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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Creator: Milo Baughman
Creator: Herman Miller
1970s Mid Century Lounge Chairs Styled After Milo Baughman - a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century barrel chairs were designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. These beautiful pair of lounge chairs feature a barrel shape design on top of a chrome base...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Milo Baughman Barrel Back Lounge Chair by Thayer Coggin
Located in Highland, IN
This barrel-back club chair is classic Baughman. Clean lined, elegant and comfortable, the round brass base has both swivel and tilt function. Entirely original, the upholstery show...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Milo Baughman T-Back Lounge Chairs in Kelly Wearstler Sereno Stripe Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman's iconic T-Back lounge chair upholstered in Kelly Wearstler's iconic Sereno velvet stripe. The fabric is 92% cotton and 8% polyester and retails for approximately $470...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

1960s Architectural "Ez Rider" Lounge Chairs .Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen 1960s Architectural "Ez Rider" Lounge Chairs .Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Impeccably reupholstered,,Stunning stripped high quality fabric,, Chrome frames in nice ori...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Black Leather "Soft Pad" Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the late 1950s, this pair of black leather lounge chairs is the pinnacle of the Herman Miller Aluminum Group family of seating. This pair is not ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

SOLD 08/07/23 Milo Baughman Mid Century Green Scoop Lounge Chairs – Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Mid Century Green Scoop Lounge Chairs – Pair This chair measures: 25.25 wide x 25.75 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearance 24.5 inc...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Outstanding Pair Milo Baughman Chrome Dining/ Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Buffalo, NY
Outstanding pair Milo Baughman chrome dining/ lounge chairs, Mid-Century Modern, classic, elegant lines. Retains original blue/grey velvet upholstery. Extremely comfortable. Hand del...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Restored 1960's Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchair and Ottoman
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale extremely rare and important lightly restored, original, Herman Miller No1 1960's black leather and Rosewood lounge armchair and ottoman This is...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Marvelous Milo Baughman Circular Swivel Lounge Chair Mid Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous Milo Baughman circular swivel lounge chair. This piece retains its original ultra-suede which does show some stains and wear. We do re...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Of Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Chrome Lounge Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Chrome Lounge Chairs. This gorgeous pair of mid century modern chrome flat bar lounge chairs retain the original tags as pictured and date to ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin midcentury swivel lounge chair - pair Each chair measures: 22.5 wide x 25 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 14 and arm height/chair clearance 1...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Rocking Swivel Chairs Restored in Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
Inviting pair of matching Tear Drop swivel-tilt chairs by American modernist Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. Revolutionary construction featuring an env...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Wood

Matched Pair Space Age Modernist Lounge Chairs, Peter Protzmann/ Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual pair low slung slipper lounge chairs attributed to Peter Protzmann for Herman Miller.. Amazing original condition. Superior quality and construction. Retains its original Kno...
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1970s American Space Age Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Milo Baughman Chaise Lounge for Thayer Coggin, Ivory, Black, Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Original Milo Baughman Chaise for Thayer Coggin, recently reupholstered in beautiful ivory fabric, base has a black finish. Ready for a new home.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Recliner by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful mid-century recliner was designed by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin in the United States circa 1950s. This reclining features a strong solid walnut fr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Swivel Chair and Ottoman by Milo Baughman for Directional
Located in Denton, TX
Swivel chair and Ottoman by Milo Baughman for Directional. Swivel and rocking chair with a ottoman on castors. Original label attached. Ottoman meas...
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Parsons Style Pink Mohair Lounge Club Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
An eye catching Parsons style chair attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggins, circa 1970s. Features a cubed frame upholstered in a posh pink...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Hardwood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Midcentury Chrome Tufted Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin midcentury Chrome Tufted Arm Chairs – Pair Each chair measures: 25.75 wide x 28.5 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Flatbar Lounge Chairs, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Flatbar Lounge Chairs, 1970’s. Original upholstery, shows some sun fading on back. There was a small tear on side of one arm.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Pair. George Nelson for Herman Miller Cube Arm Chairs Model 4774
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated, chic, voguish pair of lounge chairs designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller circa 1950s. The chairs feature solid maple frames with thick upholstered seats and bac...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Maple

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Rare scoop form lounge chair and ottoman designed by Milo Baughman, produced by Thayer Coggin, circa 1970's. The chair is upholstered in faux leather vinyl, with button tufted surfac...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Slipper Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman with Brass Swivel Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A swiveling and tilting slipper chair by Milo Baughman circa 1980s. It features the original blue fabric with a brass base. Fabric is original and could be further used.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Milo Baughman - Thayer Coggin Swivel Barrel Lounge Chair Glossy Black Laminate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, this sexy chair is an absolutely iconic design. Theglossy black laminate backing is clean and bright and comple...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Laminate

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Pacific Iron
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of rare lounge chairs by Milo Baughman. Features a black iron frame. Manufactured by Pacific Iron Products 1950. The frames have been repainted at some point. While the red...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Iron

LAR Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1960s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Charles and Ray Eames Low Armchair Rod (LAR) for Herman Miller. Molded off-white fiberglass, chrome-plated steel, rubber. Signed with manufacturer’s mark und...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood
Located in Toledo, OH
Herman Miller Eames Lounge chair & ottoman in Rosewood. Eames chair and Ottoman. Original finish Rosewood and Brown Leather. Great condition. Built in 1980s as per tag. Marked with H...
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Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Charles & Ray Eames LCW Walnut Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic LCW lounge chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames in Walnut Plywood and manufactured by Herman Miller USA. The veneer and chair is in very good / excellent as new condition wit...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Rubber, Plywood

Fiberglass Upholstered Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair by Buaghman for Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Very cool and rare swivel tilt lounge chair Space Age style, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This example is in untouched, original condition, showing only light cosmeti...
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Fiberglass

Milo Baughman Cognac Leather & Chrome Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in New Upholstery, 1958
Located in Dallas, TX
We have reupholstered and refinished these scoop chairs designed by Milo Baughman. Great lines and very comfortable. Chairs are sturdy and look great in a handsome black with cream w...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Case Lounge Chair in Velvet and Walnut by Milo Baughman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Gorgeous case chair with figural walnut sides and square chrome legs attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin. The chair was bought from New York based retailer, Maurice Villenc...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Midcentury Chrome "T-Back" Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful midcentury chrome “T-back” lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1960s. These chairs have an avant-garde design where the right combi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chairs Set 3
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM (a.k.a. mid-century modern) Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back chairs set of 3. Comprised of aluminum frames, 4 prong aluminum bases, nylon feet, black swivel shaft, black powder coated aluminum arms, & have been reupholstered in an aubergine or eggplant faux suede. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are minor nicks on the arms & some wear on outside corners of seat fabric. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Design Date, 1958. Circa, 1960-1978. NOTE: If you love these Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back aubergine chairs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Leather T Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely pair of black leather and steel T chairs deisgned by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The design originates in the 1970's although these were produced sometime in the 2010's...
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2010s American Lounge Chairs

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Steel

MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back chair. Comprised of aluminum frame, 4 prong aluminum base, nylon feet, black swivel shaft, black powder coated aluminum arms, & has been reupholstered in an aubergine or eggplant faux suede. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are some minor scratches on the arms. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Design Date, 1958. circa, 1960-1978. (We currently have three currently available but priced separately.) I can’t think of anything better than a vintage Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back chair!!! Except maybe a purple one!! Aubergine Eggplant, Purple whichever!! WOW!!! It is comprised of an aluminum frame, 4 prong aluminum base with nylon feet, black swivel shaft, black powder coated aluminum arms, and it has been reupholstered in a lovely aubergine or eggplant faux suede fabric. Can we just say Design EXCELLENCE!!!! And not to mention extraordinary comfort! The dynamic design duo of husband and wife team Charles & Ray Eames focused on every detail and combined ergonomics, flexibility, constructive elements, highest quality materials, and attention to superior style which created a masterpiece that is highly sought after still today. The design was introduced in 1958 and is still in production! This vintage beauty will be phenomenal at a desk in an office setting, next to your bed or in the dressing area of your bedroom, or extra seating in the sitting room. It is versatile enough to blend in with many décor styles, but it’s bursting with Mid-Century Modern magnificence!! This treasure is exactly what the designer ordered! Charles Eames was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1907. Ray Kaiser Eames was born in Sacramento, California in 1912. They met at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan and were married in 1941. They moved together to California and continued their design work they began together at Cranbrook. A commission, which they acquired from the government during WWII to produce molded plywood splints and stretchers, launched a career producing iconic Mid-Century Modern furnishings which are still fresh and sought after today. The Eames and their association with Herman Miller were the partnership of the century. If you want to learn more about Charles and Ray please visit Eames Office, the Eames Official website. Herman Miller started life as Star furniture...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Gorgeous Pair of Green Milo Baughman Tilt and Swivel Lounge Brass Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of modern chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin from the 1980s. These chairs are reminiscent of open scallop shells, the s...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Milo Baughman Black Leather Fred Chaise Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Milo Baughman “Fred” chaise lounge chair for Thayer Coggin in black leather on a brushed stainless steel base. This was one of Milo Baughman’s initial desi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare bronze lounge chair and ottoman designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Newly upholstered in a muted purple velvet.
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1960s Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Bronze

Set of Two '2' Herman Miller LCW Lounge Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Stately, minimal but certainly not understated. This 90's produced pair of LCW chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller has been reimaged in matte black; offered for your consideration as a limited custom release from ABT Modern. From the first of the plywood series, the abbreviated Eames LCW Chair was the Lounge Height (L) Side Chair (C) on Wood (W) Base. Designed by Charles Eames and first manufactured by the Evans Molded Plywood Division, the chair has long gained classic status. The techniques used to make these unique chairs had been developed during the war years and was evident in the Eames Splint, made for and utilized by the US Navy. The Eames LCW Plywood Chair...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs by Baughman for James Inc. C. 1950s
By Milo Baughman, The James Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Iconic midcentury chairs, from Milo Baughman, for James Furniture Inc. These lounge chairs feature a voguish, and sophisticated design, angular and architectural, while still being r...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Early 2nd Generation Eames Fiberglass LAX Lounge Chairs in Elephant Gray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic pair Herman Miller fiberglass lounge chairs designed by Charles Eames from the early 1950's. These feature very desirable elephant hide grey fiberglass on lower sitting ste...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Contemporary Naughtone for Herman Miller Hush High Wing-Back Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This fabulous high-back Hush chairs takes inspiration from the classic wing-back Chair style. Designed to be comfortable and supportive but with an upright positive seating position....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Single Milo Baughman, Thayer Coogin Swivel Club Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Iconic swiveling club chair newly upholstered in boucle/chenille ivory/tan upholstery. Chair features tufted back and sit on brushed aluminum disc base. 2 shown, but only...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Charles Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Charles and Ray Eames 'Aluminum Group' lounge chair model EA124 and ottoman model EA125. This is an early production one-owner example that has been very well ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 1969 Chrome Upholstered Tank Lounge Cantilever Chair
Located in Thiensville, WI
Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Inc., in High Point, North Carolina. Date of manufacturing / order date listed on chair is "7/30/69". Architectural heavy flat bar chrome ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Milo Baughman for Pacific Iron Lounge Chair, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman for Pacific Iron Lounge Chair, 1950. Chair has been completely restored and reupholstered in an oatmeal color nubby boucle.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Armchair by Milo Baughman for Directional, Single
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Armchair by Milo Baughman for Directional, Single Single modernist armchair designed by Milo Baughman for Directional Inc. Chrome, Fabric United States...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman Cube T-Back Lounge Chairs, Thayer Coggin, USA, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A very nice pair of original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cube T-back lounge chairs, made in USA in the 1970s. Very good original condition, chrome is good with only minor signs o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Early Base Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of high back swivel Aluminum group chairs. These are of earlier production with the flat aluminum base. Original purple naugahyde covers are in very good to excellent condition. Ever so slight wear shows at leading edge corners. Part of the 'Aluminum Group' released in 1958, the Eames Aluminum...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Milo Baughman Chrome Frame Lounge Chairs in Deep Charcoal Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
One of his timeless designs, a pair of chrome frame lounge chairs in new cut velvet upholstery.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Handsome Pair Brass Milo Baughman Cube Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of Milo Baughman brass cube chairs by Thayer Coggin. We love the Burberry style upholstery which appears to be recently done along with the antiqued brass frames...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Lounge Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
A very rare pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin lounge chairs. These are an earlier model that include the original labels. These chairs have been restored in a faux teddy bear i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut

Rare 2nd Generation Rosewood, Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 2nd Generation Brazilian Rosewood and black leather lounge chair and ottoman by Charles Eames,, Stunning richly grained rosewood,Retains original early white medallion label.. c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin mid century lounge chair with ottoman The chair measures: 40 wide x 37 deep x 27 high, w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Upholstery

Rare & Original George Nelson Steel Frame Lounge Chairs Pair Herman Miller 1950s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Super rare! George Nelson for Herman Miller steel frame chairs, model 5080 Easy Lounge Chairs. Original painted frames with solid wood arms. Orig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs for Directional, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs for Directional, 1980. Original pink and grey post modern upholstery with upholstered plinth base.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Eames Herman Miller DKR Chair on Early Production Low X-Base
Located in Ferndale, MI
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKR lounge chair. The chair is earlier production evidenced by the solid steel "X" base. Original burlap back...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Early Eames Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Second generation Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman in rosewood and tufted black leather. All original upholstery and finish. In excellent vintag...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

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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