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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Danish Art Deco Club Chair in Viggo Boesen Style with Floral Velvet 1940s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco comfortable lounge chair from the 1940s fully upholstered with floral pattern velvet. Legs and armrests of patinated oak.
Handmade in the 1940s by a Danish carpenter...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pr. Post Modern Twist Form Side Chairs circa 1990's after Baughman Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Post Modern asymmetrical lounge chairs, in exuberant upholstered print fabric. Both chairs are in very good, both show inconsequential wear to the fabric, minor stains et...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Hollywood Regency James Mont Style Lacquer Lounge Armchair by Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hollywood Regency style lounge accent chair by Century Furniture. This James Mont style armchair features a gloss black lacquer wood frame with brass hardware accents. Cushion is new...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Cantilever Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Cantilever Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1970. Original leather
Chair measures 34” tall 31” wide 36” deep, seat height 16.5” 19” deep. Ottoman 16” tall 27.75” wide 21” deep
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Danish 1940s Wingback Lounge Chairs with Open Armrests
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stunning classic Danish pair of very comfortable high back armchair from the 1940s in the style of Fritz Hansen and Alfred Christensen with open armrests in beautifully carved staine...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of Vintage Refurbished Kaare Klint Safari Chairs from the 1960s
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage pair of refurbished Kaare Klint safari chairs from the 1960s by Rud Rasmussen furniture markers in Copenhagen.
KK47000 was designed in 1933 as a modern collapsible chair...
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pierre Paulin F444 lounge chair for Artifort Netherlands 1963
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This stunning and original F444 lounge chair, designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort in 1963, captures the experimental spirit of the 1960s. During this period, desig...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Percival Lafer "MP-79" Rosewood Lounge Chairs Pair
Located in Portland, OR
Percival Lafer MP-079 lounge chairs - Gorgeous original suede upholstered seats sit upon leather straps forming a sling, that is attached to the Brazilian rosewood frame by dowels. T...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
Daniël van Dorp Art Deco Amsterdamse School Lounge Chairs for Gebroeders Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School lounge chairs.
Design by Daniël van Dorp for Gebroeders Reens Amsterdam.
Solid macassar ebony and original macassar ebo...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Macassar
Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Puffy' by HEM, Black Steel, Black Leather
By Faye Toogood, HEM
Located in Paris, IDF
PUFFY, Lounge Chair
Design: Faye Toogood
Editor: HEM
Model shown on main image:
Steel frame: Black Grey, Matte
Upholstery: Soft Leather, Black, Elmo
The detachable upholstery of the Puffy Lounge Chair is fat and plump, its generous shape spills freely over the sides of a tubular steel frame which, in stark contrast, is hard-lined and strong. The two key elements of this seating design by Faye Toogood are in purposeful and playful juxtaposition. The elementary frame is inspired by the rational structure of classic modernist design, whilst the extravagant quilt-like upholstery warmly embraces and envelopes, is comforting and reassuring. The Puffy Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Dusty Pink Bouclé Dante Armchairs, H. Lis, Europe, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of dusty pink bouclé armchairs, designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The armchairs will be per...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
$2,881 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Nomad Skin Lounge Chair Yak Leather Matsu Nomadic Collection by Joeri Reynaert
Located in Gomaringen, DE
RUST RED ON STOCK IN GERMANY
Experience the ultimate blend of comfort and craftsmanship with the NOMAD Lounge Chair. This unique piece of furniture is inspired by traditional nomadi...
Category
2010s Tibetan Tibetan Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Easy Chair for Cassina, Musk Green Velvet, 1969
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" chaise longue, musk green velvet and steel, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and A...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Metal, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet, wood and black-lacquered metal lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.25"H x 25.25"W x 25.0"D
Seat Height (inches):...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Dark Green Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish armchair produced at the turn of the 1960s and 1970s in the Bending Furniture Factory in Radomsko. This is a limited edition marked with the B-310 VAR symbol. The armchair is ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Channeled Backrest and Open Armrests in Beech
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved stained mahogany. Very elegant sculptu...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Birch
Mexican Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Cane, Mexico, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cane and oak lounge chair designed and produced in Mexico, c. 1950s.
11” seat height
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Mid Century White and Aqua Vintage GFM 64 Armchair, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair and foot stool, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type armchair is re...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
$1,728 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Organic Shaped Wavy Lounge Chair in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Organic shaped lounge chair, pine, fabric, Europe, 1970s
This sculptural lounge chair, crafted in Europe during the 1970s, embodies the organic spirit of its era through its fluid, ...
Category
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Cushman Furniture, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric lounge chair produced by Cushman Furniture, USA, c. 1940s.
Dimensions: 35.5” H x 36.75” W x 33” D
Seat Height: 17”
Category
1940s American Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller MCM Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Eames Lounge Chair with Ottoman
The chair measures: 33.5 wide x 35 deep x 31.75 high, with a seat height of 17 inches and arm hei...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Stunning Highback King Chair of Solid Oak with Greenish Wool Denmark 1930-40
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning Danish baroque style high-backed ear-flap chair hand made in the 1930s
The frame and armrests are made beautifully of turned and carved solid oak....
Category
1940s Danish Baroque Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
An Armchair, Attributed to Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A 1950s club armchair attributed to Jacques Adnet. Newly upholstered in premium, pure, taupe Alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt “Opium” Lounge Chair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous lounge chair by Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,270 Sale Price
40% Off
Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Fritz Hansen lounge chair by Fritz Hansen, Chair model 1672
A large scale lounge chair with oak legs.
Denmark, circa 1930s.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Ib Kofod Larsen Danish Modern Teak Cane & Lounge Chairs for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Sleek and sophisticated teak lounge chairs designed by Ib Kofod Larsen, made in Denmark, and imported by Selig. These chairs have beautiful sculpted teak frames with a cane back and ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
Lee and Bunnell, Westport Lounge Chair, Wood, USA, 1900s
By Thomas Lee
Located in High Point, NC
An early production painted wood "Westport" lounge chair designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 for his summer home in Westport, NY and produced by carpenter Harry Bunnell c. 1905. With make...
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
1973 IKEA Pair of lounge chairs day beds by Gillis LUNDGREN TAJT To restore !
Located in London, GB
Year
1973
Function
Easy chair
Design
Gillis Lundgren
Price
EUR 22.50
TAJT was youthful soft furniture that fit perfectly into the laid-back zeitgeist of the time. It was a combined ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
Warren Platner Lounge Chairs, Restored in Loro Piana Leather and Linen, Pair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Icons. Released by Knoll, Platner’s lounge chair lends mid-century cool to any room. The famous lounge chair is created by welding curved steel rods to circular and semi-circular fra...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
'First Class Armchair' in Grey Leather by Gerard van den Berg for Label
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD 'First Class Armchair' from Label Vandenberg by Gerard van den Berg, 2014. An impressive gray leather swivel chair with burnt orange zipp...
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair in Zebra for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note: price is for a 'Tank' armchair in Zebra upholstery and nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$6,970 / item
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair. 25 years limited edition
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla lounge chair with patinated black leather.
Frame in beech.
Made by DUX. 25 years annivesary model
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Il Poltrone 175 Series Leather Lounge Chair by Ammannati & Vitelli, 1973
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Il Poltrone lounge chair as part of the i Potoni 175 series designed by T. Ammannati and G.P. Vitelli. Dark gray leather with steel gray molded acrylic bas...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Acrylic
Pair of William Westenhaver Witco Swiveling Lounge Chairs Cedar & White Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by William Westenhaver, he made these chairs for his company, Western International Trading Co. in the 1960s. His pieces were revolutionary in the world of Tiki, blending it...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Cedar
Warren Platner for Knoll classic armchair designed 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in London, GB
Warren Platner studied at Cornell University, graduating in 1941 with a degree in architecture. He went on to work with legendary architects Raymond Loewy, Eero Saarinen, and I. M. P...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair Imbuia Plywood Leather Mòveis Artísticos Z 1949
Located in High Point, NC
A lounge chair designed by José Zanine Caldas for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, in 1949. It features Imbuia plywood, brass, and black-dyed leather w...
Category
1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Imbuia
Carl Malmsten Attributed Tall White Upholstered Swedish Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dramatic, Mid-Century, Swedish, upholstered lounge chairs attributed to Post-War design luminary Carl Malmsten. These chairs have handsomely tapered legs and a new ivory upholstery. ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Cantilever Slipper Lounge Chairs in Teak and Beige Canvas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Slipper lounge chairs, teak, leather, canvas fabric, Scandinavia, 1970s
These slipper lounge chairs originate from 1970s Scandinavia. The overall shape reads as a confident assembl...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
James Mont Hollywood Regency Style Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs, 1970's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
James Mont Style horseshoe Chinoiserie accent lounge chairs. These Hollywood Regency style chairs feature beautiful honey wood curved fra...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vladimir Kagan, Rocking Chair, Walnut, White Fabric, Kagan Designs, Inc C. 1950
Located in High Point, NC
A rocking lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Vladimir Kagan Designs Inc. Designed c. 1950s, produced c. 1970s.
Features finely carved walnut, reupholstered i...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of leather sling lounge chairs designed by William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley and Ross Littell c.1952, USA. The iconic sling-back lounge chairs feature a chrome plated steel fram...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Outdoor Lounge Chair in Water Based Teak, 'Set of 2'
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Material: Our products use taut, clean, and highly tenacious rope made of 100% polyester. What makes this material special is because the characteristic of polyester that is extr...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Rope, Teak
$4,510 / item
Arne Norell Ari Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Low slung steel framed leather 'Ari' Lounge chair by Swedish designer Arne Norell from 1966.
This vintage lounge chair comes with original patinated leathe
The soft high gloss chrome...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Low Longue Chair By Monika Mudler for IKEA 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Monika Mudler Longue Chair for IKEA 1980s
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Piero Lissoni for Kartell Armchair Bed "Trix, Italy 2000s
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
Located in Naples, IT
Trix white sofa bed by Piero Lissoni for Kartell composed of three different elements connected by an elegant elastic system that can transform and adapt to different uses through ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Danish Teak Longue Chair 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Danish Teak Longue Chair 1960s
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rare Mid-Century Modern Child Size Miniature 3/4 Scale Contour Lounge Chair no.
By Contour Chair Lounge Co. 1
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a rare piece indeed. A 3/4 scale, factory-made contour lounge chair. Only 40" Long! This chair is a perfectly scaled-down version of the iconic contour chair lounge...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
$799 Sale Price
44% Off
Vintage Tobacco Brown Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Classic Leather Company Lounge Chair and Ottoman
The lounge chair and ottoman are upholstered in beautifully tufted tobacco leather with a nail-head trim and bun feet.
Dimensions: 32 inches high x 33 inches wide x 32" deep; Seat Height 15 1/4 inches x 20 1/4 inches wide x 19 1/2 inches deep; Ottoman: 14 1/2 inches high x 26 3/4 inches wide x 22 1/2 inches deep.
Classic Leather Inc...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Outdoor Woven Rope Armchair in Solid Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure: Teak wood – Aluminum: Antioxy, heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean.
Weaving: Round 4mm. High Tenacity, Low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, easy clean.
Fi...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$5,720 / item
Pair of Børge Mogensen Model 2257 Oak Lounge Chairs for Fredericia Stolefabrik V
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant armchairs model 2257 designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark in the 1960s. Very modern and clean profile expressed in a design that was ahead of i...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Cast Resin 'Wavebreaker' Lounge Chair, Natural Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A strong foundation to find calm and quiet as tides come and go and the world rushes past.
Dimensions: Width 24 in. (61 cm), depth 32 in. (81.3 cm), height 27 in. (69 cm). Weight 50...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Margherita Chair by Franco Albini for v. Bonacina, Italy, 1951
Located in Berlin, DE
Margherita Armchair by Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina. Iconic mid-century armchair with a handwoven rattan frame. Designed by Franco Albini and awarded the Gold Medal at the IX ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Marcel Breuer MB Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marcel Breuer MB Chrome Lounge Chair in a white fabric Upholstery. Chair gives a nice little flex when you sit. Design has a cantilevered hanging seat. Like new condition!
Category
2010s American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Handcrafted Armchair with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable styles of scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Hunter chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s
A lounge chair designed by Torbjørn Afdal (1917-1999) for Bruksbo Tegnekonto...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of A. Rudin Upholstered Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By A. Rudin
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke pair of A. Rudin Hollywood, CA matching lounge chairs and ottoman. The large hardwood frames feature a geometric modern chevron style pattern fabric over a dark background. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Finn Juhl 45 Lounge Chair by JG Furniture Ash and Boucle'
By Finn Juhl
Located in Fraser, MI
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Finn Juhl 45 chair by J G Furniture.
Original finish to Ash frame.
Redone in Boucle'.
J G Furniture was a...
Category
1960s Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Ash
Vladimir Kagan, Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Bouclé, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, c. 1950
Located in High Point, NC
A early production adjustable lounge with retractable footrest. Designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, c. 1950. Branded.
Features finely carved walnut, r...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of Iconic Runar Engblom Vaakuna Chairs in Chocolate brown Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning pair of the Iconic Runar Engblom arm chairs that were designed for the Vaakuna Hotel next to the central railway station in Helsinki. The same hotel that houses some of th...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
$34,283 Sale Price
32% Off
Pair of Calypso lounge chairs by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Vittorio Introini Calypso Lounge Chairs. A timeless masterpiece designed in 1979 and manufactured by Saporiti in Italy. The chair features a waterfall-like leather seat with a round ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Jacquard, Velvet
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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