Lounge Chairs
Antique, New and Vintage Lounge Chairs
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1930s Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Lounge Chairs
Cotton
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Polyester, Oak
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s French Lounge Chairs
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Velvet
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Faux Fur, Leather
1980s English Baroque Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
1970s Brazilian Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Ash, Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Teak
20th Century Unknown Lounge Chairs
Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Elm
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Elm
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Antique, New and Vintage Lounge Chairs
The lounge chair is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, but its history is slightly more ambiguous. While there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. While Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, his recliner 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 chair (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and gorgeous living rooms. Venerable American 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 lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge-chair options by craftsmen such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
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