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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Ralph Rapson, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1948
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and red fabric lounge chair designed by Ralph Rapson and produced by Knoll, USA, c. 1948.
Dimensions: 39.7” H x 28.25” W x 33.25” D
Seat Height: 15.5”
All upholstered furni...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Margas LC2- C.O.M - Lounge Chair by Louise Liljencrantz for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after her beloved grandmother, Marga von Dardel, who Liljencrantz credits as the most important role model in her life, this elegant lounge chair promise to become fundamental ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Alf Svensson, a Pair of Classic Swedish Modern Chairs "Teve", Pierre Frey-Fabric
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of iconic TeVe-chairs by Alf Svensson for Ljungs industrier, Sweden mid-1900s.
Reupholstered in Maison Pierre Frey-fabric. Stained wood, dark brown. Marked with metal plate. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood
French Reconstruction Lounge Chair
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting a remarkable armchair from the 1950s. Inspired by the timeless designs of mid-century masters, this chair pay homage to the iconic styles of renowned designers such as Pie...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
1970s Pair of Armchairs Piumino Italian Design Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'urbino
Located in London, GB
A very iconic and stylish pair of 1970s lounge armchairs, Italian design by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi for Dell' Oca, Italy
Wonderful shape entirely moulded out...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Synthetic, Faux Leather
Pair of 1950s Easy Chairs by Bengt Ruda for Nordiska Kompagniet, Sweden
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and very cool pair of Bengt Ruda midcentury beech easy chairs designed around mid 1950 and produced around the same time by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden’s premiere departme...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Confidential Cordovan Leather Lounge Chair, Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Confidential Lounge Chair, Cordovan Leather, Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italy, 1972.
Original leather appears to have the shine, feel and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair Henredon Striped Patchwork Alexander Lounge Chairs
By Henredon
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of high end upholstered living room lounge chairs in the original striped patchwork upholstery featuring spring down cushions, tight backs and flippable seat cushions. Hand craf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Bamboo Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a bamboo chair designed by Ubunji Kidokoro, who was enrolled in Mitsukoshi Furniture Design Office in 1937.
In 1937, Ubunji Kidokoro was enr...
Category
1930s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Vittorio Introini Relax Armchair & Footrest, Belgian Boucle, Felice Rossi, 1978
Located in Culver City, CA
Vittorio Introini “Relax” Armchair & Footrest for Felice Rossi, 1978 — Sculptural 70s Glam at Its Finest
This chair is absolutely stunning! Designed by Italian trailblazer Vittorio ...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Artifort – F675 Lounge Chair – Pierre Paulin – Netherlands – 1963
Located in NIEUWKUIJK, NB
This amazing chair is called F675 Butterfly lounge chair and is designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. This design classic is from 1963 with a cognac leather seat and geometric tubu...
Category
1960s European Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans Brattrud, Scandia Swivel Lounge Chair, 1957 for Hove Møbler, Norway
Located in Munster, NRW
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler, Norway, 1957
Scandia swivel lounge chair with removable leather cushions.
Captains return mechanism.
Amazing condition.
An extremely shapely...
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Over-Sized Post-Modern Leather Lounge Chairs
By B&B Italia, De Sede
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great pair of oversized Post Modern leather lounge chairs with classic lines, in superb condition. These chairs are the epitome of co...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Neoclassical Lounge Chairs circa 1960, Maison Jansen, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical Maison Jansen lounge chairs circa 1960. 2 Pairs available.
Priced by pair
Original velvet fabric, very good condition.
Sturdy and very comfortable.
Category
1960s French Neoclassical Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972
Located in Brussels, BE
Le Bambole Chaise Longue by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Scandinavian Modern Danish Lounge Chair Ox-Chair By Fredericia Møbler
Located in Vienna, AT
Midcentuy danish wingback or ox armchair standing on tapered teak legs. Desingned and manufactured in the 1950s by Fredricia Stolefabrik. Excelent new wool upholstery.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Geoffrey Harcourt Pair of F152 Lounge Chairs with Ottoman for Artifort 1975
Located in Meer, VAN
Geoffrey Harcourt Pair of F152 Lounge Chairs with Ottoman for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1975.
Beautiful and original pair of swivel lounge chairs desig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wool
Pierre Jeanneret 'Armless Easy Chair', Model No. PJ-SI-35-A
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Pierre Jeanneret armless easy chair. Teak and rattan.
Category
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Teak
Red 'Oase' Lounge Chair with Armrests by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend, 3 Available
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Oase lounge chair was designed by Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel in 1958, and gained the Signe d'Or price in 1959. A beautiful piece of Dutch design! These chairs are newly up...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique British Colonial Caned and Carved Planters Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive British Colonial plantation chair crafted in mahogany in a graceful form with dramatic carved ocean and floral motifs on the back and rolled ...
Category
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Early and Rare Evert Sodergren Sculptured Chair, c. 1955
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The 'Sculptured' chair was originally designed in 1953 by Pacific Northwest master craftsman and cabinetmaker, Evert Sodergren, and it is the crown jewel of his oeuvre which spanned ...
Category
1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ernst Schwadron, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Walnut, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Ernst Schwadron, USA, 1940s.
Seat height: 14.75”
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Brazilian Jangada Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Jean Gillon Jangada armchair and ottoman were completely disassembled and each piece of rosewood was stripped, sanded and refinished in multiple coats of hand-buffed finishing o...
Category
1960s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Milo Baughman Pair Chrome and Todd Hase Mohair Armchairs, circa 1970 Rerstored
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of circa 1970s Lounge Chairs designed by Milo Baughman. Recently re-covered in a beautiful very dark green Mohair from Todd Hase. Extrem...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Cognac Leather Safari Lounge Chairs Karin Mobring, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Almelo, NL
Cognac leather safari lounge chairs Karin Mobring, Sweden 1970s.
Karin Mobring designed this Ikea Classic Vintage Lounge chair in 1972. I...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Franco Albini, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bamboo, Rattan, Lounge Chair, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Franco Albini, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Bamboo, Rattan, Lounge Chair, 1960s
An organic modern rattan lounge chair by Franco Albini and produced in Italy circa 1960s. This piece f...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Italian Borsani P40 Reclining Lounge Chair, Original Black Leather
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Often defined as the "ultimate reclining chair", Osvaldo Borsani's P40 designed for his brand Tecno is certainly one of the most attractive, sought after and timeless lounge chairs e...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of “Peacock chairs” by Verner Panton, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs model T5 in steel with fabric cushions, designed by Verner Panton for Plus Linje 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Suelo Outdoor Lounge Chair, Teak Outdoor Lounge Chair, Solid, Bertu
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Suelo Outdoor Lounge Chair, Teak Outdoor Lounge Chair, Solid, Bertu
This Solid Teak Outdoor Lounge Chair - The Suelo is beautifully constructed from s...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
Alfred Christensen Danish Modern Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1960s, this lounge chair was designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk. It consists of beech wood with lambswool upholstery. A balance of thin and rounded fo...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Finn Juhl Lounge Chair Model FD 136 in Teak
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lounge chair model number FD 136 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark, with a curved backrest and an undulating seat that float within a spare, elega...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Teak
1950s Italian Pair of Wingback Chairs in Red Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of easy chairs, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s.
These lounge chairs are both voluptuous and grand as they are comfortable. The chairs embody a semi-high wingback composed of curvac...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Custom Antique Carpet Rug Floor Cushions, Stackable Seating Set– Tent by DH
Located in New York, NY
Bring a touch of bohemian luxury to your home with these stunning floor cushions crafted from a repurposed antique Caucasian rug. Each cushion highlights the beauty of the rug’s trad...
Category
2010s American Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Down
Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier
Grand Modèle LC3 club chair by Cassina
Original design France 1928 / Italy c. 1970s gray leather with white, grey...
Category
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mah Jong Lounge Chair by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1971
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early first edition of Mah Jong lounge chair designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1971. Single seat that easily converts into...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Little Petra & Pouf in Sahara Sheepskin & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. It’s one of just a few designs by architect Viggo Boesen, who became associated with Denmark’s signature design aesthetic in the 1930s called funkis style.
Little Petra is surprisingly petite, able to fit into all kinds of spaces, interiors and environments. Low to the ground, open and embracing, it embodies the essence of a lounge chair, allowing for all kinds of seating positions in any cosy setting imaginable.
Designer
Viggo Boesen
A pioneer of his time, Viggo Boesen (1907 – 1985) made grand gestures in the world of Danish design and architecture, bringing a new perspective to the forefront of the collective imagination throughout the 1930s. His work reflected a new Scandinavian ‘Funkis’ style, a Nordic take on Art Deco, which was popular during the time and brought with it an array of surprising forms and silhouettes.
For the Pouf, it's soft and nurturing, an ideal companion. With sheepskin and rounded legs in oiled walnut, it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for an elegant lounge seating arrangement.
Material:
sheep skin 17 mm sahara, oiled walnut
Dimensions:
Little Petra VB1 lounge chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Sheepskin
Ligne Roset Togo 1-Seater in Grey Leather by Michel Ducaroy
Located in Toronto, CA
A show stopping single-seater, this leather Togo epitomizes 70’s cool while offering extreme comfort. The neutral palette and shape complement any setting it finds itself in.
Excell...
Category
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam
Original 1950s Heron Chair by Ernest Race Midcentury Modern chair
By Ernest Race
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A beautiful example of an original Ernest Race Heron Chair circa 1955. Designed by Ernest Race and Manufactured by Race Furniture.
Owned by one famil...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Carved 19th Century West Indies Rosewood Plantation Chair
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautifully carved 19th century West Indies rosewood plantation chair.
Category
19th Century Caribbean Antique Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Mid-Century Ligne Roset Style High Back Black Leather Lounge Chair by Molinari
By Molinari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset inspired, Mid-Century, black leather lounge chair (ottoman not included) by Molinari. High back black leather lounge chair with nice patina, turned out arms and Ligne Ros...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Custom Modernist KNOLL Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair and ottoman. Custom Ordered “Puff” Mocha color upholstery "Nick Cave" and Manufactured by Knoll Textiles. Literally Brand new!! Woman ordered new f...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Two Seater Brutalist Sofa in Solid Pine, Swedish Modern, Made in the 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A comfortable two-seater sofa, upholstered in a vintage fabric.
Attributed to Swedish Designer Sven Larsson. Made in the 1970s.
This solid sofa will complement many interior styles....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Cherry Lounge / Armchairs, Rene Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
An Iconic pair of French Mid-Century Modern armchairs, club or lounge chairs in solid cherry by Rene Gabriel, circa 1948. The chairs feature angled armrests and angled saber legs with stunning grid form back rests which propel the chairs forward into a distinctive modern sensibility. The grid back form has since become an emblematic design of Rene Gabriel.
In addition, Gabriel initiated a design innovation as he was one of the first designers to design the chairs proudly displaying their means of construction and to highlight the means of construction itself as an element of style! Thus, the solid cherry wood frame is tongue and groove notched and displayed at the front of the chairs where the legs join the arms. This gives the chairs a bold look. The chairs have been refinished and have new cushions covered in cotton.
Gabriel was one of the premiere Modernist designers in France in the post war 1940...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Atomic Age Fiberglass Lounge Chairs in Original Orange Fabric, Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Atomic Age lounge chairs featuring striking silhouettes with curved fiberglass bases, structured arms, and angled backrests. These sculptural chairs are upholstered in orig...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Grete Jalk, Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel, Rattan, Denmark, 1952
Located in High Point, NC
A rare black-lacquered tubular steel and rattan lounge chair designed by Grete Jalk in 1952 and produced by Laurids Lønborg, Denmark, 1950s.
Missmatched caps on front lets, one in r...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Postmodern Swiss Design - Mario Botta, Obliqua Lounge Chair for Alias, 1980s
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Renens, CH
Obliqua lounge chair by the Swiss architect and designer Mario Botta (1943) for Alias Italy.
The lines of these series of lounge chairs and sofas are sharp, rational and symmetric,...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Gubi Light Pink Pacha Swivel Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Pacha Lounge Chair - Fully Upholstered,
Returning Swivel
Pearl Gold
Price Grp. B
Dimensions: 85x77x65 cm
Harp color 200
Upholstery FR Compliance CAL 117- 2013 (Inherent naturally...
Category
2010s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Scandinavian Easy Chairs "Arbetsstolen" by Bruno Mathsson, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Gorgeous pair of “Arbetsstolen” lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1940s.
This early pair is made with paper webbing, due to loss of hemp during the Second World War.
Condition: Great original condition with perfect patina. No damage to the webbing, and all original parts.
We at 1st Modern...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Pair of GE-375 Easychairs in Oak by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of easychairs in solid oak. Model GE-375 by Hans J. Wegner for by Getama 1969. Early production c. 1970. Cushions in purple wool fabric. Seats with new belt covering. Price for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Percival Lafer, MP-87 Lounge Chair, 1970's
Located in Barra Funda, SP
This mp-87 lounge chair was designed in the 70s by the master Percival Lafer, besides being a rare piece, this design is a good example of his genius and unmistakable style! Super co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finni...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather
Kurt Hvitsjö, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and red fabric lounge chairs designed by Kurt Hvitsjö and produced by Iksu, Finland, 1950s.
seat height 13.5”.
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut & Light Brown Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, fabric, walnut, France, 1930s
A beautiful example of Art Deco design from the 1930s, originating from France. The design is dominated by graceful curves and subst...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Natural Sheepskin
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern round-arm lounge chairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seats, with solid oak feet. Newly upholstered in premium, soft, natural Australian sheepskin. Fast s...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Oak, Sheepskin
Little Petra Limited Edition, in Sheepskin Moonlight & Walnut for &tradition
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Limited Edition Little Petra chair features beautifully crafted solid brass feet and oiled walnut legs, expertly chosen by our in-house design ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Bench Sculptural Dynamic Contemporary Modern Woven Hand Carved Blackened Steel
Located in Bronx, NY
BENCH NO. 1
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2020
Beautifully designed textiles and blackened steel are combined to bring elegance to the simplicity in this d...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Arne Jacobsen, Original Egg Chair and Ottoman, dated 1968, by Fritz Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Arne Jacobsen
Early 'Egg' chair, model no. 3317, designed 1958, with ottoman
this example manufactured in February 1968 (dated to label on base)
This is an original old chair with a...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Clay Leather Lounge Chair by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Italy. Full leather construction with metal base. Tagged.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
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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