Lounge Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cut Steel
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Oak
1950s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Asian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Rope, Teak
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Late 20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s European Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane
1980s American Vintage Lounge Chairs
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Teak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Wood
1960s Danish Vintage Lounge Chairs
Oak
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Iron
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wicker
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Maple
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Faux Fur, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1980s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Beech
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
1970s Vintage Lounge Chairs
Burl
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Early 2000s Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Oak, Teak
1960s European Vintage Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin
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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