 27.5 h in seat height 15 inches.
Category
1940s American Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Stunning Midcentury Leather/ Chrome Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of absolutely gorgeous Italian leather lounge chairs features a chrome frame and overstuffed seats for one of the most relaxing set of chairs you will find. Ideal for any ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
"Le Bambole" 2-Seat Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A beautiful "Le Bambole" 2-seat sofa, designed by Mario Bellini, 1970's.
This lovely and very comfortable sofa is produced by B&B Italia.
It is newly upholstered in very soft Ita...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
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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