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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1920s
Pair of Armchairs, Palm Tree Leaves Beige Velvet, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of beige armchairs, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM type armch...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Rare Arne Vodder Rosewood FD164 Adjustable Lounge Chair c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Arne Vodder's iconic FD164 Reclining Lounge Chair in rare rosewood c1960s. This is a one-person-owner who had no kids, no pets, and was a non-smoker. This is a wonderful example with...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Brazilian Lounge Chair
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
1950s (estimated) Brazilian vintage lounge chair. Native Brazilian wood, invuia, also known as Brazilian walnut, has a great appeal due to its deep texture. The details created by mo...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin F675 Butterfly chairs Artifort Netherlands 1963
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking pair of model F675 chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands 1963. These chairs have nickel-plated geometric frames that are visually st...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair, 1950. Upholstery is all original. We have in house upholstery if interested for an additional charge....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair , 1960s
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The SPANISH CHAIR designed by Danish master Børje Mogensen. It is one of the famous masterpieces he manufactured after being inspired during a trip to Spain. Though it is produced by...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Chair, 1956, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Børge Mogensen lounge chairs designed in 1956 model number 2254 for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Cubical frames made of solid oak with finger joints. New upholstered with Tonus woll fr...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Large Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge Chair, c1940s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s. This tall lounge chair produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s is typical of Danish lounge chair designs of the day. It f...
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1940s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Mid-Century Theo Ruth Velvet Leaf Green Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Dutch Mid-Century high back velvet lounge chair. A design by Dutch Mid-Century great Theo Ruth. An attractive lounge or side chair with stylish curves and gorgeous earthy...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1960s. Seat height: 17.25”
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Oak 'Hunter' Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Unleash the spirit of exploration with this iconic pair of "Hunter Safari" lounge chairs, designed by the iconic Norwegian modernist Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo. Crafted from warm, in...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Large Brown Leather Lounge Chairs by de Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi, Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of rare Italian patinated leather lounge chairs designed by Gionathan de Pas, Donato D’Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi in the 1960s. These tub-form lounge chairs are entirely molded...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Erik Ole Jòrgensen Ripcord lounge chair Denmark 1960
Located in Den Haag, NL
For Sale this beathiful lounge chair . Original Sand color ripcord . Steel Tube frame .Brass feet . Canvas strapping . Brass buckles . Design by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Manchers Mo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord

Space Age Fibrella Lounge Chair Le Barron
By Le Barron
Located in BAARLO, LI
Rare Space Age lounge chair from the 'Fibrella' collection by the Southern California company Le Barron, dating back to the 1960s. Originally intended for outdoor use in gardens or b...
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1960s American Space Age Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fiberglass

Set of “Grand Repos” Lounge Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These Guillerme et Chambron ‘Grand Repos’ lounge chairs display a beautiful contrast between the light oak frame and the elegant light fabric of the cushions. With a solid wooden fra...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of 1930s danish cabinet maker lounge chairs reupholstered in premium bouclé
Located in København K, 84
Very solid Pair of Fully Restored and reupholstered 1930s Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs with contemporary Sacho/Kvadrat fabric designed by Vincent van Duysen and Anna Vilhelmine ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Kurt Olsen Boucle & Teak Lounge Chair, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Kurt Olsen - Model 215 Chair A gorgeous teak framed lounge chair, clearly inspired by the work of Olsen's contemporary: Finn Juhl. This example was produced by cabinetmakers Slagels...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Arnold Madsen Vintage 1950s Sheepskin Clam Chair
Located in London, GB
Arnold Madsen - The Clam Chair, 1944 A rare and highly collectible original production from the early 1950s of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. This example was produced unde...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Near Pair of Woodard Sculptura Lounge Armchairs Restored
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Restored near pair of Sculptura armchair lounge chairs. Totally cleaned down and powder coated silver with new plastic floor glides. Sold as a set (2) One chair is slightly smaller ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Grete Jalk PJ-56 Rosewood Lounge, Chair 1950s
Located in London, GB
Grete Jalk Model PJ-56 lounge chair A beautiful lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk for cabinetmaker Poul Jeppesen in Denmark, circa 1956. This examples come in stunning rosewood ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Fireside chairs from La Cachette, Les Arcs France selected by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Bristol, GB
2 available - Frames only. Custom made cushions in a choice of natural fabrics are available on request. 1960s Charlotte Perriand fireside or 'chauffeuse' chairs for Résidence La Cachette, Arc 1600, France. Made of cylindrical sections of solid oak. Seat and back rest are 2 separate sections which fit together. Superb simplistic design. Condition: Oak has superb warm colour, signs of age as pictured but no damage. Frames only. 2 available, both in similar condition The last pic shows an example of a now sold chair...
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Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann 'PB10' Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann, pair of folding lounge chairs, model ‘PB10’, oak, leather, canvas, brass, steel, rope, Denmark, 1963. Crafted in 1963 by the s...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair 670-671 in Original Chocolate Leather
Located in Seattle, WA
Fully Restored 3rd Gen Eames lounge chair in rosewood shell frames with ottoman, in original chocolate leather cushions. The chair has been restored and...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Space Age Acrylic and Steel Bubble Lounge Chairs after Daninos, 70s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Space Age Acrylic and Steel Bubble Lounge Chairs after Daninos, 70s Pair of Rare Lucite Cantilever Chairs after Christian Daninos, Italy 1...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Jens Risom Lounge Chairs, Model U-416, Walnut and Bouclé, 1950s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a rare pair of low lounge chairs designed by Jens Risom for Risom Designs, Inc. circa 1952. Low, deep, and wide these chairs have an amazing presence and level of comfort...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Midcentury Lounge Chairs in the Style of Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of midcentury lounge chairs are in the style of Paul McCobb and feature original blue vinyl upholstery, tapered legs, and two button tufted seat back which offers a modern ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Midcentury Parsons Style Lounge Chairs by Bernhardt, After Milo Baughman
Located in Decatur, GA
Classic pair of mid 1970's Parsons style arm chairs by Bernhardt. Stout and sturdy American craftsmanship and a timeless design classic. Full restoration by our in house artisans on ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chenille

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge chair, circa 1940s. Lounge chair in the manner of Fritz Hansen produced in Denmark in the 1940s, featuring wonderfully curved arms and back and ...
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Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

"Cubo" Lounge Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020), Brazilian architect and designer, founded the furniture design and manufacturing company L'Atelier in São Paulo, Brazil, in the 1950s. It became a benchm...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Elmo Green Leather
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a rare Soriana Armchairs in recently reupholstered in Elmo Midnight Green Leather, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina in 1970s. The leather is soft and subtle. Each chair retains original two front casters as well as back legs. The metal frame doesn't show any pitting. This lounge chair is in overall great condition, ready for use. Cassina’s Soriana Armchair...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Warren Platner Lounge Chairs in Sapphire Velvet, A Pair
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have 2 pairs of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs. Priced per pair these chairs are a sublime fusion of opulence and iconic design that are timelessly chic. Crafted to perfection, these lounge chairs are not merely pieces of furniture; they are functional pieces or art. Enveloped in a sumptuous deep sapphire velvet, these lounge chairs redefine comfort and style. The allure of the plush upholstery beckons you to sink into a world of indulgence, with the rich velvety texture against your skin, a tactile symphony that will elevate your relaxation to an art form. Warren Platner was a luminary in the world of modern design, Platner's career was marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation and elegance. Trained as an architect, he seamlessly transitioned into the realm of furniture design, leaving an indelible mark with his distinctive creations. Platner's ingenuity was particularly evident in his collaboration with Knoll, a legendary name in the world of modern furniture. Founded in 1938 by Hans Knoll and later joined by his wife Florence Knoll, the company became synonymous with cutting-edge design and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. Knoll became a trailblazer, collaborating with visionaries like Warren Platner to create pieces that would go on to define an era. The Platner Lounge Chairs, with their unique design and quality materials, stand as a testament to the enduring legacy of both Warren Platner and Knoll. These chairs aren't just pieces of furniture; they are collectors' items, highly sought after by those who appreciate the intersection of art and functionality. In a world where trends come and go, the Platner Lounge Chairs stand the test of time. They aren't just a place to sit; they are an experience, a visual and tactile journey into the lap of luxury. Owning these chairs isn't just a choice; it's an affirmation of a lifestyle that values the finer things – where comfort meets design, and every piece of furniture is a statement. These chairs would look incredible in any mid century modern, contemporary or modern environment. We currently have these chairs in our gallery alongside other iconic pieces, and Arne Jacobsen egg chair, and Eero Saarinen dining set...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Italian Organic Lounge Chair in Khaki Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, velvet, plastic, Italy, 1970s Eccentric lounge chair of Italian origin. The design reminds of the anatomy of the flower with its ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Plastic

French Chaise Longue by Francois Caruelle
Located in Cathedral City, CA
French 1950s patio fauteuil in tubular chrome metal and wood details. This is armchair can be change to chaise longue. Two are available price individually.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Mid Century Walnut & Leather Lounge Chair by Eames for Vitra - Set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century lounge chair and ottoman set designed by Charles Eames and manufactured by Vitra circa 1980s. This set is truly one-of-a-kind with its black leather upholstery and unique...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chairs In Yarn Collective bouclé *Customizable*
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A pair of Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chairs newly upholstered in a 'Parchment' colored Yarn Collective bouclé fabric. Parchment is a light, neutral, sepia, off-white colour, we have...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Russell Woodard Pair of White 'Sculptura' Patio Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Russell Woodard, pair of 'Sculptura' patio chairs, wrought iron, white lacquer, United States, 1950s. These 'Sculptura' patio chairs are designed by Russell Woodard. Executed in iro...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' Armchairs, Italy, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig. 'Bocconi' armchairs, Italy, 1940s. Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig e Gino Maggioni designed this 'Bocconi' armchairs in curved wood. Two large squares for...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rope, Beech, Bentwood

Marcel Breuer for Tecta 'The Mobile Manifesto' Chaise Longue in Cane Wicker
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marcel Breuer for Tecta, 'The Mobile Manifesto' chaise longue, model F41-E, cane wicker, steel, rubber, Germany, designed circa 1928 and manufactured 1984 This design by Hungarian-b...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Large Monumental Art Deco Armchairs in Walnut and Original Fabric, Prague 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Monumental Art Deco armchairs in Walnut and Original Fabric, Prague 1930s Set of two Large monumental Art Deco armchairs in walnut and original fabric in good vintage condit...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1974 Original Brown Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Yes, this is the original leather from birth in 1974. Miraculously bereft of any significant visible flaws lo these many years, this leather will make you salivate. The color changes...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Elbert Chairs by Jordan Mozer for Shelby Williams Industries, USA 1990s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 4 Elbert chairs designed by Jordan Mozer in the 1990s and manufactured by Shelby Williams Industries. These unique chairs have sculptural steel frames with curved, upholstered seats and backs in brown and green fabric with contrasting welt detailing. ‘Shelby Williams Industries’ manufacturers label underneath seats. USA, 1990s. These chairs were designed in 1990 for the Cypress Club in San Francisco and were inspired by Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road.” This set is from the first edition of 50. Jordan Mozer is the founder and principal of Jordan Mozer + Associates, an interdisciplinary team of architects, designers and artists that invents and manufactures design components for public projects, hotels and restaurants. Mozer has degrees in industrial design as well as architecture and studied painting, sculpture and English literature.
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1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lucian Ercolani for Ercol Rocking Chair in Beech and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lucian Ercolani for Ercol, rocking chair, beech, oak, United Kingdom, 1960s   Lucian Ercolani designed this rocking chair for Ercol in the 19...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak

Aldo Barberi for Rossi di Albizzate ‘Break’ Portable Folding Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aldo Barberi for Rossi di Albizzate, ‘Break’ folding lounge chairs, plastic, fabric, Italy, 1970s This exceptional set of portable folding lounge chairs is designed by the Italian designer Aldo Barberi for his series called ‘Break’. This design truly resembles the ethos of the seventies, featuring the commonly used material of that time named fiberglass in combination with a striped fabric executed in the colors orange, different shades of brown, and off-white. The chairs embrace a thought through design where both functionality and aesthetics are present. The chairs fold by pulling the seat and backrest towards each other, resulting in a cubic shaped case with a handle for easy carrying. Therefore, this portable chair...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Post Modern Barrel Leather Chairs by Leolux, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Barrel Leather Chairs by Leolux, 1970. Original leather with beautiful patina. Sofa is sold in separate listing.
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

French Sculptural Highback Armchairs in Oak and Reupholstered in Boucle Fabric
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of four high back armchairs, in blond solid French oak and Re-upholstered Boucle wool fabric. Made in France, 1950s. The grain of the wood is nicely visible, especially on the el...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Oak

Scandinavian Round Wicker Chair with Metal Base in Rotan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side chair, rotan, lacquered metal, Scandinavia, 1960s A circular frame positioned at a diagonal angle forms the foundation of this design. The seat and backrest are set around this...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Aldo Barberi for Rossi di Albizzate ‘Break’ Portable Folding Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aldo Barberi for Rossi di Albizzate, ‘Break’ folding lounge chairs, plastic, fabric, Italy, 1970s This exceptional set of portable folding lounge chairs is designed by the Italian designer Aldo Barberi for his series called ‘Break’. This design truly resembles the ethos of the seventies, featuring the commonly used material of that time named fiberglass in combination with a striped fabric executed in the colors orange, different shades of brown, and off-white. The chairs embrace a thought through design where both functionality and aesthetics are present. The chairs fold by pulling the seat and backrest towards each other, resulting in a cubic shaped case with a handle for easy carrying. Therefore, this portable chair...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Danish Wingback Lounge Chair in Colorful Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s This lovely and comfortable Danish chair features wings and curved armrests. Thanks to its voluptuous armrests and seating, the chair gets a...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-A Upholstered Easy Armchair
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptional pair of authentic vintage Pierre Jeanneret upholstered easy chairs. These chairs have untouched frames in solid teak...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Yellow Lounge Chairs in New Cotton Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of lounge chairs in new cotton velvet, Italy, 1950s Two lounge chairs in new Lelievre cotton velvet, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Midcentury Rare Lounge Chairs Pine Wood, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - very confortable - design
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Pine

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

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Original Studio54 Newyork Art Deco Theater Seat Bench Chairs
Located in Bensalem, PA
These are original 1920s art deco seating from Studio54 Newyork which have the original Cheetah upholstery underneath the existing. There is providence letter, stating where they cam...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Disney Quest Aluminum Armillary Chairs by Jordan Mozer Set of 5
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Created for Chicago and Orlando's Disney Quest in 1995, the "Armillry Chair" is a stunning contribution to the world of the design. Crafted from the genius of Jordan Mozer, this solid aluminum chair looks like it jumped off the screen from a Ridley Scott film. Rarely do we see such a thoughtful blend of modern design and sinister sci-fi inspiration. The anthropomorphic...
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1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs or Lounge Chairs Walnut Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super comfy matching pair of barrel back lounge chairs circa 1960's. These feature swiveling walnut base with blue fabric. Fabric is old and should be replaced.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Spanish Modern, A Pair of Brutalist Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful patinated pair of hunting armchairs in oak & leather. Made by a Spanish cabinetmaker in 1960s. A timeless design that will work for many g...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

pair of 1960s lounge chairs green velvet - beech WG solid make uph. easy chairs
Located in Kumhausen, DE
This set of two West German lounge chairs is in very good condition It was made in the mid 1960s The armrests have been professionally restored (sanded - stained and lacquered tw...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet, Wood

pair of vintage aluminum cast leather eco chairs
By Elledue Arredamenti
Located in Medesano, IT
Discover a hidden gem in the world of furniture - exquisite vintage Italian chairs crafted from posh cast aluminum, boasting a space age design that will transport you to another era...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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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