Lounge Chairs
2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wenge, Wood, Faux Leather
2010s Asian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rope
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
2010s Asian Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1980s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
1950s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Cane, Mahogany, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
Lacquer, Leather, Fabric, Cane
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Asian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Rope, Teak
2010s Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
1950s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Oak
1960s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel, Nickel
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Resin, Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
1950s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Asian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Rope, Teak
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Plastic
1960s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
2010s Asian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rope, Teak
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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.