Lounge Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Ash, Plywood
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Lounge Chairs
Leather
1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Mission Lounge Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Oak, Mohair
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Ash, Walnut
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Beech
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Teak
1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Ash, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Oak
20th Century Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Maple
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Lambskin, Sheepskin
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Maple, Plywood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Plaster
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
1940s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
1890s British Arts and Crafts Antique Lounge Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Plywood
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Rush, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wood, Pine, Jute, Cotton, Oak
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood, Cane
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
1950s Mexican Bauhaus Vintage Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Wool
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Silk, Wood
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
1960s American Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Birch, Leather
Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
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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