Lounge Chairs
1970s French Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs
Bronze, Stainless Steel, Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Lounge Chairs
Resin, Sycamore
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Teak
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
1950s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Cast Stone, Steel
2010s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Teak, Fabric
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1980s Finnish Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
2010s Ukrainian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Faux Fur, Ash
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Glass
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
1980s French Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass, Leather
1980s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
1980s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Ukrainian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Cut Steel
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Stone, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Synthetic, Polyester, Oak, Walnut
1970s French Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Elm
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Resin, Foam, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Polyester
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
1990s Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood, Teak
1980s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century German Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1990s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Bronze
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Foam
2010s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
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.