Lounge Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Papercord, Oak
1970s Finnish Space Age Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wool, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Suede, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cypress
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
1960s Space Age Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Rattan
1990s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1950s Vintage Lounge Chairs
Cherry
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
1970s Unknown Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Beech, Fabric
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Pine
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Birch
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak, Rosewood
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass, Leather
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Oak, Leather
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wool, Fiberglass, Foam
2010s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Beech, Bentwood
1960s Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Beech
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary North American Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
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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