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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Rococo
Pair of Gio Ponti for Walter Ponti Gabriella Folding Chairs Model D.270.2 Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An absolutely beautiful and very rare pair of folding chairs from iconic designer Gio Ponti. Produced by also iconic manufacturer Walter Ponti. In original condition, a standout feat...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage Italian Wicker Lounge Chairs, Set of 2, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant midcentury italian wicker side chairs or lounge chairs.
Timeless and decorative pieces.
Can be used both in-and outside.
Wicker bucket seats with slim black metal le...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Clara Porset 'Butaque' Armchair in Original Cognac Leather and Cypress Wood
By Clara Porset
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Clara Porset, armchair 'Butaque', patinated leather, cypress wood, Mexico, circa 1947
Made around 1947, these chairs hail from Mexican origins and are designed by Cuban-born furniture and interior designer Clara Porset (1895-1981). Known as Butaque chair...
Category
1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cypress
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Wicker & Iron Lounge Chairs Francis Mair
By Francis Mair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Wicker with an Iron frame by Francis Mair c1960. Human form which is rare to find and in excellent vintage condition with minimal we...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mario Marenco Lounge Armchairs model Marius&Marius by Arflex, Italy – circa 1970
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
The Marius&Marius lounge chairs and sofa were designed by the Italian architect and designer Mario Marenco in 1970. He is known for distinctive and innovative designs, featuring larg...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Great set of black leather Lounge chairs by De Pas D’Urbino Lomazzi - Dall’Oca
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
This vintage set of Italian leather lounge chairs is in pristine condition, showcasing the timeless appeal of their original black leather upholstery. The matching pair exudes an air...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll. Expertly Restored in Off White Boucle
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Classic and rare lounge chair designed by Jens Risom when he was design director for Knoll in the early 1950s. This example has been expertly refinished and reupholstered in an off ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare 'Costela' Lounge Chairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1954
Located in Antwerp, BE
These extraordinary lounge chairs represent an original and very rare piece of Brazilian design history. Designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner in 1954 for the renowned company F...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Luciano Frigerio Dragoni lounge chairs Italy 1970
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare and extraordinary lounge chairs designed by Luciano Frigerio and manufactured by his own company Frigerio di Desio in Italy in 1970. These lounge chairs have a sturdy ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom Design
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern arm chairs by Jens Risom Design feature extremely thick padded seating, a floating style backrest, and sculpted arm rests. A sturdy walnut fr...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Bullfrog Germany, Kurt Beier
By Kurt Beier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Bullfrog in Germany designed by Kurt Beier and Kati Quinger.
Category
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Rare "MP-01" Armchair, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This beautiful pair of MP-01 armchairs, made of iron covered with Brazilian hardwood, designed and produced in 1961 by the master Percival Lafer, was the first piece created by the d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
"Capri" Swivel Lounge by Johannes Andersen
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
An original "Capri" swivel lounge chair designed in 1958 by Johannes Andersen for Trensum of Sweden. This chair produced in 1960. Amazingly comfortable. Original re...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome Flat Bar Scoop Lounge Club Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome Flat Bar Scoop Lounge Club Chair. Item features a nice wide stature, substantial chrome flat bar construction with seamless joints, viny...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
BKF Hardoy for Knoll Butterfly Chair with New Cowhide Sling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hardoy for Knoll Butterfly Chair that date to the mid-60's. New Cowhide Sling gives it a fun look and feel!
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Parker Knoll Lounge Chair Model 951
By Parker Knoll
Located in Otley, GB
A stunning & rare vintage Parker Knoll lounge chair model PK 951. The PK 951 has been totally refurbished & professionally reupholst...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Milo Baughman Scoop Chairs in Schumacher Velvet, a Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
A simple sculptural form and comfortable sit to the classic scoop chairs by Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in Schumacher Gunta cut velvet, a minimal and stunning pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Pop Art White Boucle Armchairs, H. Lis, Poland, 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
Italian Ardea Lounge Chair After A Design By Carlo Mollino
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Ardea lounge chair after a design by Carlo Mollino.
Stunning curvaceous Italian lounge chair with exaggerated ebonized legs professionally upholstered in plush blue bouclé....
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Set of Two beige Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, USA, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of two Early Eero Saarinen womb chairs and ottoman for Knoll, USA - 1960s. Newly upholstered in a Knoll fabric. The measurements giv...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Karpen Wingback Chairs in Luxuriously Soft Milk Chocolate Shearling, circa 1950s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stunning one of a kind pair of Mid-Century Modern wingback chairs by Karpen upholstered in super soft hand sewn Cocoa Milk Chocolate Shearling. The sort of chairs that become a family heirloom. A great reading chair. Perfect for a sexy mountain lodge or cigar room. A successful executive's evening chairs - perhaps fireside - while enjoying a robust Cabernet or a single malt scotch whiskey and cigar. Tall sculptural wingbacks have a commanding shape with an air of old money. The chairs are covered from top to bottom & front and back in several hand cut and sewn shearling hides. The Chocolate Shearling squares gently soften the formality to deliver super soft comfort and a luxurious look and sheen. You can't help but want to run your hand over the super soft shearling. Rich in color, the hides reflect light in different ways adding contrast and depth. Natural chestnut red highlights surface in the Cocoa Shearling. Tufted rounded backs - as originally designed - reinforce the chic and elegant vibe and invite you to lean back and relax. Wide seat and backs. Original sturdy walnut frame and conical legs. Shearling is highly durable and cleans up well - red wine approved. Seat cushions are upholstered in shearling on both sides in case you need a quick seat cushion flip - no expense spared. These Karpen Wingback shearling chairs are a special treat and wonderful acquisition. As glamorous and sexy today as when first made in the 1950s. Timeless. And they are the only pair available. Globally. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory.
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Vladimir Kagan Nautilus scroll sofa in Ivory Bouclé
Charles Hollis Jones Faux bamboo & brass console
Redwood floating slice coffee table over Lucite Base
1960s Brutalist female nude sculpture of painted iron on Travertine base
1950s John Keal side table with Travertine top for Brown Saltman
Maitland Smith...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut
Mid Century Modern American Iron Mesh "Scoop" Lounge Patio Chair Sol Bloom 1950
Located in Portland, OR
An iconic original Mid Century Modern high back "Scoop" chair, designed by Sol Bloom for New Dimensions furniture, California, 1950.
The chair made from enameled wrought iron & steel...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Enamel
'HE1106' Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Hans Eichenberger for Strässle, 1978
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Iconic model ‘HE1106’ lounge chair designed by Swiss architect Hans Eichenberger for Strässle in 1978. The chair has a reclining function and comes with the original matching ottoman...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Modernist Lounge Chairs, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A sleek and very unique pair of Italian modern armchairs, the iron frame supports a wide seat, back and extra wide armrest extending t...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Lawrence Peabody Danish Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody Danish lounge chair for Craft Associates furniture
Lawrence Peabody Danish lounge chair for Craft Associates f...
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Button Back Swivel Chair in Holly Hunt Ecriture Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This refined and graphic Mid Century Modern swivel chair was realized in the United States circa 1960. It features a sculptural stylized shell form with button back detailing. The ch...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
'OW149 Colonial' Chair in Walnut, Black Leather and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
'OW149 Colonial' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Chairs
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bertoia for Knoll Pair of Small Diamond Chairs. New aftermarket seat pads in Lime Green. Great pop of color! Metal is clean and no breaks in the metal. These classic chairs look ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pr. Rosewood and Leather Lounge Arm Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Iconic voguish Italian design, model 917 Cassina chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa, circa 1950's. The chairs feature rosewood frames, with black leather upholstery. The chairs are stru...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1950s Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Plywood and Camel Pink Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, mahogany plywood, faux leather, metal, Italy, 1950s
These easy chairs embody an exquisite form made possible by the inherent quality of the plywood, resulting in ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Tall Highback Lounge Chair with Tall Slim Silhouette Denmark 1950
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime highback lounge chair with buttoned backrest made in Denmark around 1950. Beautiful harmonious proportions with a slim and high silhouette. Superbly stylish and comfortable. ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair First Edition "Big Tulip" Lounge Chairs F551 by Pierre Paulin Artifort 1959
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Very rare pair of the first edition of the "Big Tulip" chair, model F551
Just Married!
Designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in 1959 for Artifort, The Netherlands
Reuph...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 'Confidential' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, lounge chair, model 'Confidential', fabric, Italy, 1972
In 1972, Italian architect and furniture designer Alberto Rosselli designed a distinctive loun...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Yellow Mustard Armchair, 1960s, DDR, Germany.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchair produced in the 1960s in Berlin. The armchair is after a thorough renovation of upholstery and carpentry. The wooden frame is thoroughly cleaned and covered with a se...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Kho Liang Ie Style Yellow Chair with Connected Table
By Kho Liang Ie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Kho Liang Ie style chair with connected table, chrome frame and newly upholstered yellow cushions. In original condition with some wear co...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Classic Barrel-Back Club Chairs in Ikat Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean lined pair of Classic club chairs in the manner of Jens Risom. Aquamarine and lavender Ikat patterned silk blend upholstery. Walnut wood legs with sculptural front apron and ra...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Early edition of the Swedish 'Etcetera' style chair c1970 Re upholstered
By Jan Ekselius
Located in London, GB
An early example of the sculptural 'Etcetera' chair by Jan Eskelius.
Sweden c1970
Re upholstered in palest pink Kradvat velvet.
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of lounge Chairs by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant pair of lounge chairs upholstered with a fabric by Loro Piana.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
France, 2022.
Price is for the pair, can been ordered separately.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Cream Mohair Armchairs by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform - Belgium, 1958
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of lounge chairs by the known Belgium designer Alfred Hendrickx. The models shown is documented as the S12 model produced by Belform, Belgium in the late 1950s.
Freshly re-...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Vintage Modern Le Corbusier Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This matching vintage pair of stuffed lounge chairs feature the interlocking cushion design make widely popular in the midcentury. Sturdy chrome frames, comfortable strap seat bottom...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Midcentury Sirocco Safari Chairs Styled After Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury sirocco safari chair by Arne Norell, this beautiful set of chairs features a strong solid ash-wood frame that gives an excellent color tone and a beautiful grain pattern c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Ash
Westnofa-Style Leather Bentwood Lounge Chairs, A Pair
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of tufted leather bentwood chairs from a recent container shipment from Denmark. A comfortable way to incorporate the beauty and fine craftsmanship of bentwood with the timeless...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Bentwood, Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, 1966
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chair for Cassina, plywood and red leather, Italy, 1966.
In 1966 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut and leather. The low chair is inspired by a sketch made in 1943...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Milo Baughman Oversized Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A luxurious oversized swivel tub chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This exquisite piece boasts its original vinyl, preserving the aut...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid Century High Back Swivel Lounge Chair by Viko Baumritter
Located in New York, NY
Rare high back swivel lounge chair by Viko Baumritter. The cozy womb like seat rests on sculptural turned wood legs, and swivels to adjust in po...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950's Mid-Century Modern Baumritter Lounge Chair
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original 1950's Midcentury Modern lounge chair for sale. Rare one from Baumritter, and has a metal frame in copper, and has chrome feet. The se...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Rare Mid-Century Easy Chairs by Fritz Neth for Correcta Germany 1950s
By Correcta, Fritz Neth
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two extremely rare and lovely Mid-Century Modern lounge easy chairs. Designed by Fritz Neth (attributed) for Correcta, Germany, 1950s.
The chairs are reupholstered by the pre...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche“, 1950s
Located in Mérida, Yucatan
The Malinche factory crafted hundreds of unique furniture designs from the beginning of the last century until its closure in the 1960s after ...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Modular Set for B&B Italia, Leather, 1971, Set of 5
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular set for B&B Italia, original Gran Zebù leather (buffalo leather), Italy, 1971, set of five.
The search for a new...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Armchairs in Solid Wood and Neutral Cushions
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, beech, fabric, Europe, 1950s
These sophisticated armchairs embodies timeless elegance, crafted in the 1950s with attention to detail. Made from warm-toned beech wood, the...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1965 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather Egg Chair and Ottoman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful brown leather Egg chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen of Denmark. This example is from a wonderful Palm Springs estate and bears a Fritz Hansen l...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory High Back Armchair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory, high back lounge chair, reupholstered in green mohair, lacquered wood, Brazil, circa 1950
This armchair is designed by the estee...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mohair
Pair of Curvaceous 1940s Slipper Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous slipper chairs, American, circa 1940s. Glamorous form with dramatic scroll backs, button tufting and sexy curvaceous legs....
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Ralph Rapson, Rare Lounge Chairs, Maple, Cotton, Brass, USA, 1945
By Knoll, Ralph Rapson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rare maple, light orange cotton webbing and brass "Greenbelt" lounge designed by Ralph Rapson and produced by H.G. Knoll Associates, USA, 1940s
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
1960s Original Early Verner Panton Cone OTTOMAN Only-- Matches the Cone Chair
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Basel, BS
Original Verner Panton Ottoman, suited to fit with the Panton Chair, produced by Vitra. Beautiful and rare piece.
This is the iconic Verner Pan...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Niels Eilersen lounge chair with Ottoman by Peter Ole Schionning, 1970
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This rare model is in excellent condition. The pinewood frame shows barely any signs of wear, and the brown fabric upholstery is also in perfect condition. Light canvas covers are st...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Pine
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.