Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Nickel
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Iron
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Fur
Late 20th Century Unknown Lounge Chairs
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
1990s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Textile
1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Lacquer, Cane
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s Campaign Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Lacquer, Foam, Rattan, Upholstery, Bamboo
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Bamboo
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
2010s Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Felt
1980s French Provincial Vintage Lounge Chairs
Cotton
1980s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Rattan
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Iron
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Faux Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
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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