Lounge Chairs
20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Hardwood
1940s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Bronze
1930s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Hardwood
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Resin
1980s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s Ukrainian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wool
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Hickory, Leather
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
1980s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Concrete
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather
1960s Dutch Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
1970s French Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
1970s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Walnut
1970s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile
1950s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1960s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1920s French Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
2010s Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Ash
1990s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century Norwegian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Velvet, Polyester
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
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.