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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Creator: Milo Baughman
Creator: Herman Miller
Milo Baughman "Scoop" Iron & Leather Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman "Scoop" iron & leather lounge chairs for Thayer Coggin. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Eames LCM Lounge Chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
Located in London, GB
An Eames LCM lounge chair, Herman Miller, USA, 1950s. Ash plywood, chrome-plated steel and original rubber feet caps. With manufacturers label. ...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Steel

1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare, early set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass arm shell chairs, extremely rare "Raw Umber" color, all 4 chairs retain original...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This fabulous pair of vintage modern armchairs feature a heavy flat bar chrome frame with a thick padded removable seat cushion. The wide seats, angled back rest, and stylish low arm...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames LAX molded fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman Miller in one of the original colors, lemon yellow. This is an early chair made by Zenit...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Midcentury Rare Folding Angle Chair by Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this Mid-Century Modern lounge or easy chair from the Perspective collection by Milo Baughman for Drexel in 1951. Crafted from exotic Mindoro wood that shim...
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Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Wood

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Upholstered Slipper Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful pair of art deco, slipper, lounge chairs by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller features a rounded profile with upholstered seat and back in a woven blue linen blend.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Mahogany, Fabric

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Burnt Orange
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful custom edition of the iconic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Rosewood shells and aluminum bases cradle the custom burnt orange leather cushions. New leather very soft and i...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Early Eames LCW with Evans Label
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early iconic design. The LCW designed by Charles and Ray Eames manufactured by Evans for Herman Miller. This piece is being sold in found condition with original Evans labeling...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Restored Pair of 1960 Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchairs Ottomans
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer extremely rare and important pair of fully restored, original, Herman Miller No1 & Herman Miller Hillie circa 1958-1960 black leather and Rosewood lounge armchairs and ottomans These are pretty much the most iconic and well known armchair and ottoman ever made, exhibited countless times, displayed in the V&A, Metropolitan Museum of Art, winners of countless awards these are the simply put the finest suite around They have been on a journey, I’ve had all pieces stripped to the bare shells, the frames have been washed back and traditionally French polished, the leather all restored and hand dyed the original nero black, they are the finest example pair anywhere in the world today One suite has the black Herman Miller No1 label, the other, the earlier redish Herman Miller Hillie label Condition wise, the restoration has been done in such a way to keep all the original charm and patina but make them gallery ready, they will have age and use related patina marks here and there but mostly they are in very fine order Dimensions armchairs Height:- 80.5cm Width:- 85cm Depth:- 86.5cm Seat height:- 41cm Dimensions ottomans Height:- 42cm Width:- 65.5cm Depth:- 53.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, MUST READ! The Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman are furnishings made of molded plywood and leather, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company. They are officially titled Eames Lounge ( 670 ) and Ottoman ( 671 ) and were released in 1956 after years of development by designers. It was the first chair that the Eameses designed for a high-end market. Examples of these furnishings are part of the permanent collection of New York's Museum of Modern Art. Design Charles and Ray Eames sought to develop furniture that could be mass-produced and affordable, with the exception of the Eames Lounge Chair. This luxury item was inspired by the traditional English club chair. The Eames Lounge Chair is an icon of Modern style design, although when it was first made, Ray Eames remarked in a letter to Charles that the chair looked "comfortable and un-designy". Charles's vision was for a chair with "the warm, receptive look of a well-used first baseman's mitt." The chair is composed of three curved plywood shells covered with veneer: the headrest, the backrest and the seat. The layers are glued together and shaped under heat and pressure. The shells and the seat cushions are essentially of the same shape, and composed of two curved forms interlocking to form a solid mass. The chair back and headrest are identical in proportion, as are the seat and the ottoman. The products have changed in various ways over time. Beginning in 1956 and running through the very early 1990s, the shells were made up of five thin layers of plywood which were covered by a veneer of Brazilian rosewood. The use of Brazilian rosewood was discontinued in the early 1990s, and current production since then consists of seven layers of plywood covered by finishing veneers of cherry, walnut, palisander rosewood (a sustainably grown wood with similar grain patterns to the original Brazilian versions), and other finishes. Small changes include the sets of spacers between the aluminum spines and the wood panels, originally of rubber, later hard plastic washers, and the number of screws securing the armrests, originally three, changed to two in second-series models, while the "domes of silence" (glides/feet) on the chair base originally had thinner screws attaching them to the aluminum base than those on later chairs, and the zipper around the cushions, either brown or black on early models, was later black only. Further, early ottomans had removable rubber slide-on feet with metal glides, and early labels are of oblong foil. History The Eames Lounge Chair first...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Tufted Naugahyde Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage lounge chairs by Milo Baughman feature the ability to swivel and have a super supportive wraparound barrel backrest. Sleek design with a subtle embosse...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chairs, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding iconic set of six early "DCM" chairs By Charles Eames for Herman Miller USA, 1950s Bent walnut plywood seats and backs, with metal frame. Measures:...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Thayer Coggin "T-Back Chairs" by Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
The "T-Back chairs" is a timeless classic! Restored this pair of architectural club chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin American, circa 1970. Rectilinear polished T-back steel frame supports an upholstered cube seat...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Thayer Coggin by Milo Baughman Rare Exposed Frame Lounge Chair Circa 1965
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ultra coveted tufted lounge chair with exterior mounted rosewood frame by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1965.Retains original wool upholstery. Extremely comfortable. Classic...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Rosewood

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Brass Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1960's. The classic tub chairs are a timeless design and remains as relevant as ever. Features a ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Brass

1950 Red Analine Plywood Eames Lounge Chair Herman Miller LCM added JFK Bolts
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This vintage 1940s-1950s Eames LCM chair that is unrestored, the back rubber mounts have been drilled through to connect the back rest. This is a fully functional chair as shown. We...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Plywood

Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of vintage modern rolling lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This unique pair of club chairs boast elaborate upholstery and an overstuffed removable cu...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Tilt & Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
The classic tub chairs with soft, curved design lines designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1960's. The bases not only swivel, but also include a rocking mechanism to ac...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Milo Baughman Mid-Century Cantilever Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature an incredibly heavy chrome frame with elaborate orange vinyl upholstery. This extremely comfortable pair have overstuffed ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Restored Pair of Green Milo Baughman Chrome Back Barrel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning pair of heirloom quality barrel chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Super high style, swivel chairs recovered in a luxurious green colored velvet upholstery that...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Early Rare Vintage Milo Baughman "Armless" Architectural Bronze Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A very scarcely seen variation of the Model B-1739 Lounge chair for Thayer Coggin with a Bronze Finish. Possibly a custom special order to have one executed without arms. This is the first variation of this lounge form we have come across. The form is exceptionally clean and architectural without the arms. "Thayer Coggin Designed by Milo Baughman" label on underside. The upholstery was redone at one point. The headrest does need some attention with an upholsterer. Seems to be detached and needs to be affixed. This is a very heavy solid chair form with high quality craftsmanship. Would be a nice design upgrade to have the pillows redone in Black Leather. Dimensions: 38" wide 26.5" deep 21.25" to top of metal metal frame 27.25" about to top of circular pillow...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pair of George Nelson 5681 Loose Cushion Group Lounge Chairs US 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of George Nelson Loose Cushion Group lounge chairs US 1960s Original Condition with hardened foam. We recommend to reupholster.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Vintage Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman pair of scoop lounge chairs Wood frames need some minor restoration and refinishing is probably desirable with these. Black upholstery is original. Missing a couple b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Stunning "Egg" Swivel Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Originally designed in 1967 by Milo Baughman, this swivel chair is a Mid-Century Modern Classic. Featuring an upholstered swivel base and revolutionary barrel construction, the good egg...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Pair of Eames Lounge Chair Metal 'LCM'
Located in New York, NY
Iconic pair of Eames for Herman Miller LCM's in later orange and black paint finish. These chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, both have a later, but not new, orange paint surf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in Holly Hunt Performance Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
A great looking pair of scoop lounge chairs by Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a Holly Hunt performance weave.     
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Pair Milo Baughman Brass Barrel Back Chairs, Restored
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning pair of heirloom quality barrel chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Super high style, swivel chairs recovered in luxurious brown velvet that contrasts beautifull...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Eames LKH-2 Lounge with Girard Upholstery by Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific example of the Eames LKH-2 easy chair has a black wire seat, a bikini pad in magenta naugahyde designed by Alexander Girard and a zinc lounge ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Original First Generation Eames Zenith Rope-Edge LAX Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This first generation Zenith DAX lounge chair in Lemon yellow was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. It features the original rope edge beneath the chair, as well a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Eames LAR Cats Cradle Base Fiberglass Armshell Lounge Chair
Located in Ferndale, MI
From the fiberglass chair series developed by Charles and Ray Eames immediately after WW2. Widely distributed by Herman Miller. This low arm rod (LAR) chair has zinc finished base wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Zinc

Set of Three Milo Baughman Tilt and Swivel Lounge Chairs Chrome Bases
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Set of three Milo Baughman tilt and swivel lounge chairs chrome bases.    
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Midcentury Milo Baughman Brass Frame Lounge Chairs in Off-White Fabric
Located in Oakland, CA
Classic Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin lounge chairs in a brushed brass finish and off-white upholstered cushions. Excellent condition.  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Milo Baughman Armchair for Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flat stock chrome frame with upholstered cushions and arm pads create a comfortable and classic lounge chair suitable for home or office. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Leather and Walnut Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully designed and well constructed Milo Baughman for James Inc. lounge chair and ottoman supported by turned, walnut legs. Clean lines with generously curved, sweeping arm res...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Walnut, Leather

Mid-Century Modern Oversized Swivel Chaise Lounge Tub Chairs by Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A nice matching set of oversized lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin in the 1970s. They feature oversized construction and swivel bases. Upholstery ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Midcentury Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Chrome T Back Lounge Chair
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning Mid-Century Modern T-back lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. This gorgeous club chair, known for its floating cube look, is newly upholst...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Leather Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs a Pair
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern leather Milo Baughman scoop chairs a pair. Chairs have been recently reupholstered in leather.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Geiger for Herman Miller Leather Cube Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sleek pair of leather cube chairs by Geiger International for Herman Miller. Iconic cube chair design made famous by Harvey Probber with a modern seam around the sides and back fitte...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Set of Four Milo Baughman Petite Swivel and Tilt Lounge Chairs
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Set of four Milo Baughman Petite swivel and tilt lounge chairs Chairs sit on rosewood swivel bases.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Aluminum Group Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A black leather lounge chair with ottoman each on matching anodized polished aluminum frames. Ottoman is 18" H x 21" W x 21" D.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Aluminum

Pair of Thin Line Mid-Century Armchairs by Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic pair of chrome frame dining/lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This attractive pair boasts thick padded seating covered in plush tufted upholstery. A unique th...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Red Vinyl Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin red vinyl lounge chair. The chair has walnut legs, nice mid century modern lines, and angled tapered rear legs.  
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut

Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith
Located in Buffalo, NY
First generation, circa 1950 Charles and Ray Eames. Museum quality, sea foam green arm shell lounge chair made by Zenith Plastic Co./ Herman Miller. Features amazing exposed fibers, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Zinc

Charles and Ray Eames Walnut LCM Lounge Chair by Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The LCM is our favorite of the Eames plywood chair designs. The metal frame gives an overall visual lightness and makes the wood seat and back appe...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Milo Baughman Lounge Chair for James Inc.
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: James Inc. Period and model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Wood, fabric Condition: This Milo Baughman lounge c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Milo Baughman Black Tufted Leather Lounge Chair Flat Chrome Thayer Coggin, 1960s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fabulous modern midcentury tufted lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1960s. Lounge chair features a flat bar chrome steel frame. Fre...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Streamlined Milo Baughman Flat Wide-Band Leather Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Glamorous, over-scaled, streamlined pair of chairs from a limited production collection designed Milo Baughman Classic for Thayer Coggin. Originally designed in 1972, these chairs ar...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Lounge Scoop Chair
Located in Wayne, NJ
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin lounge chair. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be able to deliver curbsi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Thayer Coggin "Boldido" Leather Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish vintage modern Boldido lounge chair features Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman design for Thayer Coggin. Comfortable overstuffed proportions combined with matching angled...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Lounge Chairs in Knoll Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Fresh and ready to go. These chairs have been restored. Upholstery is a Knoll fabric in bright blue.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Black Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Absolutely stunning club lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc, an early imprint of Thayer Coggin. Defined by their Classic midcentury lines and simple walnut framed ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Early First Edition Eames Walnut LCM Chair for Evans
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Hard to find pair of early LCM chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured in the 1940s by Evans Products Company. These chairs are in very good condition with minor we...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Dark Brown Patina Leather Scoop Chair by Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Mid Century Modern scoop chair by Milo Baughman. Comes upholstered in dark brown leather with a beautiful patina. Firmly tufte...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Pair of Milo Baughman Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of matching Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs feature timeless Milo Baughman design for Thayer Coggin. The tapered vintage walnut legs and shapely seat frames are pe...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Classic First Year Production Eames LCW, Evans Label 5 2 5 Screw Configuration
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of the nicest examples I ve owned in quite a while, stunning figured birch plywood, circa early 1946-1947, L C W (Lounge chair wood) designed by Charles and Ray Eames, Manufactur...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Birch, Plywood

Rare Pair of Milo Baughman for Arch Gordon Walnut Armchairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare pair of Milo Baughman for Arch Gordon walnut armchairs. We just love the superb quality and handsome styling of these classics designed by our favorite midcentury designer Mr. B...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Cane Barrel Back Walnut Club Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin cane barrel back walnut club lounge chairs. Listing includes cane barrel backs, solid wood frame, beautiful wood...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Cane, Walnut

Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Custom White Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Eames lounge and ottoman in brand new white leather. New shock mounts installed in seat panel ($600 value). All adjustable feet intact. Chair swivels smoothly.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

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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