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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Vintage Green Tufted Leather Sleepy Hollow Chair and Ottoman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Perfect example of an original Sleepy Hollow Chair and Ottoman. The tufted leather, chesterfield style oozes man cave, cigar lounge, speakeasy or ...
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Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Handsome Pair of Adrian Pearsall Style Scoop Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of tall back Adrian Pearsall style scoop lounge chairs. These chairs are made by the Bassett Furniture Company and were usually sold in sets call His + Hers sets with o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Large Märta Blomstedt Aulanko Armchair in Moonlight Natural Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A wonderful and iconic "Aulanko" lounge chair designed by Märta Blomstedt in the 1930s for the Hotel Aulanko in Finland. This chair is from the 1940s and reupholstered in soft & "moo...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 'Saturnus' Armchair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Saturnus' lounge chair, leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s. Stunning easy chair in patinated black leather and fiberglass by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkap...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Circular Club Chair in Pink Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Club chair, pink velvet and chromed metal, Italy, 1970s. This lounge chair has a gorgeous Hollywood Regency feel. The low seat features a circular shape with a thick shell around th...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Radiant Pair of Art Deco Revival Club Chairs in Magnificent French Cane
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite restored pair of rattan Art Deco Revival club chairs, circa 1980. Fabulous rattan frame construction completely veneered in heavy French Cane. Design, quality and crafts...
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1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Rattan

Nanna Ditzel Lounge Chair Model ND 83, Soren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Villadsen in the early 1950s, is a timeless piece of mid-century design. Made from oak with a darker grain, this compact chair features a strong curve, creating an open and inviting ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Pair of Lounge Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Fast shipping ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Angel Pazmino Small Sling Rocking Chair
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Unique organic modern form rocking chair designed by Angel Pazmino and made by Muebles de Estilo in Quito, Ecuador, in the 1960s. Interlocking frames of solid Laurelwood held togethe...
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Plum Boucle', Bronzed Steel, Brass & Ostrich Feather, Ostrich Fluff Lounge Chair
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A new addition to the the Ostrich Fluff collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This gorgeous plum Boucle' lounge chair is a harmonious play on materials that results in sophisticated statement of a piece. The Boucle base is trimmed with genuine ostrich feather trim in a delicate pink, this creates a wispy floating effect. The base and backrest are connected with a sensual bronzed steel spine, fixed with a bespoke solid brass button. This lounge chair is matched with an ottoman that can be purchased separately. Color option in upholstery and feathers are available. Besides the Sofa, Lounge chair & Ottoman, the Ostrich Fluff range is highly customizable, speak to us about the possibilities. We have created large curved sofas for hotels, cinema daybeds for private home cinemas...
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner, Lounge Chairs, Rattan, Steel, Forma, Brazil, c. 1955
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rattan and steel lounge chairs designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner and produced by Forma, Brazil, c. 1955.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury CH-22 Lounge Chair in Teak and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in teak and oak. Designed by Hans J. Wegner M.A.A for Carl Hansen furniture. Great original condition. Made in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Space Age Ball Chair in White Fiberglass and Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge or ball chair, fiberglass, leather, Italy, 1960s This pop-cultural lounge chair features a concave-shaped seat perched atop a conical base. The base securely supports a hemis...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Percival Lafer Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Weesp, NL
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern pair of white upholstery and Brazilian Jatoba wood lounge chairs made in São Paulo by Percival Lafer. Both very comfortable chairs are in great condition as can be seen in the images. This beauty will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of insured transport is crate included. Price of transportation is per chair. Percival Lafer is a contemporary Brazilian furniture maker and pioneer of the Brazilian Modernist movement. He is most famous for his chair and sofa designs, which combine low-profile hardwood structures with plush leather upholstery. “I’ve always been drawn to the motion features of furniture,” he’s said. “The engineering and design work that goes into its mechanisms is fascinating and fulfilling.” Born on April 12, 1936 in Brazil, he studied at the Mackenzie Presbyterian University College of Architecture in São Paulo. After graduating, his father passed away and he and his brothers took over LAFER, his father’s furniture company. The designer currently lives and works in Campos do...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

French Art Deco Rattan Lounge Chair / Recliner / Chaise Longue, 1920
Located in New York, NY
Authentic French Art Deco Chaise Lounge in Bamboo and Rattan circa 1920 with rattan woven in a cubist form and presenting a chic, slender profil...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Chrome Frame Lounge Chair & Ottoman in the Manner of Milo Baughman
Located in Highland, IN
This refined lounge chair and ottoman has a architectural frame of chromed steel supporting a seat of rich black leather. The arms are capped with warm lacquered wood. The entire des...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bambole Lounge chair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
Located in Wien, AT
The Bambole lounge chair is part of the Le Bambole series, which was designed in 1973. Bambole is a timelessly modern icon and an expression of first-class Made in Italy design. What...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

June Lounge and Club Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
June Lounge Chair by Crump and Kwash Solid wood frame / hand rubbed oil finish / premium foam cushioning / vegan shearling upholstery / COM optiona...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Matsu Nomadic Collection by Joeri Reynaert - Nomad Skin Lounge Chair Yak Leather
Located in Gomaringen, DE
Experience the ultimate blend of comfort and craftsmanship with the NOMAD Lounge Chair. This unique piece of furniture is inspired by traditional nomadic cultures and hand-woven usin...
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2010s Tibetan Tibetan Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Lounge Chair, Model GE-370
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner lounge chair with loose cushions new upholstered with Hallingdal wool from Kvadrat Frame of oak. With armrests. Model GE-370, made by GETAMA.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Scoop Lounge Chairs by Carter Brothers
By Carter Brothers Inc.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage scoop lounge chairs manufactured by Carter Brothers, circa the 1950s. This mid-century pair of scoop chairs feature a sleek design covered in tufted green leather upholstery ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Ampaglas 'Shaula' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi for Ampaglas, 'Shaula' lounge chair, ABS plastic, expanded polyurethane, fabric, Italy, 1970s Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Belgian Lounge Chair in Cherry & Ochre Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, lounge chair, fabric, cherry, Belgium, 1950s This well-detailed easy chair features an outstanding cherry frame in which the legs and arm...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Cherry

Japan Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen 1950s / New Upholstered
Located in Handewitt, DE
Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen, easychair „Japan Series“ in teak 1950s. New upholstered with fine creme colored Savak from Gabriel fabrics. NOTE: the shipping cost we offer are j...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Swivel Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set in Leather & Beech, Scandinavia, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an extraordinary Scandinavian Modern lounge chair and ottoman set that is as comfortable as it is visually striking. Constructed from a mix of bentwood beech wood and lea...
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Beech

'The Hunting Chair' 2229 by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Furniture 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
The Hunting Chair 2229 by Børge Mogensen - Armchair from Fredericia Furniture The 'Jagtstolen', designed by the popular Børge Mogensen, is synonymous with Danish design and easily ta...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Model Pernilla 3 / T-108 by Karl Mathsson in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Lounge chair model Pernilla 3 / T-108 designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by Karl Mathsson in Värnamo, Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Birch

Hans J. Wegner, a 1977 Limited Edition Walnut Armchair “China Chair”
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J. Wegner: A walnut armchair “China chairs”. The China chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1944. Loose seat cushion upholstered with black leather, fitted with buttons. M...
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1970s Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Falcon Chairs by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Falcon Chairs by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s. Chrome-plated steel frame. Original vintage dark brown leather with patina.
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

convertible lounge chair P40 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1954
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Italian modern TECNO P40 convertible lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954 beautiful 1960ies edition cognac-brown leather. Second edition of the P40 lounge chair, with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950’s Lounge Chair By Carl Malmsten
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s lounge chair designed by renowned Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. Beautiful organic design. Beech legs. Vintage upholstery. Produced by AB Record
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Marco Zanuso 'Senior' Chairs Mohair Velvet + Ottoman Arflex, Italy, 1951
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
These rare, very early examples ,of Zanuso's 'Senior' chair are identified by their artisan crafted wood frames which were soon replaced by a more cost effective pressed steel constr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames LAX molded fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman Miller in one of the original colors, lemon yellow. This is an early chair made by Zenit...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Hollywood Regency Wicker Lounge Chairs with Ottomans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of large wicker lounge chairs with two ottomans featuring dramatic printed fabric cushions of exotic bird feathers over a black ground. The lounge chairs are constructed from a metal frame having a flared cube form covered with woven wicker. The generous seats have tulip formed sides with a unique profile. The chairs and ottoman are covered with thick loose seat cushions and pillows...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Vincent Sheppard Loop Lounge Chair
Located in Shakopee, MN
The Loop lounge chair is both functional and beautiful: stylish rope makes the chair lightweight and on top of that, the chair is stackable as well.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rousseau Swivel chair in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Rousseau Swivel Chair from Lemieux et Cie is a study in quiet elegance, its graceful lines and sculptural silhouette evoking the refined restraint o...
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2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Phillip Lloyd Powell 'New Hope' Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair by American designer Phillip Lloyd Powell c.1960s, USA. The 'New Hope' lounge chair, named after the city he began his business, features a hand sculpted walnut frame wi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Joe Colombo Elda Chair, Comfort Fratelli Longhi, Black Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Elda Chair, designed by Joe Colombo and manufactured by Comfort Fratelli Longhi. The Elda Chair’s futuristic design reflects Colombo’s interest in space exploration and mode...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Beige Bouclette Lounge Chairs - New Upholstery
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Beige Bouclette Lounge Chairs - New Upholstery Dimensions D: 94 cm (37.01") H: 81 cm (31.89") W: 62 cm (24.41")
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Postmodern Sculptural Scroll Lounge Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Postmodern sculptural scroll lounge chair. This stunning modernist lounge chair which terminates in an interesting scroll or curl design is extremely com...
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1980s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs, 1935, New Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs crafted in France in the 1930s. Very refined lines and sophisticated proportions that could remind us the work of French decorator Jacq...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Emilia Gray fabric Lounge Chair by CPRN Homood
Located in Milan, IT
The armchair features a durable metal base and is upholstered in fabric. The design offers a blend of contemporary style and comfort, making it an ideal addition to modern living spa...
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2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Pair of High Back Chairs by Maurice Dufrêne, 1930's
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of high back chairs with mahogany details by Maurice Dufrêne. Original wood finish shows wear and patina. The leather shows heavy wear with one chair having a large rip to the...
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1930s Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Mahogany

Gubi Pacha Lounge Swivel Chair Designed by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Curvaceous, soft and low-slung, the Pacha lounge chair is a joyfully modernist creation which embraces both extreme comfort and effortless versatility. Iconic designer Pierre Paulin’s vision was to create a sensation of ‘sitting on clouds’. A little ahead of its time in 1975, the modular Pacha Collection is finally coming into its own today. While the overall feel is organic and hyper-relaxed, Paulin’s obsession for ergonomic precision and craftsmanship can only be fully appreciated by sitting in one of his striking creations. Taking up very little floor space, it is extraordinarily comfortable, and there is also a choice between a fixed or swiveling base. Paulin’s vision of sitting in an entire cloud formation is made possible by the many modular combinations available. The Pacha Ottoman provides extra comfort for the Lounge Chair, or even as an informal seat of its own. Mix and match Pacha Sofa...
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2010s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile

Hans Wegner Ox Chair AP-46 and Ottoman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely Ox Chair and Ottoman designed by Hans Wegner. It is upholstered in a green wool blend with brown leather corded trim. Purchased out of a Northern California estate. It is pi...
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20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kin Lounge Chair by Radice Orlandini designstudio
Located in Milan, IT
A fine example of skilled craftsmanship and innovative design, this lounge version of the Kin Chair takes inspiration from the Japanese Kintsugi pottery...
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2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pierre Paulin F675 Butterfly chairs Artifort Netherlands 1963
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking pair of model F675 chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands 1963. These chairs have nickel-plated geometric f...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Rattan Queen Anne Style XL Wingback Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This rare special order collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Stunning plush faux suede cushioning and an exceptionally deep ...
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1980s American Bohemian Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Wood

J. A. Bozung, Lounge Chairs, Tubular Steel, Velvet, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of tubular steel and beige velvet lounge chairs produced by J. A. Bozung, USA, c. 1940s. Seat height: 16.5” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for a...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Grand Lounge Chair in Black Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, Italy, 1970s. Grand and bulky lounge chair. Completely covered in high-quality, thick leather that patinated beautiful over the years. The draped and folded l...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear Chair AP19 for AP Stolen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The Papa Bear Chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner, is one of the most iconic pieces of Danish vintage furniture. It is described as having the appearance of a bear with its hands outst...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Rare Folding Scissor Chairs by Ficks Reed C. 1950, Linen, Fir
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Folding Scissor Chairs by Ficks Reed C. 1950, new beige linen upholstery, fir wood.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fir

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Jeanneret Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Jeanneret Style Lounge Chairs. These stunning French Modernist lounge chairs are an interesting desig...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Pair of Lounge Chairs attr. to Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of grey upholstered lounge chairs, attributed to the Italian designer Paolo Buffa (Italy, 1903-1970). The elegant curved frames made of solid cherry have been polished and the s...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Danish 1940s Banana Style Barrel Low Club or Lounge Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and superbly made Danish lounge chair perfectly capturing the essence of 1940s Danish design bridging the the period between the Art Deco and the midcentury p...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Wool, Beech

Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Regent' Lounge Chair in Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, lounge chair model 'Regent', fabric, metal, wood, Italy, 1960 Admirable ‘Regent’ lounge chair designed by Marco Zanuso in...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lawrence Peabody Wicker Lounge Chair for Craft Associates Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody wicker lounge chair for Craft Associates Furniture, 1806P This Lawrence Peabody wicker lounge chair - 1806P fo...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Walnut

1970s Brown Velvet Velour Sofa Sectional 3 pcs Lounge Chairs Mario Bellini Attr.
Located in Basel, BS
Very cool three piece modular Sofa sectional which can also be used as three separate lounge chairs. Feature 4 very cool metal feet on the bottom of each piece. Attributed to Mario B...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Easy Chair and Ottoman in Alpaca
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chair and Ottoman in a bronze frame. This chair has been reupholstered in a beautiful alpaca mohair in burnt orange. Chair measure 38.75"H x ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Horst Brüning for Kill International Lounge Chairs in Creme Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Horst Brüning for Kill International, lounge chair model ‘6912’, Pierre Frey Comporta Creme fabric, chrome, fabric, Germany, 1967. This well-designed armchair shows a solid constru...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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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