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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Period: 1930s
Period: 1910s
Olive Canvas Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, Signed
Located in London, England
The Wassily Chair, also known as the Model B3 chair, is a famous and iconic piece of modern furniture design. It was designed by Marcel Breuer in 192...
Category
1930s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Antique English Chesterfield Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our extraordinary antique English Chesterfield lounge chair, expertly restored by our team of professional craftsmen. This stunning armchair, with its frame beautifully c...
Category
1910s English Chesterfield Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Triënnale Lounge Chair by Franco Albini, 1933
Located in Dronten, NL
Tubular lounge chair designed by Franco Albini for the Triennale in Milan in 1933.
The original black enameled frame emphasizes the graphic qualities of this design.
The natural leat...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Art Déco Fauteuil from Jindřich Halabala (Model H269) for UP Závody, CZK 1935
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Fauteuil (2 Stück vorhanden)
Entwurf: Jindřich Halabala, CZK um 1935
Modell-Nummer: H269
Ausführung: UP Závody, CZK um 1940
Maße in cm (H x B x T): 71 x 71 x 83
Material: Buc...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
American Designer, Lounge Chairs, Tubular Steel, Fabric, USA, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of tubular steel, brown fabric and beige velvet lounge chairs, designed and produced in the US, 1930s.
17” seat height
Category
1930s American Machine Age Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Restored pair Teal Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chairs in Style of Frank
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-strand square pretzel arm rattan chairs with stacked bases in the style of Paul Frankl. Both chairs have been professionally custom painted in a t...
Category
1930s American Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Modernist Tubular Steel Armchairs, Can Be Covered In Fabric Or Leather, c 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel armchairs with an elegant sinuous shape. The upholstery can be covered with fabric or leather.
The armchairs were designed and manufactured by Gottwald, Cze...
Category
1930s Czech Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
pair of Gio Ponti velvet bicolor white and yellow armchairs, Casa Giardino 1940
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Important and large pair of armchairs designed by Gio Ponti, 1940's
production "Casa & Giardino."
Curved back, wooden frame, conic wooden feet
Re-upholstered in ivory and yellow go...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Jindřich Halabala Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, customizable lounge chair, wood, fabric, Czech Republic, 1930s
Extraordinary easy chair with green fabric upholstery. This chair has a very dynamic and abundant a...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ernesto Valabrega Pair of Rare Armchairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega, pair of armchairs, oak, fabric upholstery, Italy, ca. 1935
Pair of armchairs in oak and beige floral patterned upholstery by Italian designer Ernesto Valabrega. A...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Scandinavian Pine and Iron Lounge Chair by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Scandinavian barrel pine and iron lounge chair, attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Åby Möbelfabrik in Sweden, 1930s.
Featuring a very cl...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Carl Malmsten 'Redet' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, ‘Redet’ lounge chair, stained mahogany, reupholstered in Métaphores “Eden Citrine” fabric, Sweden, design 1936, production 1937.
Crafted in 1937, the 'Redet' easy cha...
Category
1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Rare Donald Deskey Lounge Chair for Metallon circa 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Art Deco Chrome Lounge Chair, designed by Donald Deskey for Metallon, American, circa 1930s. This chair is documented in the period ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish modern low back wing chair made by a Danish craftsman. 1930-40s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Danish modern low back wing chair made by a Danish craftsman. Excellent quality in shape and production. Low and comfortable design. Legs made from...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Maple
French Art Deco Distressed Brown Leather Club Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
French Art Deco Distressed Brown Leather Club Chair
The Lounge is being offered with it’s original distressed leather with nicely worn patina adding to its chic look and style.
...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous pair of Art Deco recliner chairs in oak.
With high backs, sweeping curved arms, and baluster supports raised on turned legs.
Both ...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Marta Blomstedt Sheepskin Wing Chairs for the Aulanko Hotel, Finland, 1930s.
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Pair of Marta Blomstedt Sheepskin Armchairs for the Hotel Aulanko, Finland, 1930s.
In 1936, architects Matti Lampen and Märta Blomstedt were commissioned to design the Aulanko Hotel in Hämeenlinna, Finland. This hotel was in its time a luxury hotel of international relevance. Here Finnish functionalist elegance was conveyed at its best. The armchairs in the hotel's entrance hall are today the subject of varying questions among design experts.
There are claims that the prototype of the model made for the Aulanko Hotel was Fleming Lassen's "Tired Man" armchair from 1935.
"Aulanko" itself became known all over the world. Most notable is the voluminous body that stands on four bun-shaped feet.
While this model originally had tubular steel legs,today there are many variations of this chair, such as a 1941 model with wooden legs.
Available in abundance in Finland, wood was used by many furniture makers as a substitute for metal, which was banned for furniture during the war.
Until the late 1940s, Artek marketed a version of the armchair with round wooden legs. In the 1950s, similar but smaller models were produced by different manufacturers, including Kantosen Puutyö. This craze explains the appearance of many variations with slight differences.
Armchairs are very comfortable and impressive. Through their streamlined and round shapes, they literally invite the user to sit in them and check if they are as comfortable and cozy as they look. For upholstery, we used the highest quality, premium sheepskin, which, apart from being very pleasant to the touch and cozy, is also durable. Furthermore, the warm brown colour of the wooden feet nicely contrasts to the soft, light color of the upholstery, creating a cosy look, not to mention that wooden bun feet make a long-lasting, rock solid foundation for any chair.
* Price per piece, Euro 35 000 per set of 2
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The armchairs are newly refinished and reupholstered in premium sheepskin.
At the customer's special request, AMS Gallery offers a re-upholstery service in a fabric of choice. We guarantee the originality and authenticity of each of our items. The process of renovation and reupholstering is performed by experienced craftsmen with great attention to originality. Our team makes sure that each element retains its value and is ready for many years.
Dimensions:
Width 100 cm / 39.37 in.
Depth 95 cm / 37.4 in.
Height 90 cm / 35.4 in.
Seat Height 40 cm / 15.7 in.
About the Designer:
Märta Blomstedt (1899–1982) was an architect and one of the driving forces of the Finnish functionalism...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
American Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood. Fabric, USA, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric lounge chair, designed and produced in the US, 1930s.
16” seat height
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Restored Stick Pencil Rattan Rocking Lounge Chair by Emerson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Art Deco era four Double Arch arm rattan rocking chair by Emerson with custom-made cushions made after purchase. This chair features a steam-bent rattan frame and a large form...
Category
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Swedish Designer, Pair of Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and off white fabric lounge chairs with carved ornamentation, designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Rare Pair Russel Wright Lounge Chairs for Conant Ball, 1935
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rarely seen set of two Russel Wright (Russell Wright) large lounge chairs with wood shelf / bookshelf frames. Reupholstered in recent years. Very comfortable.
Category
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Restored Rattan 5-Strand Square Pretzel Lounge Chair w/ Martinique Cushions
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl this five-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and the classic stacked rattan base with "Martinique Banana Leaf" cushions fea...
Category
1930s American Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of French Bronze Low Parlour Chairs
By Jean Royère
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of patinated bronze / brass low parlour chairs in the style of Jean Royere. Sheep fur shown is decorative and not included.
Category
1930s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A tubular metal and fabric lounge chair, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wolfgang Hoffmann Springer Chair for Howell - A Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A pair of Wolfgang Hoffmann Art Deco chrome and wood springer lounge chairs for Howell furniture, these chairs consist of a chromed flat iron frame that seamlessly forms to shape the...
Category
1930s Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Art Deco Club or Lounge Chairs with Carved Armrests 1930-40s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Exceptional ultra cool and comfortable mid-size Art Deco club chairs made in Denmark probably around mid 1930's. Very rare find. We love the low and wide proportions and the Diamond ...
Category
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Wool
Art Deco French Distressed Brown Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco French Distressed Brown Lounge Chair
This Art Deco French distressed lounge chair has its original distressed leather with nicely ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and beige grey fabric lounge chair, designed and produced in Italy, 1930s.
Category
1930s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1930s Lounge Chair in Sheepskin, Otto Schulz for Boet, Scandinavian Modern
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Odense, DK
Rare vintage lounge chair made in the 1930s at "BOET", Sweden. Designed by Swedish designer Otto Schultz. The frame is in beautifully patinated solid elm wood with the most amazing g...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Elm
"Martha Washington" Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, circa 1930s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early vintage "Martha Washington" mahogany upholstered lolling chair, circa 1930s, having a large rose velvet upholstered back and generous seat, wit...
Category
1930s American Federal Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Restored Stick Reed Rattan Cathedral Arm Lounge Chair with Cobra Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Art Deco era rattan lounge chair with multi-strand stick rattan arms forming Gothic cathedral style arches along the side with a cobra-shaped seat back.
1930, United States
...
Category
1930s American Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Deck lounge Chair in by Fratelli Reguitti X Louis Vuitton, Italy, 1938
Located in Hellouw, NL
A deck chair, designed in 1938 by Fratelli Reguitti in collaboration with Louis Vuitton, is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. This chair is a perfect example of the exc...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Nouveau Mahogany and Brass Armchairs by Hans Christiansen
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Very rare drawing room armchairs designed by German artist Hans Christiansen (1866-1945) around 1910s. Manufactured probably by Ludwig Schäfer, Mainz. Made of solid mahogany and maho...
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Sheepskin and Peartree Easy Chairs by Rolf Engströmer, 1934
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning and important set of easy chairs made in 1934 by Rolf Engströmer. This is a unique pair designed and executed for the library in book publisher Kaj Bonnier's villa on Djurgården in Stockholm, built in 1930 according to drawings by architect...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Pearwood
Bo Wretling for Otto Wretling Lounge Chair in Beige Upholstery
By Bo Wretling, Otto Wretling
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bo Wretling for Otto Wretling, lounge chair, fabric, metal, Sweden, 1930s
This Finnish-Modern armchair is designed in the thirties by Bo Wretling and crafted by the craftsman Otto W...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish 1930 or 1940s Carved Mahogany Armchair with Rush Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great country style armchair made in Denmark in the early part of the 20th century. Hand carved from solid Mahogany and stained. Over time the c...
Category
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rush, Mahogany
Märta Blomstedt, Lounge Chair In Blue And White, 1939
Located in Helsinki, FI
One of the 20 original chairs made for the iconic Aulanko Hotel in Hämeenlinna by Märta Blomstedt. To emphasize, this chair was acquired from the son of a previous employee of the hotel and has the tubular steel legs that were only made for the hotel chairs. The chair had the fabric used in the hotel in the 1990s, under which the chair partially had the original blue upholstery from the 1930s.
This chair was reupholstered with matching high quality fabric as the original one on the original pine structure. The tubular legs were only cleaned and retain original patina. The chair was made by cabinetmaker Arvo Laine.
Of the Hotel furniture, the "Aulanko chairs" were the only ones designed for the hotel and specifically for the cigar room. The reason why Blomstedt took it upon herself to only design the drawing room chair is unclear, but if anything, it shows the importance she gave the space and the thought of bringing people together for memorable moments in a cozy atmosphere beside the fireplace. One legend has it, that she designed the chair with the steel tubular legs as a tribute to her late husband and one of the driving forces behind the functionalism movement Architect Pauli Blomstedt...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Restored Paul Frankl Square Pretzel Rattan Children's Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Child size Paul Frankl lounge chair, this chair features six-strand square pretzel arms with a Classic stacked base.
Custom cushions C.O.M. (Costumers Own Material) are included...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Bamboo Rocking Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro
Located in Uccle, BE
This chair has the Tokyo Japan stamp as most probably was made for export.
Ubunji Kikodoro "rocking" chair designed in 1937 for the Mitsukoshi furnit...
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1930s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
1930s Danish modern Easy Chair reupholstered in Premium beige Mohair
By Viggo Boesen
Located in København K, 84
1930s Danish modern easy chair reupholstered in exquisite premium beige mohair and nut brown stained beech legs.
A very elegant piece executed by...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Restored "President's" Stick Reed Rattan Lounge Chair W/ Tapered Leg
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair with Tapered legs was named such because FDR used the same type of furniture aboard his presidential yacht the USS Potomac.
1930, U...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Maison Carlhian Elegant Pair of Lounge Chairs with Hand-Turned Wood Legs 1930s
By Maison Carlhian
Located in New York, NY
Rare and superb pair of upholstered lounge chairs with hand-turned and painted wood legs and base by Maison Carlhian, France 1930s. These chairs are beautifully crafted and have been...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Linen, Silk
Restored Stick Reed Rattan "President's" Lounge Club Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This "President's" Art Deco rattan lounge chair was named such because FDR used the same type of furniture aboard his presidential yacht the USS Potomac beginning in the late 1930s. ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
French Art Deco Walnut Tub Chair with Original Geometric Jaz Age Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A walnut Art Deco tub armchair with the original colourful geometric Jaz age upholstery which is in very good condition, with carved fluted details to the front legs.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French Art Deco Club Chair in Burgundy Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, burgundy red leather, wood, France, 1930s
This armchair of French origin undoubtedly breathes the Art Deco Period of the 1930s. The chair features beautiful streamli...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Unique Valzania Pair of Lounge Chairs in Parchment and Blue Upholstery
By Valzania
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Valzania, pair of lounge chairs, parchment, fabric, lacquered wood, Italy, circa 1940
These exquisite pair of armchairs are crafted by Valzania around 1940. This chair is a unique p...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Fabric, Wood
French Art Deco Club Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, wood, France, 1930s
This armchair of French origin undoubtedly breathes the Art Deco Period of the 1930s. The chair features beautiful streamlined lines and...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Restored Paul Frankl Style Pretzel Rattan Lounge Chair, Beverly Palms Cushions
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Designed in the manner of Paul Frankl this six-strand rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and the classic stacked rattan base with "Martinique Banana Leaf" cushions feat...
Category
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Unique Art Deco Armchair in Botanical Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, fabric, dark stained wood, Italy, 1930s
Not often one will come across such a delightful Art Deco armchair in original upholstery which is in overall good condition. Its b...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1930s Machine Age Streamline Aluminum Tubular Lounge Club Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Machine Age Streamline aluminum club chair with padded seats and original resin armrests.
1930, United States
Custom cushions using C.O.M. (Customers O...
Category
1930s American Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Extraordinary Sculptural Art Deco Chair, France, 1930s-1940s
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco French chair from the 1930s/40s. Newly upholstered in silver grey velvet.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chair in Red Mohair with Carved Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curvy and eye-catching Danish club chair from the 1930s or 1940s. Set on mahogany bun feet typical of the Art Deco period and with a low backrest with small wings giving it a very co...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Set of 2 Story Book Dutch Brutalist Wabi Sabi Oak Rush Lounge Chairs, circa 1935
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 30's.
Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Henning Kjærnulf, Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and...
Category
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
1930s Swedish Tan / Brown Nailed Leather Lounge Chair By Otto Schultz For Boet
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful brown / tan nailed leather lounge chair from the 1930s designed by Otto Schultz for Boet Götenburg Sweden. This lounge chair in in a later per...
Category
1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Green Sling Lounge Chair by Mckay Craft
Located in Miami, FL
McKay Craft cantilever sling lounge chair designed by John McKay, in all original condition - chrome plated steel frame with green painted factory finish -...
Category
1930s American Machine Age Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Beech and Papercord, in Style of Frits Schlegel
Located in Odense, DK
Danish modern lounge chair in stained beech and papercord, made in the style of Frits Schlegel.
A fashionable vintage beauty with some modern lines.
Category
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Seagrass, Beech
Bas Van Pelt Patinated Tubular Armchair in Metal and Sisal
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bas van Pelt, armchair, metal, sisal, The Netherlands, 1930s.
This original comfortable chair is designed by the Dutch interior and furniture designer Bas van Pelt (1900-1945) and w...
Category
1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Story Book Pair of Dutch Brutalist Oak and Rush Throne-Like Lounge Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Two lovely solid oak chairs with a rush seat from the 30's.
Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Axel Einar Hjorth, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Touret and Charles Dudouyt.
...
Category
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
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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