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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Parsons Chair / Club Chair in the Manner of Milo Baughman, USA, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
This Mid-Century Modern side or corner chair, crafted in the manner of Milo Baughman in the USA during the 1960s, embodies sleek sophistication and functional design. Featuring clean...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Lounge Chairs, French 1940s Style – ‘Harlow’ by Holly Hunt
Located in Glasgow, GB
A refined pair of contemporary lounge chairs by Holly Hunt Studio, the Harlow model draws direct inspiration from a 1940s French armchair, reimagined through a minimalist yet glamoro...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

"Dumas" Lounge Chair in Olive Cotton Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Dumas Lounge Chair combines a clean, tightly tailored seat and back with wide Oak burl arms, creating a distinctive and inviting design. Its deep seat and curving legs pay homage...
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2010s Lounge Chairs

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Oak, Burl

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern canvas Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern natural canvas cloth wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was originally designed by Marcel Breuer has flat caps on the end tu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Modern Flock Pouf Fluffy Edition in Premium Azur ivory Faux Fur by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The “Flock” furniture collection draws on the idea that home is a place of comfort, sanctuary, and gathering and should be filled with personalized, character-rich, and eye-catching ...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lounge Chairs

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Ash, Faux Fur, Velvet, Wool, Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Textile

Pair of Hans Olsen Easy Chairs, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden, 1960s. Original green upholstery.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Wing Back Chair & Ottoman in Wool Mohair Blend
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautifully redone and reupholstered wing back chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the late 1950’s. The legs are nicely sculpted with an angled side. They are made of w...
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1950s American Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Gelli Móveis, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white fabric lounge chair with ottoman produced by Gelli Indústria de Móveis, Brazil, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27” H x 2...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Lounge Chair in Lambswool & Birch, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant curved Art Deco lounge chair with birch armrests, crafted in the 1930s by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker. The warm, expressive grain of the wood adds a refined touch to the...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Birch

Percival Lafer Pair of Mp-79 Brown Suede Leather Lounge Chairs With Ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Brazilian mid-century modern MP-79 suede leather lounge chairs with single ottoman by Percival Lafer, 1970s. The suede leather seats are suspended on Brazilian Jacaranda fra...
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Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

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Suede, Jacaranda

Carlo Pagani attr., Fabric, Wood, Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Carlo Pagani attr., Italian Mid-Century Modern, Fabric, Wood, Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s Pair of unique lounge chairs attributed to Carlo Pagani (Milano 1913 - Milano 1999) and pro...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Hollywood Regency Wicker Lounge Chairs + Ottomans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of large wicker lounge chairs with two ottomans featuring newly upholstered fabric cushions in a soft linen style fabric in beige. The lounge chairs are constructed ...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

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Metal

A Pair of Märta Blomstedt Style Finnish Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of 1940s armchairs in the style of Märta Blomstedt’s Aulanko chair. This pair is slightly smaller than the classical Aul...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Birch, Pine

Le Corbusier Lc4 Style Reproduction Black Leather Adjustable Chaise Lounge
Located in Chattanooga, TN
21st Century reproduction chrome and black leather chaise lounge after Le Corbusier. Well crafted, made of authentic leather hide and tubular chromed steel, this reproduction LC4 cha...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Upholstery

Danish Modern, A Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking pair of Danish lounge chairs, crafted in the 1960s by a Danish cabinetmaker. Made in the manner of Henning Kjærnulf. Constructed in solid oak, the chairs feature strong, g...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak

Paul Laszlo, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Touch-ups carried out to wood. Dimens...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Swedish Armchairs by Bruno Mathsson, Model "Eva", 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of mid-century Swedish easy chairs, crafted in the 1960s by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden. Celebrated for his innovative approach to functionalist furniture design, Mathsso...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Birch, Fabric, Textile

Poul Kjaerholm Attributed Flat Bar Steel Chrome Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of chrome plated flat bar steel lounge chairs attributed to Poul Kjaerholm. Chair frames made with substantial, polished chrome steel. In need of upholstery. Minor oxidation a...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Early 20th Century Authentic Swedish Chesterfield Patinated Tan Brown Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely fantastic and beautiful authentic club chair early 20th century made in Sweden. True the years this Chesterfield has become a great patina what makes this chair an absolut...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Chesterfield Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Grasscloth, Beech

Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” Easy Chair for Mobilier International, 1971
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Oscar Niemeyer “Alta” easy chair for Mobilier International, cognac leather and steel, France, 1971. The “Alta” easy chair, created by Oscar Niemeyer in 1971 in collaboration with h...
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1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair. 25 years limited edition
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair with patinated black leather. Frame in beech. Made by DUX. 25 years annivesary model
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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair This chair measures: 34 wide x 33 deep x 28.75 high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height/chair clearance of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Werner Langenfeld Model 802 Esa Møbelværk Leather Lounge Chair + Ottoman
Located in Berlin, BE
ESA Moebelwerk Denmark Model 802 lounge chair plus ottoman. The design is from Werner Langenfeld during the 1960s. This armchair and ottoman ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

A French Napoleon III "Float" Armchair, C. 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined (yet funky) Napoleon III armchair featuring the classic "float" arm design with fully upholstered seat, rolled back, and arms on turned, ebonized wood legs with original ca...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Italy 1980s
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

"GE290A" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"GE290A" Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner Dimensions: 29.5"w x 34"d x 35.5h; 20"ah, 14.5"sh Designer: Hans J. Wegner Manufactured by Getama Material: Oak Denmark, c1960 VNT1688
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Gerard van den Berg (attr) Espresso Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs w/ Oak Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg (attr) espresso brown leather swivel lounge chairs with oak bases. Chairs have leather wrapped frames and removable pillowy cushions with headrests and curved arm...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Open Arm Chairs, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined pair of French chairs in the Louis XVI style, they feature painted wood frames with classic neoclassical detailing. The design includes fluted legs, straight backs, and sub...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Lounge chair 'model 36' by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare example of Bruno Mathsson’s Model 36, crafted in beech with a beautifully woven leather seat and a soft sheepskin cushion. Produced by ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather lounge chair ottoman Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern black leather lounge chair with ottoman designed by Hans Olsen. All original soft black leather down filled cushions. Chair is in good vintage condition...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Easy Chair, Model 711 for Vatne Mobler
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Designer: Fredrik A. Kayser (15 April 1924 – 19 August 1968) was a Norwegian furniture designer. He was born in Bergen, and educated at the Norwegian National Academy of Craftand Art...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

Mid Century Lounge/Sun Chairs in Pine and Striped Cotton Canvas, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of sun deck lounge chairs crafted from solid pine, featuring strong leather strap detailing and built for lasting comfort. The seats are made with high-quality, stripe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Canvas, Pine

20th Century Italian Single Vintage Walnut Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian lounge chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut designed by Paolo Buffa, in good condition. The detailed club chair is composed with tw...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Bouclé

Habitant, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine and off-white fabric lounge chairs produced by Habitat, USA, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 33” H x 31” W x 33.5” D Seat Height: 18”
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1940s American Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Hello Lounge Chair–Contemporary design Seating in DedarTiger Beat papaya by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Designed to make a statement, the HELLO collection blends artful geometry with soft, inviting forms. Perfect as an accent chair or sculptural lounge piece, HELLO is ideal for modern ...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Ash, Faux Fur, Velvet, Bouclé, Mohair, Wool, Fabric

1930s Danish Small Club or Library Chair in Dark Green Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming small scale Danish club chair made around the 1930's to 1940's. The Danes called these smaller type chairs "library chairs". Very elegant with backrest with two rows of bu...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Pair of Contemporary Lounge Chairs in Fine Black Leather and Ashwood, by FORME
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A striking pair of contemporary lounge chairs by FORME, conceived in the spirit of the luxurious Roman and Milanese interiors of the 1970s. Crafted from rich ashwood with a warm, sat...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Ash

Pair of Lovely Midcentury Post Modern Wide Leather Lounge Chairs Hain & Thome
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Lovely midcentury Post Modern German wide Leather Lounge Chairs. Floating lounge chairs sits Black lacquered wooden supports. Designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for HAIN & THOME. ...
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1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Scandinavian Lounge Chair Esko Pajamies “Pele” for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lounge chair was manufactured by the Finnish furniture company, Lahden Lepokalusto Oy in the 1970s. The “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designe...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Oak

Pair of Viggo Boesen Model 3440 Lounge Chairs in Rattan, Denmark, 1936
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare pair of Model 3440 lounge chairs designed by Viggo Boesen in 1936 and produced in Denmark. Executed in natural rattan, the chairs embody Boesen’s signature “funkis” style — orga...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Post Modern Italian Black Leather lounge chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Italian Black Leather Lounge armchairs with removable cushions and armrests attached with zippers. High end soft leather upholstery - Pillow style post modern design. Made in...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Guillerme & Chambron, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige fabric and oak lounge chairs designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, France, 1950s. Dimensions: 43” H x 30.5” W x 36” Seat Height: 19”
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1950s French Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Mid century Dutch modern tufted leather lounge chair and ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Dutch modern tufted leather lounge chair and ottoman. Made circa 1970 has Cognac-tone tufted leather chair and ottoman. Solid Beech wood frames with dark brown stain. Sho...
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1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern "Razorblade" Lounge Chair, by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Mid-century Danish lounge chair, razorblade model crafted by Henning Henry Kjærnulf, exemplifies the timeless appeal of Scandinavian design. Made from solid oak, this piece was creat...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Midcentury Danish Modern Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman by Madsen & Schubell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Danish Modern brown Buffalo leather lounge chair and ottoman by Madsen & Schubell. Leather has woven leather stitching. Danish modern chair and ottoman. Teak wood bases, r...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs Model 375 by Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Hans J. Wegner set of 2 lounge chairs in solid oak "Model 375" including ottoman. Manufactured in the late 1960s by GETAMA, Denmark. The 375 was made in very limited numbers wit...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and brown beige velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 34.75” x 29.25” W x 30” D Seat height: 15”
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Lubberts & Mulder Tomlinson Sophisticate Oversized Lounge chairs
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Lubberts & Mulder Tomlinson Sophisticate Oversized Lounge chairs
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Westnofa Siesta leather lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, 1960
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Siesta armchair in a beautiful, rich chocolate brown with an additional cushion in the headrest and armrests. The leather of the armchair is soft and well-preserved, showing slight...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Contemporary Modern Weiman Preview Beige Fabric Accent Lounge Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Weiman Preview accent lounge chairs. This is a wonderful set of contemporary modern lounge chairs with a lovely modern design. Each chair features a one piece frame, with r...
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20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair for Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair designed in 1954 for Arflex, Italy. New, Current production. Delfino armchair by Erberto Carboni is a significant example of the so-called "organic" furniture, which develops in the 1950s and draws inspiration from the forms of nature. The Delfino armchair has a strong personality, with a very evident graphic sign, that makes it perfect for both home and hospitality space. This wonderful chair is available in a wide range of upholstery options. Please ask us about the possibilities. Designed by Erberto Carboni: Graphic designer, poster designer and illustrator (Parma 1899 - Milan 1984). Graduated in architecture at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Parma (in 1921, earning an honorary diploma), he immediately started working as a graphic designer, opening a studio in his hometown (he developed advertising material for some local companies). He also began to work as an illustrator, collaborating with some publishing houses in setting up the iconography of volumes of consumer fiction and beginning to work with some magazines, such as "Lidel", "Novella", "Dramma", "Emporium", "Le Grandi Firme". In 1932 he moved to Milan, where he came into contact with Studio Boggeri and Olivetti Advertising...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Hans J. Wegner Ox Chair and ottoman Model EJ 100, black original leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An immortal classic, the EJ-100, Ox chair with ottoman, was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1960, and is regarded as one of Wegners more important chairs. It was Wegner's fascination w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Charles & Ray Eames Early LCW Ash Lounge Chair for Herman Miller, 1950
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Charles & Ray Eames LCW lounge chair in Ash plywood. Early Herman Miller production from the fifties (5-2-5 screw configuration), just after Herman Miller took over production...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Ash, Plywood

Mid Century Folding Lounge Chair made in Yugoslavia after Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid century folding lounge chair, made in Yugoslavia, after the iconic Wegner design. The chair features a solid wood frame, with a woven cord backrest and seat. This example...
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

Dark Bamboo Swivel Lounge Chair with Natural Canvas Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark bamboo swivel lounge chair with newly upholstered natural canvas cushion. Lightly refinished frame with some remaining wear, including scratches and consistent with age and use.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Canvas, Bamboo

Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 'Maxijumbo' Lounge Chairs in Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 'Maxijumbo' lounge chairs, suede, ABS plastic, Italy, 1970s Extremely comfortable lounge chairs designed by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti. These chai...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Suede, Plastic

A Pair of Art Deco Easy Chairs in Green Velour, Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of lounge chairs in green velour showcases the remarkable craftsmanship of a Swedish cabinetmaker during the Art Deco period in the 1940s. These chairs have an air of elega...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Birch

Modern Grass Set/2 Armchairs, Peach Cream Faux Fur, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Grass Set of 2 Armchairs, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Grass lounge chair captures the organic beauty of nature, taking inspir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Classic Mid Century Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Plycraft Mr. style lounge chair and ottoman, executed in bent plywood, vinyl faux leather, chrome and steel. The chair swivels and tilts on its center pole support, which is ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of caviúna wood and beige fabric lounge chairs designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional de Brasília, Brazil, c. 1961. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31” H x 27.5” W x 30.5”...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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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