Lounge Chairs
1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cocobolo
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Papercord, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood, Beech
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Faux Leather, Hardwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak, Teak
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wicker
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron, Wire
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Jacaranda
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Plywood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel, Iron
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Foam, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Wood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wool, Alpaca, Mohair
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Pine
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Maple
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
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.