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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1960s
Razorblade Danish Brutalist Lounge Chair Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s Danish
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Henning Kjærnulf's lounge chair, known as the "Razorblade," epitomizes Danish Modern design from the 1960s. Crafted from dark oak with original upholstery by Nyrup Møbelfabrik, its u...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

LC3 Grand Modele Armchair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, black leather
Located in Chicago, IL
LC3 Grand Modele Armchair for Cassina. Black leather and chrome plated steel. Newer production, circa 2010 or later. One of the most iconic chairs, t...
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2010s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Round Leaning Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
Superb pair of round, leaning modern club chairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and upholstered in a soft, golden brown, premium 100% alpaca ...
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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ 1936 Armchair for Artek
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. As voluminous as it is comfortable, Armchair 400 was created b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Armchair by Arnestad Bruck for hotel Parco Dei Principi , made by Cassina 1960
Located in Čelinac, BA
Arnestad Bruk Longue Chair for Cassina Made for Hotel Parco Dei Principi Sorrento 1960.Chair is in original condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Bunny Williams Home Crofter's Outdoor Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the form a of traditional crofter’s chair, our new all-weather wicker group has a fantastic, indoor-outdoor finish with a textured hand. A curved back, with canted suppor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Resin

An Armchair, Upholstered in Pure Yellow Gold Mohair
Located in LEWES, GB
A modern lounge chair / armchair upholstered in a yellow gold, premium, soft, pure mohair fabric. Beech frames and sprung seats. Handmade in England. Also available in COM. The d...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex 1952
Located in Tilburg, NL
Franco Albini 'Fiorenza' Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Arflex, designed in 1952. Italy. New, current production. Symbol of comfort, Fiorenza armchair appears in Pirelli's 1950s adv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Single Seagrass Armchair in an Early 1900's Style and Quite Comfortable
Located in Chicago, IL
Single Seagrass Armchair in an Early 1900's Style and Quite Comfortable. Although just over 20-years old, the Seagrass Chair was hand-made to look and feel like a Wicker or Seagrass ...
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Early 2000s Indonesian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Seagrass, Wood

Mesa Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa swivel chair is a fully upholstered club chair that features a walnut or oak inset base. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Louis Paolozzi for Zol 'Rondo' Lounge Chair in Dark Blue Boucle
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Louis Paolozzi for Zol, lounge chair, model 'Rondo', boucle wool, Italy, design 1968 This rare and striking lounge chair, model 'Rondo', is designed by Louis Paolozzi in 1968. A sta...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

1960s Lounge Chair by Leif Hansen for Kronen Denmark.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant 1960s lounge chair by Leif Hansen, crafted by Kronen Denmark, exemplifies timeless Danish design. The chair features a beautifully sculpted frame with solid oak legs, of...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

CraftAssociates Lounge Chairs, Peabody Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Lounge Chairs, Peabody Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Walnut These Lawrence Peabody Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs are expertly handcrafted and upholstered. The...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Authentic 1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Chair & Ottoman with Original Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Harry Bertoia in the 1950s, his vision was to create a chair that was sturdy and practical, but also looked light and airy. He famously said "They are mainly made of air,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of tufted armless leather lounge chairs with wood frames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of leather tufted lounge chairs with wood frames. Great pair of lounge chairs great Brazilian design. Light tan soft tufted leather c...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A caviúna wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional de Brasília, Brazil, c. 1961. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.5"H x 27.375"W x 30.0"D Seat...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Joe Colombo 'Elda' Lounge Chair in Black Leather and Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chair ‘Elda’, fiberglass, leather, Italy, design 1963 The ‘Elda’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian designer Joe Colombo. This lo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Teiza Isu by Junzo Sakakura and Daisaku Cho 1960's
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It was designed by Daisaku Cho to compose the Japan booth at the Milan Triennale held in 1960. At that time, he belonged to the architectural research institute of Mr. Junzo Sakakur...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Red Padded Leather Reclinable And Swivel Chair by Martin Stoll Giroflex 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful reclinable swivel chair designed by Martin Stoll for Giroflex in Switzerland with typical bentwood shells like the famous lounge chair by Eamens. This bentwood is finished ...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Walnut, Bentwood

Tan Leather and Oak Ojai Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai lounge chair features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather cushion with leather straps. The Lawson-Fenning collection is designed and handmad...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion.  The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green velvet fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.75” H x 30” W x 32.5” D Seat Height (inches): 18.5” Arm Heig...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Sense Accent Chair, Armchair Sapele Wood, Bouclé, Brass, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sense Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sense lounge chair embodies the essence of slow living, designed to encourage a paus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Customizable Acerbis Palla Swivel Lounge chair by Claudio Salocchi
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting fabric, swivel and chrome base. At the forefront of both design and approach to seating, the Palla armchair by Claudio Salocchi is a manifesto of the creat...
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2010s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Rust Velvet for Anonima Castelli, Italy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1960s Pair Leather Butterfly Chairs Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet and Kurchan Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Pair of Leather Butterfly Chairs by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet and Kurchan. All original vintage condition, base finish and leather original from the 1960s. Great condition...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Ziba Lounge Chair by Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Ziba Lounge and ottoman welcomes you with open arms—sculptural, warm, and familiar. Its generous rounded seat and gently floating backrest are supported by a solid wood cross-fra...
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2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Walnut

Pair of LC3 Grand Modele Armchairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, black leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of LC3 Grand Modele Armchairs for Cassina. Black leather and chrome plated steel. One of the most iconic chairs, the LC3 was designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret,...
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Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hans J. Wegner 'CH78' Mama Bear Chair in Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH78' Mama Bear Chair in Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen
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 preci...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Matsu X KVN Nomadic Collection by Joeri Reynaert - Nomad Link Lounge Chair
Located in Gomaringen, DE
The Link Lounge Chair is a masterpiece of modern design, combining functionality with refined aesthetics. The braided binding straps add character and a unique touch to the chair, wh...
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2010s Tibetan Tibetan Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin/Shearling and Stained Wood, Sweden, 1962
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These two wonderfully crafted chairs were made in Sweden 1962 and design by Erik Wörts. The chairs made in stained birch and sheepskin has been redone both in the wooden part as well...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Vintage Rope Woven Lounge Chair in the style of Hans Wegner
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage rope woven lounge chair in the style of Hans Wegner gorgeous natural solid teak wood frame with rope seat and back. Excellent vintage condition minimal signs of wear. Chair b...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Sling Chair Mod2 Leather, Arms Connected, Lounge Armchair Walnut + Olive Leather
Located in Bend, OR
This chair is exactly the same as our Classic sling chair with one exception: the arms connect to the back supports. This listing includes one chair. This award-winning leather and wood sling chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Lune Swivel Chair in Textured Bouclé by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Lune swivel chair from Lemieux et Cie is a masterful expression of sculptural comfort, its perfectly rounded form embracing the body with the same enveloping ease as the great Da...
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2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Roberto Menghi 'Hall' Lounge Chair for Arflex 1958
Located in Tilburg, NL
Roberto Menghi 'Hall' Lounge Chair for Arflex, designed in 1958. Italy. New, current production. We are at the end of the ‘50s: an interesting series of armchairs and sofas, desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs in Oak & Leather by Hans J. Wegner, 1960
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing set of lounge chairs model GE-375 by Hans J. Wegner. Manufactured in the 1960s by GETAMA in solid oakwood with a beautiful grain and patina. The set retains the original brow...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Lune Swivel Chair in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Lune swivel chair from Lemieux et Cie is a masterful expression of sculptural comfort, its perfectly rounded form embracing the body with the same enveloping ease as the great Da...
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2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs in Rattan and Wicker, Tito Agnoli, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pair of Mid-Century French Riviera style armchairs fully made in curved rattan, bamboo and hand-woven wicker. These lovely armchairs were designed in Italy during the 1960s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Inverness Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inverness chair is a Japanese-inspired spindle chair made of solid oak or walnut. Cushion available in rounded or square. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

"Barcelona" Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll 1970s Black Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Brescia, IT
Black leather in perfect condiction Upholstery in excellent condiction Chrome in excellent condiction "Knoll International" sticker label.   
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair for Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair designed in 1954 for Arflex, Italy. New, Current production. Delfino armchair by Erberto Carboni is a significant example of the so-called "organic" furniture, which develops in the 1950s and draws inspiration from the forms of nature. The Delfino armchair has a strong personality, with a very evident graphic sign, that makes it perfect for both home and hospitality space. This wonderful chair is available in a wide range of upholstery options. Please ask us about the possibilities. Designed by Erberto Carboni: Graphic designer, poster designer and illustrator (Parma 1899 - Milan 1984). Graduated in architecture at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Parma (in 1921, earning an honorary diploma), he immediately started working as a graphic designer, opening a studio in his hometown (he developed advertising material for some local companies). He also began to work as an illustrator, collaborating with some publishing houses in setting up the iconography of volumes of consumer fiction and beginning to work with some magazines, such as "Lidel", "Novella", "Dramma", "Emporium", "Le Grandi Firme". In 1932 he moved to Milan, where he came into contact with Studio Boggeri and Olivetti Advertising...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

San Rafael Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael Lounge Chair is a generously proportioned chair that excels in comfort. The plush wide-channel tufted cushions are tailored beautifully to interlock with the expertly...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Lounge Chairs by John Bone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Lounge Chairs by John Bone. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is li...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak

Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather lounge chair ottoman Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern black leather lounge chair with ottoman designed by Hans Olsen. All original soft black leather down filled cushions. Sofa is in good vintage condition ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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

Grete Jalk Model-128 Teak & Boucle Lounge Chair for France & Søn
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 Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Ib Kofod Larsen Danish Modern Teak Cane & Lounge Chairs for Selig
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Sleek and sophisticated teak lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod Larsen, made in Denmark, and imported by Selig. These chairs have beautiful sculpted teak frames with a cane back and ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Natural Woven Cane and Walnut Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This lounge chair embodies a refined mid-century modern aesthetic, blending sculptural woodwork with rich, tactile upholstery. The frame features elegantly curved armrests in a walnu...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Pair Isamu Kenmochi Rattan Wicker Woven Round Lounge Chairs Japan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Isamu Kenmochi woven wicker and rattan lounge club chairs. These were brought over from Japan by a family member whose parents were stationed in the military. I see n...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

A Lounge Chair / Armchair and Ottoman, Upholstered in Pure Ivory Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb modern lounge chair / armchair and ottoman. Beech frame and sprung seat. Upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Handmade in England....
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Arne Norell ‘Ari’ chair pair
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Iconic and the most coveted of any chrome flat bar chairs, showing labor intensive thick leather straps on back that rival any Louis Vuitton luggage. Sleek, visually small profile, k...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair + Ottoman 1954 for Arflex, Italy. New, Current production. Delfino armchair by Erberto Carboni is a significant example of the so-called "organic" furniture, which develops in the 1950s and draws inspiration from the forms of nature. The Delfino armchair has a strong personality, with a very evident graphic sign, that makes it perfect for both home and hospitality space. This wonderful chair and ottoman are available in a wide range of upholstery options. Please ask us about the possibilities. Designed by Erberto Carboni: Graphic designer, poster designer and illustrator (Parma 1899 - Milan 1984). Graduated in architecture at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Parma (in 1921, earning an honorary diploma), he immediately started working as a graphic designer, opening a studio in his hometown (he developed advertising material for some local companies). He also began to work as an illustrator, collaborating with some publishing houses in setting up the iconography of volumes of consumer fiction and beginning to work with some magazines, such as "Lidel", "Novella", "Dramma", "Emporium", "Le Grandi Firme". In 1932 he moved to Milan, where he came into contact with Studio Boggeri and Olivetti Advertising...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Valence Swivel Chair in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Valence collection lends a romantic, tailored feel to any seating arrangement. With a tight seat and barrel back, this contoured design perfectly celebrates form, function, and c...
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2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

"Elodie" Sofa in Old Rose Recycled Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Elodie Sofa draws inspiration from the elegant curves of 1930s French design, channeling the works of Jean Royère, Pierre Chareau and Marc du Plantier. With its deep seat, soft b...
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2010s Cambodian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Puffy' by HEM, Black Steel, Black Leather
Located in Paris, IDF
PUFFY, Lounge Chair Design: Faye Toogood Editor: HEM Model shown on main image: Steel frame: Black Grey, Matte Upholstery: Soft Leather, Black, Elmo The detachable upholstery of the Puffy Lounge Chair is fat and plump, its generous shape spills freely over the sides of a tubular steel frame which, in stark contrast, is hard-lined and strong. The two key elements of this seating design by Faye Toogood are in purposeful and playful juxtaposition. The elementary frame is inspired by the rational structure of classic modernist design, whilst the extravagant quilt-like upholstery warmly embraces and envelopes, is comforting and reassuring. The Puffy Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair for GETAMA
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner Halyard chair model GE225. Executed by GETAMA, Denmark. White laquered steel frame with cushion in original blue fabric.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair BUN by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
BUN Lounge Chair – A Playful Fusion of Design and Comfort What if furniture could be as soft and inviting as freshly baked pastries—ravioli, homemade pasta, or buttery croissants? I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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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