Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo
1980s Dutch Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1970s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s Polish Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel, Nickel
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Oak, Wool
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Plastic
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather
1960s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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.