Lounge Chairs
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
2010s Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
1980s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile
2010s Ukrainian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Wool, Faux Fur
1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wicker, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Rattan
2010s Philippine Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Hardwood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Velvet
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
2010s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
2010s Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
1960s French Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany, Sapele Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
2010s Ukrainian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Wool, Mohair, Acrylic, Ash, Sheepskin, Faux Fur
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Patent Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Lacquer, Leather, Wenge, Wood, Faux Leather
2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Fur, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
1960s Indian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Lambskin, Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Concrete
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
1960s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs
Bronze
1960s French Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Wenge, Wood, Faux Leather, Leather, Fabric
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Acrylic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Balkan Modern Lounge Chairs
Resin
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Down
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s Asian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rope, Teak
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.