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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 2010s
Yngve Ekstrom Longue Chair For Swedese 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Yngve Ekstrom Pine Longue Chair 1960s
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and brown fabric lounge chair designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s.
Seat height 17”.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Postmodern Style Modular Lounges in Mohair
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of postmodern style modular lounges. These lounges can be utilized as accent chairs when separated or pushed together to create a loveseat. Made from high density foam which mak...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Foam
Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Lounge Chair Thayer Coggin 1980s
Located in Camden, ME
Milo Baughman lounge chair Model 2122.
An exquisite chunky cube stainless steel lounge or club chair from a rare low production series designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, ci...
Category
1980s American Bauhaus Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mario Brunu Rodica Lounge Chair for Comfort
By Mario Brunu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The midcentury lounge chair is in near original condition It may show minimal traces of use. Very comfortable and great Italian design .
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chairs Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s.
Seat height: 18”
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Abalone, Fabric, Oak
A pair of vintage caramel tan Barcelona chairs by Knoll, circa 1970s
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
One of the most recognized objects of the last century, and an icon of the modern movement, the Barcelona Chair. Available now, a pair of vintage caramel tan Barcelona chairs designe...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Paul McCobb Cane Back Lounge Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut and cane lounge chair designed by Paul McCobb. Fully restored.
Category
1950s Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Seat height: 14.18"
Category
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1960s Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Barrel Chairs - A Pair
Located in Ava, MO
Step into the pinnacle of modern comfort with these Adrian Pearsall Barrel Back Lounge chairs, where relaxation meets style seamlessly.
These exquisite pieces offer a haven akin to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Rare Hunting Chair by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway 1960
Located in Bergen, NO
A unique chance to get, one of a few existing, Torbjørn Afdals Hunter Chair.
The Mid-Century Modern design movement has given us some of the most iconic furniture designs the world ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs designed in 1954 for the Lounge collection by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International.
New cognac-colored upholstery!
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizeable oak and beige fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Seat height 18.5”.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Midcentury Lounge Chairs in the Style of Paul McCobb
By 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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Of Lounge Coronado Chairs By Tobia & Afra Scarpa For B&B Italia Tan Brown
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B Italia in Tan Brown Leather
Pair of extremely comfortable and iconic Coronado lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarp...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
1950s European Armchair in the style of Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Oakland, CA
A distinctive looking armchair constructed of oak, lacquered metal and leather in the style of Jean Prouve. The leather cushions are wine colored with contrasting piping, the frame w...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chair
By Georg Kofoed
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
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...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Pair of Italian Rattan Lounge chairs, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Pair of lounge chairs in rattan. Seat height: 22cm. Wear and tear due to time and age.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair by Jan den Drijver for De Stijl, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and rare Mid-Century Modern high back lounge chair.
Design by Jan den Drijver for De Stijl Den Haag.
A true example of Dutch Modern,Jan den Drijver designed this distinctive ...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Walnut Campaign Safari Chair with Black or Brown Leather or Suede Upholstery
Located in Ballard, CA
The Campaign Safari chair is a reference to Danish furniture mid-century design from the 1960s with its simple and gracefully curved frame. Upholstered with a sling seat affixed with...
Category
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Chrome Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Chrome Chair
This chair measures: 33 wide x 35 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm height/chair clearance of 21 inches
...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Executed in rosewood and black leather. Cast aluminum bases, with adjustable “domes of silence” leveling glides. Extremely comfortabl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Black Leather T-Chair by Katavolos, Littell, & Kelley for Laverne International
Located in Madrid, ES
William Katavolos, together with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell, designed the iconic model 3LC or T-chair for Laverne International in 1952. The T-chair is exhibited in the permanent ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
William Andrus for Steelcase Lounge Chair in Fiberglass and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
William C. Andrus for Steelcase, lounge chair, lacquered fiberglass, plexiglass, leather, United States, 1970s
Lovely space age easy chair designed by William C. Andrus for Steelcas...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Plexiglass
Fritz Hansen, Pair of Danish Curved Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing pair of Danish modern lounge chairs with armrests in beech, back and seat reupholstered in a high quality "honey" shearling lambswool which adds a soft and tactile texture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
E. Cobianchi for Insa Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
E. Cobianchi for Insa, lounge chair with ottoman, fabric, stained wood, Italy, 1970s
An Italian set of bulky easy chair and ottoman designed by E. Cobianchi. The lounge chair featur...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chair in Walnut and Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, lounge chair model 3615, walnut, velvet fabric, Italy, 1941
A design by Osvaldo Borsani, this easy chair epitomizes a harmonious fus...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Emilio Guarnacci for 1P Pair of 'Ecuba' Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, pair of 'Ecuba' lounge chairs, Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, foam, fabric, Italy, 1969
Stunning pair of lounge chairs by Italian designer Emilio Guarnac...
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
Italian Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair with ottoman, leather, aluminum, Italy 1970s
A set consisting of a lounge chair and ottoman made in Italy in the 1970s. This chair strongly represents the essence of fu...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Wendell Castle "Castle Chair" Fiberglass Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wendell Castle Red Fiberglass "Castle Chair"
red fiberglass
Iconic fiberglass chair from Wendell Castle's Molar Series in very desirable red color. This piece was designed in 1969 as...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair in Green Mohair and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, oak, reupholstered in green mohair, France, 1960s
A comfortable armchair with high back. This chair has interesting details. The...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann 'PB10' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann, folding lounge chair, model ‘PB10’, oak, leather, canvas, brass, steel, rope, Denmark, 1963.
Crafted in 1963 by the skilled ca...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Berga Mobler Pair of Lounge Chairs in Beige Teddy
By Berga Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, pair of armchairs, beige teddy fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s
This bold and curvy armchair is based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft texture ...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Kaare Klint, a Pair of Safari Chairs in Ash & Leather, Rud. Rasmussen, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous pair of vintage Safari chairs in a lovely patinated cognac leather and solid ash. Designed in 1933 by Kaare Klint and manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash
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...
Category
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...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
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...
Category
1940s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of 1930s danish cabinet maker lounge chairs reupholstered in premium bouclé
By Fritz Hansen
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 ...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, 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 ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Kurt Olsen Boucle & Teak Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
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...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
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 ...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Customizable Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Tacchini is delighted to reissue Costela by Martin Eisler, icon of Brazilian 1950s design. An elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthetic, natural materials and intel...
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2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
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...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
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...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman Medium in Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Fabric
Located in Seattle, WA
One of the most iconic chair designs of the 20th century, Eero Saarinen designed this lounge chair for Florence Knoll at the request of “a chair that was like a basket full of pillow...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Rare Jens Risom Lounge Chairs, Model U-416, Walnut and Bouclé, 1950s
By Jens Risom
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs in the Style of Carlo de Carli
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful silhouette with flanged arms in the style of Carlo di Carli. Solid wood turned legs in the front and solid wood legs in the back.
Just reupholstered in a crème velvet fr...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
3 Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Slipper / Lounge Chairs, Pierre Lottier, 1940
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Slipper, Fireplace or Lounge Chairs in dark green leather by French / Spanish designer, Pierre Lottier.The chairs are in a neoclasslical X frame form in wood with leather cov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Contemporary Natural Oak Lounge Chair by Ellen Degeneres Parkdale Chair
Located in North York, ON
Contemporary natural oak lounge chair by Ellen Degeneres Parkdale Chair. Beautiful contemporary design with thick natural light show wood. Featuring pl...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Hand-Woven Armchair in Ziricote Tropical Wood - Limited Edition
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The armchair has a simple and very lightweight structure. Its clean lines, with smooth and rounded edges, blend with the meticulous handwoven pattern. In this handwoven fabric, craft...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Hardwood, Ziricote
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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