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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Neoclassical
2000s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Diamond Lounge Chair in Purple Boucle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic Bertoia Diamond Chair, Model No. 421, originally designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. This particular example dates to the early 2000s and came from a corpo...
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Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

1960s Red Reclinable Swivel Chair by Martin Stoll Giroflex with Walnut Shells
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful reclinable swivel chair designed by Martin Stoll for Giroflex in Switzerland with typical bentwood shells like the famous lounge chair by Eamens. This bentwood is finished ...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Walnut, Bentwood

1932 Artek No. 42 Small Paimio Lounge Chair in Birch by Alvar & Aino Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a very special and unusual chair. It is an original Armchair 42, Small Paimio, designed by Alvar Aalto and Aino Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in 1932. This particular piece...
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

William Lounge Chair, Walnut
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
William lounge is a chair with statement character, inspired by the classics of 20th century design. We bring our own interpretation of a classic archetype that will bring you a nost...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Oak, Wood, Faux Leather, Upholstery, Wool

Molteni&C D.154.2 Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti
Located in Boston, MA
This mid-century lovechair was inspired by designer Gio Ponti's trips to Latin America in the 1950s. A winner of the Wallpaper Design Award, today the armchair is one of Molteni&C's ...
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Lounge Chair by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Pravenec
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Lounge chair by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Pravenec in 1960s. Armchair is professionally stained and repolished with new fabric.
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1960s Slovak Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Architectural Series lounge chair in leather by Harvey Probber in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Measures: 30 x 30 x 30, SH 16” Leather
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Suelo Outdoor Lounge Chair, Teak Outdoor Lounge Chair, Solid, Bertu
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Suelo Outdoor Lounge Chair, Teak Outdoor Lounge Chair, Solid, Bertu This Solid Teak Outdoor Lounge Chair - The Suelo is beautifully constructed from s...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vondom Suave Outdoor Lounge Chair by Marcel Wanders
Located in Boston, MA
Suave Butaca Lounge Chair Fabric: Back1040/SIT1040 Includes 1 Back Pillow Furniture made of flexible polyurethane injected cold. This material possesses a high resilience and dura...
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2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Modern Italian Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of modern Italian leather lounge / club chairs by Calia. The chairs have dark walnut stained, solid wood bases. Art Deco style.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Spirit House Chair by Daniel Liebskind for Nienkamper in Stainless Steel
By Daniel Liebeskind
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A nice example of the very limited edition "Sprirt House" chair by Daniel Liebskind for Nienkamper. This example numbered 32 of 100. "The creation of the Spirit House Chair...
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2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gandia Blasco Stack High Back Lounge Chair in Aluminum by Borja Garcia
Located in New York, NY
Stack is Gandiablasco’s most free-and-easy collection of outdoor furniture. Inspired by aesthetics from the world of sailing, it is refreshingly reminiscent of the retro elegance of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Of 19th C. Neoclassical French Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Labeled Dugard underneath the seats. With carved gadrooned pediment crest rails with center scrolled crests over burled upper backs. The curved arms with carved leafy backs and ribbe...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Jaime Hayon, Contemporary, Playwood Walnut Green Upholstery Lounger Armchair
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair structure base in cast aluminium. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Seat, backrest are in plywood with ext...
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2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

30's maija heikinheimo easy chair 242 manufactured by asko
Located in 東御市, JP
30's maija heikinheimo easy chair 242 manufactured by asko
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1930s Finnish Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Guhl Chair by Willy Guhl '1. Edition, Special Sealed, Safe Surface'
Located in Zürich, CH
Willy Guhl was a Swiss furniture designer and became one of the most important representatives of the 20th century Swiss neofunctionalism. Between 1941 and 1980 Guhl taught at the Sc...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Bob Lounge Chair by Pearson Lloyd for Coalesse/Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A well-crafted beauty. With flared arms, a matte polished aluminum base and a very comfortable feel, the Bob Lounge chair is well-suited for home or a professional space. The line w...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

2020 Knoll Richard Schultz 1966 Series Outdoor Lounge Chair w/ Arm & Beige Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 2020 production lounge chair with arms designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll. This is a unique example with beige powder coated frame and beige sling...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Derrière Chair, by Lara Bohinc, Pink Bouclé, Armchair in Stock
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Part of the Peaches collection, the Derriere armchair conveys aspects of the female figure. The pieces are composed of a wood structure made up of 6 symmetrical pieces with the addit...
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2010s English Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Via del Corso by Yabu Pushelberg upholster in Seaton Street Elephant Grey
Located in Toronto, ON
Via del Corso is the centre of life in historical Rome. Meeting at the Piazza Venezia with its three-sided roundabout and monumental churches “the Corso” is impressive. Yabu Pushelbe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

COR Sinus Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Boston, MA
Even in 1976 the Sinus armchair was ahead of its time, with swinging spring steel rockers, the form of which gave it name, and an upholstery as unusual as it is comfortable. The rou...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s Herman Miller Eames Time Life Lobby Chair in Cognac Leather 2x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Time Life Lobby Chair, model ES105, designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames. The chair was designed for the Time Life Building in New York. This model is slightly ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Set of 5 Lounge Seating from Frank Lloyd Wright Stuart Richardson House
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an important set of five (please inquire if interested, as we may have a sixth) Custom Angular Plywood Chairs, initially conceived by Frank Lloyd Wright to grace the interior...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Genuine Leather Butterfly Hanging Swing Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless Butterfly Chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its story is one of transformation, adaptability, and evolution, making it an icon in the...
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

A Stylish Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Open-Back Cut-Out Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each cube-form chair with 'floating' backrest above a tubular chromed steel base; newly upholstered in a butter-yellow velvet with foam wrapped down cushion and seat; minor wear to c...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Lounge Chairs by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton, Gray Boucle, 1980's, a Pair
Located in Culver City, CA
These lounge chairs are absolutely stunning! A Pair of Iconic Lounge Chairs by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton: A Tribute to Postmodern Art Deco Luxury Transport yourself back to the opulent design era of 1979, where the creative genius of Stanley Jay Friedman converged with the mastery of Brueton furniture company to give birth to an exquisite pair of lounge chairs that embody the spirit of postmodernism Art Deco design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and a nod to the bold influences of the time, these lounge chairs stand as a testament to Friedman's remarkable design prowess and his ability to seamlessly blend form and function. Embodying a chunky and substantial silhouette, the lounge chairs exude a sense of grandeur that captures the essence of luxurious comfort. Anchored by a foundation of thoughtfully engineered solid polished stainless steel framing, which elegantly traces its path from the floor to the arms and curves down the chair's back, these chairs redefine the notion of structural beauty. The chrome framing serves as both a functional element and a work of art in itself, a distinctive hallmark of Friedman's design philosophy. The upholstery, a sumptuous grey alpaca blend boucle, envelops the chairs in an air of sophistication and tactile indulgence. The material's plush texture invites relaxation, while its muted hue adds a touch of understated elegance. The synergy between form and upholstery evokes a harmonious union, beckoning one to experience unrivaled comfort and style. Stanley Jay Friedman's design narrative draws inspiration from an array of distinguished design luminaries, seamlessly weaving their influence into his work. Echoes of Jay Wade...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2021 Richard Schultz 1966 Two Seat Outdoor Lounge Chairs / Loveseat for Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two are available, but they are sold separately) 1966 series two seat lounge chair / loveseat designed by Richard Schultz and produced by Knoll. This pie...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1954 Herman Miller Eames LCM Walnut Lounge Chair with Metal Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1954 production Herman Miller LCM (Lounge Chair with Metal Legs), designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This was one of the earliest designs by the Eames,' af...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Signed Ward Bennett for Brickell Assoc Tub Lounge Chairs in Gray Mohair
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Signed Ward Bennett for Brickell Assoc Tub Lounge Chairs in Gray Mohair Pair of signed tub or barrel lounge chairs by Ward Bennett for Brickell Assoc. in gray mohair. Comfort...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1960s Marcel Breuer for Knoll Isokon Chaise Lounge Chair New White Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1960s Marcel Breuer for Isokon chaise lounge chair. This example has just been masterfully reupholstered by Forthright NYC...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1952 Herman Miller Eames LCM Lounge Chair Metal Legs with Ebonized Wood Finish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a vintage Herman Miller LCM (Lounge Chair Metal), designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This example was produced circa 1952 and was later repaired by Herman Miller (...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vincent Lounge Chair In Olive Drab Leather And Walnut Frame
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Vincent lounge chair features a heritage leather seat and back and finely crafted black walnut wooden frame. Displayed here in olive green leather, the Vincent is a true statement piece, sure to be noticed and make a Stand out impression in your room. A Classic sihlouette that balances Minimalist...
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2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Ralph Lauren Writer's Aged Brown Leather Armchair and Footstool Ottoman
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Ralph Lauren Writers armchair and matching ottoman RRP £15,745 in aged brown vintage leat...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1958 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Reclining Lounge Chair in Saran Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original 1958 Aluminum Group reclining lounge chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This example is a true collector's item, as the Saran upholstery ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1960 Erwine & Estelle Laverne Buttercup Molded Lucite Chair from Invisible Group
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare Buttercup chair from The Invisible Group, designed by Erwine and Estelle Laverne from Laverne Originals. The Buttercup chair ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Lucite

Ferdinand Porsche Lounge Chair, Stamped, Limited series
Located in Stratford, CT
Porsche IP 84S lounge chair was designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche in 1984. Fine construction methods, stunning aesthetics and innovation are the most important characteristics ...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1988 Pair of Philippe Starck for Driade Royalton Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Royalton Armchairs, designed by Philippe Starck, and produced by Driade shortly after the design's introduction in 1988. In the late 1980s, Starck was approached by...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Wooly Modern Chaise Lounge
Located in Greenwich, CT
A lounge chair hand built by us in Norwalk, Connecticut upholstered in a wooly synthetic cotton fabric. This piece features a super comfortable sloping design for ultimate relaxation...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Synthetic, Faux Leather

PERFIDIA_01 Brown Thick Leather Sling Lounge Chair in Black Steel by ANDEAN
Located in Quito, EC
Lounge chair made of black finish steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a natural oil finish, Ecuadorian cowhide leather seat, and lathed bronze or stainless steel hardwar...
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2010s Ecuadorean Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel

2018 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coffin Papa Roxy Swivel Lounge Chair Blue Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available) Papa Roxy swivel lounge chair in blue fabric with black fabric seat cushion and natural wood base...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

2023 Eero Saarinen For Knoll Full Size Womb Chair in Two-Tone Velvet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original full-size Womb lounge chair, model 70L, designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll in 1946. This particular example was manufactured by Knoll in 2023. The piece...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair by Emilio Guarnacci and Anthony Padovano, c. 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Lounge Chair by Emilio Guarnacci and Anthony Padovano, Italy, c. 1960 Large, comfortable lounge chairs by Guarnacci and Padovano; the rounded cylindrical forms of the body are suppo...
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20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1950s Leather Butterfly Chair by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy Bonet & Kurchan for Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous C. 1950 vintage black leather Butterfly chair, designed by Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, Antonio Bonet, and Juan Kurchan for Knoll. This is a vintage example, w...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jaymar Modern Cantilever Tongue Lounge Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very cool looking and comfortable lounge chair manufactured by Jaymar. This chair has a unique and curvy sculptural design and is upholstered in the original red colored micro suede ...
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20th Century Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1960s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Large Diamond Chairs w/ Original White Covers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare pair of large diamond lounge chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by knoll circa mid 1960s. These are notable in that they retain their original 320 park ave...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four 1950s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your interior with this set of four 1950s Danish Modern lounge chairs, a harmonious blend of mid-century elegance and contemp...
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Wood

2020 Charles Pollock for Knoll Sling Arm Chair in Brown Leather and Chrome # 657
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Charles Pollock for Knoll 657 Sling Arm Chair featuring a brown leather sling support and removable brown leather pad. This item was sou...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Imported Italian Modern Cassina 253 Nest Lounge Chairs by Piero Lissoni
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern Italian Pair of Oversized Lounge Chairs with exposed chrome plated steel frames and Pierre Frey upholstery designed by Piero Lissoni for Cassina. If you're searching for an incredibly well made and timelessly stylish Lounge Chair that's comfortable with a large roomy seat, look no further. As much Lounge Chairs as Loveseats, these Cassina Nest...
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20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2021 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair in Upgraded Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 2021 production Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. It has a chromed steel frame, though notably has an upgraded black leather, whi...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

2010s Lord Norman Foster for Walter Knoll Model 500 Leather Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare and unusual Walter Knoll 500 chair in black leather designed by Lord Norman Foster, the renowned British architect. Walter Kno...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Bentwood rocking chair in the Japanese modern style. Made of Yoshino cedar which is a famous wood grown in the Yoshino district in Japan. It has characteristic streamlined combined b...
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2010s Japanese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

"Hanbury" Fabric or Leather Lounge Chair Made in Teak by Dessie' Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Hanbury" is a lounge chair, included into the Dessie' collection and manufactured by Dessie', made in solid teak with seat and back upholstered in fabric or in chamois leather. Indoor and outdoor use. DIMENSIONS: D. 38.6", W. 21.2", H. 28.3" DESSIE' company's mission is putting a contemporary spin on the old tradition of cabinet-making, in order to offer pieces of furniture ready to get people excited and to satisfy aesthetic and functional values of the contemporary way of living. Dessie' was started during 1990s and now proposes a collection of pieces of furniture inviting to discover a sophisticated and elegant design, an unique style where different influences merge, and to re-create a simple and refined design atmosphere for unconventional people who are freely looking for essential and high quality pieces. A collection, including tables, small tables, writing desks, console tables, bedside tables, chairs, bookcases, dressers, cabinets, cupboards, upholstered pieces of furniture and lamps, which was created having in mind an essential style and a careful attention to recent trends. Harmony of forms and care for high quality and rational design, attentively studying any detail, are some of key features of production by Dessie', which has been always reworking the legacy from the tradition by means of a strongly contemporary design language. The aim is to create a forward-looking style which anyway doesn't lose the value of the past as a main feature, in order to give any setting an original charme, indifferent to passing fads. Hence here's a formal language which uninterruptedly takes care of details and precious finishes, while experimenting expressive capabilities of the best materials: precious woods, steel, leather, natural fibers, etc. Flexibility and possibility of customizing any piece in order to offer a "tailor-made" production is one of key design criteria followed by Dessie'. Dessie' established a close cooperation with some famous international designers, like the Catalan Jaime Tresserra, who designed "Tecnica" collection. Besides its own production, Dessie' has been taking the assignment of selecting products by some Spanish companies (Andreu World, Carpyen, Dae, Indecasa, Mobles 114, Punt Mobles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Leather

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Rare Caned, Chrome, Off White Boucle Chairs Ottomans
Located in North Miami, FL
This very rare and modern fabulous set of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin vintage caned, chrome and upholstered lounge chairs with monumental original ottomans are from the early 70'...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

ANNI Toronja De la Paz Low Chair Limited Edition Contemporary Mexican Design
Located in Mexico City, MX
Inspired by the work of Bauhaus textile artist Anni Albers, this version of the de la paz chair, named after the artist, is an exploration of the use of colour through collaboration. MAYE, experts in colorimetry, were inspired by two of Anni's works to create pieces that dialogue with contemporary design. These combinations were adapted to the Peace chair...
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2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hardwood, Pine

Early LC3 Lounge Chairs, Le Corbusier by Cassina, 1970s
Located in Renens, CH
Probably the most well-known designs by the Swiss-born architect Le Corbusier (Charles-Edouard Jeanneret) are the LC2 and LC3 armchairs. Le Corbusier hardly needs an introduction, hi...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Walnut + Leather 'Arcata' Chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy 1968
Located in Chicago, IL
An ‘Arcata’ lounge chair designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova in 1968. This sculptural chair features a walnut frame with an arched seat back and arms, whose curves are emphasized ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

2018 Pearson Lloyd for Allermuir Open Black Leather or Vinyl Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an “Open” Lounge Chair, model A642, designed by Pearson Lloyd for Allermuir in 2018. The listed price includes one lounge chair, but we have several available for purchase. T...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

2015 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son Wing Lounge Chair Model CH445 Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Wing chair by Carl Hansen, model CH445, originally designed in 1960 by Hans J. Wegner. At the time of its inception, only a few examples were produced. Carl Hansen & Søn re...
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2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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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