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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Neoclassical
Sculptural Bent Teak Lounge Chair, Sweden, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A meticulously restored Bent Teak Lounge Chair, an authentic piece of Swedish design from the 1950s. The teak wood frame exudes mid-century charm, showcasing its natural grain patter...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Faux Leather, Teak

1970s, Danish lounge chair, wool, oak, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish lounge chair. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original olive green furniture wool. Oak wood legs and armrest...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner for GETAMA High Back Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model GE290
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for Getama High Back Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Beautiful Wood in Original Condition. Upholstery is newly done in a Knoll Fabric. All original wire coil springs rewrap...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953. Finn Juhl originally designed the 53-series for master joiner Niels Vodder. It was introduced at the Cop...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair in Maharam Wool Boucle'
Located in Dallas, TX
Hans J. Wegner 1914-2007. "Papa Bear" chair, model AP19 produced for A.P Mobler. Designed in 1951. Upholstered with Maharam Wool Boucle'. Teak nails ("paws") and legs. We have extra ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Easy Chair in Oak & Velour by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelværk, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Easy chair by designed by Alfred Christensen in the early 1950s and manufactured by Slagelse Møbelværk. This stunning chair has aged beautifully and the original velvet upholstery and wood finish has the perfect patina. Clean and pure lines define this armchair that are coupled with expert craftsmanship. Adopting the trend of abandoning ornamentation to benefit the form, Christensen maintained the beauty and warmth inherent to traditional Danish cabinetmaking. In consequence, this armchair has a beautiful, warm look with rounded edges and an open look. The only ornamentation is the piping cord that runs along the edges of the body. The unique colour of the original velour upholstery in combination with the stunning Scandinavian oakwood legs and arms create warm elegance, perfect to bring a modern touch to any space. While Danish designers, including Alfred Christensen, had many principles, above all, all designers...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Oak

Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Teak and Leather Lounge Chair Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A Danish teak lounge chair in original soft leather upholstery, designed by Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, in the manner of Grete Jalk who also designed for Glostrup. ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Early Nanna Ditzel 'Basket chair' for Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, 1950
Located in Copenhagen, DK
First edition Nanna Ditzel 'Basket' easy chair with frame of teak, upholstered with wicker. Designed by Nanna Ditzel for Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, 1950's with makers mark. Very...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Scandinavian modern Blonde bentwood Leather lounge chair by Bjarne Dahlqvist
By BD Möbel, OY BJ Dahlqvist
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A leather sling lounge chair designed by Bjarne (BJ) Dahlqvist for Oy BD-Mobel Ab. This 1970s Finnish chair features a blonde bentwood frame, tufted leather seat and backrest, a leat...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Birch, Bentwood

Scandinavian Highback Leather Chair with Ottoman in Beige Leather by Swedese
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful highback lounge chair with ottoman designed by Roger Person for Swedese in 2005. Soft aniline leather. Pulmaflex suspension (piston based suspension system) that allows th...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Rare Scandinavian lounge chair 'Siesta' by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
'Siesta' lounge chair designed by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. A bold organic design that still allures 70 years after its release in 1952. This chair is an early production and comes wit...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Poul Kjaerholm Chaise Lounge Model PK24 for Fritz Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Poul Kjaerholm Chaise Lounge, model PK24 for Fritz Hansen, Denmark This vintage PK24 chaise lounge from Fritz Hansen's "Poul Kjaerholm collect...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Canvas
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Canvas. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat 5). Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Finn Juhl FD 112 Armchair Lounge, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl FD 112 Armchair Lounge, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark. Arms are removable. You can use as armless lounge as well. (See final pho...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Textile, Rosewood

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with canvas and cognac aniline tubings. Legs in teak. Model 2204, made by Fredericia ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak, Canvas

Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Lounge Chair by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chair by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and upholstered with patinated tan leather. Refreshing design with bold baroque coming together nic...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Lambskin, Oak

Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH468 Oculus Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH468 Oculus Lounge Chair in like new Condition! Was used in a show house basically for a photo shoot. Very clean condition in a gray fabric. Stainless...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Danish Modern Oak pair of razorblade Armchairs, 1970's
Located in Uccle, BE
A pair of razorback lounge chairs by Danish designer Henning Kjaernulf. This is his iconic design. Made of oak and reuphostered in toile chiné. Manufactured by EG Kvalitetsmøbel.
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design, relax chair model 'Siesta' by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Original good condition. No smells and no stains. Brown leather, c...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Danish Midcentury Space Age Lounge Chair in Teak and Naugahyde
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool 1960s lounge chair covered in vinyl or Naugahyde raised on solid teak legs and made in Denmark in an era when 100% vinyl was the real thing. Very good condition with very m...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Naugahyde, Teak

Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of round arm modern 1940s Danish style armchairs. Handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist Little Adam, Little Eva set of lounge chairs 1950's
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of Little Adam and Little Eva armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet in beech and Linen/synthetic grey upholstery. Belo...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Post Modern Stressless Lounge Chair and Ottoman with copper frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage post modern Ekornes Stressless Lounge Chair and Ottoman in off white leather cream and a copper plated steel frame. The chair can swivel and recline fully for a zero gravity ...
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Copper

Alf Svensson “Domus” for Dux Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alf Svensson "Domus" for Dux pair of Beech Lounge Chairs. Zen-Like Feel this low riders have a great look! They sit very comfortably low. Newly upholstered...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech

Carl-Axel Acking ‘Trienna’ Lounge Chairs in Oak and Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking, pair of lounge chairs model ‘Trienna’, oak, leather, Sweden, designed in 1957 These characteristic lounge chairs were designed by the Swedish architect and furnitu...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Oak

1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, leather.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design, relax chair model 'Siesta' by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Original good condition with nice patina. No smells and no stains....
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

1970s Brown Leather Lounge Chair Model 'Krona' By Ake Fribytter For Nelo, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely comfortable lounge / easy chair, model "Krona", in bentwood and upholstered with brown leather designed by Ake Fribytter for Nelo, Sweden. All original and in good conditio...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

FH Ax Arm Chair by Peter Hvidt
Located in Dronten, NL
Armchair designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard–Nielsen and produced in 1963 by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. The chair is press shaped in laminated beechwood, the seat is upholstered w...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Birch, Teak

Rud Thygensen lounge chairs of leather, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rud Thygesen lounge chair with legs of rosewood. Original duvet cushions with brown light patinated leather. Made by Thams.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Arne Jacobsen Pair Armchairs 3300 Series in Chestnut leather for Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This pair Lounge Chairs was designed by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Air Terminal connected to the SAS Royal Hotel Copenhagen, Denmark. These Armchairs are manufactured by Fritz Hansen ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Customizable Danish Wing Back Chairs with Teak Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, teak, off-white upholstery, Denmark, 1950s This Scandinavian Modern lounge chair is characterized by a stylish timeless design based on elegant shapes and clean lines...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Set of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Easy Chairs 1950s Denmark
Located in St-Brais, JU
A set of Kai Kristiansen’s most celebrated design: two ‘Paper knife’ chairs crafted from solid teak wood. One of the most graceful and beautiful chairs of the Danish Modern period. T...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Wool

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 'Silverline' Lounge Chair in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, 'Silverline' lounge chair, Ohmann Colorado nubuck leather, teak, aluminum, Denmark, 1960s Presenting a stylish lounge chair wit...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Oak and Leather, 1958
Located in London, GB
Børge Mogensen - The Spanish Chair, c1958 Manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Copenhagen, Denmark. Beautifully patinated and aged oak frame with original, patinated tan saddle l...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Three Seat Sofa 'U' Frame Arms and Back with Tapered Slats in Style of Ohlsson
Located in Antwerp, BE
This beautiful Swedish sofa in the style of Ohlssen with 'U'-shaped frame continuous in the armrests, a modern style with slats from the 1960s, gives a very special accent to the Mid...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Gold Ochre Fabric ‘Brasilia’ Lounge Chair by Schmieder, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Rare ‘Brasilia’ chair in very good condition. Manufactured by Schmieder Denmark in the 1960. This lounge chair is eccentric in its shape and geometric silhouette, adding to its rar...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

‘Stora Kraal’ lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early ‘Magneto’ floor lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, The Netherlands 1954. This minimalistic floor lamp features a lacquered metal tripod foot which is connected to a balance arm...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Børge Mogensen "Spanish Chair" in Oak and Saddle Leather, Danish Modern, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Early edition of Danish architect Børge Mogensens iconic "Spanish chair" with amazing patina. Seat and back in patinated saddle leather and frame in solid oak. Manufactured in the 19...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Midcentury Modern "USA 75" Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant and comfortable “USA 75” lounge chair by Folke Ohlsson, with loose greige cushions. Rare rosewood version. Beautifully sculpted armrests and ribbing in the back.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

Danish mid-century Easy Chair Teak and original Striped Wool, 1950's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool Danish mid-century armchair in teak covered in wool and very representative of the easy chairs of the time designed by such icons as Arne Vodder and Hans Wegner. Made by Er...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Oak and Leather, 1958
Located in London, GB
Børge Mogensen - The Spanish Chair, c1958 Manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Copenhagen, Denmark. Beautifully patinated and aged oak frame with original, patinated tan saddle l...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Danish Lounge Chair by Henning Kjaernulf
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Danish mid century lounge chair designed by Henning Kjaernulf. Sculpted Oak frames complimented with classic Scandinavian mid century stripped upholstery. 1960’s, Denmark Delivery t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Rare Axel Einar Hjorth ‘Lido’ Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, lounge chair ‘Lido’, leather, lacquered birch, Sweden, 1932 Rare lounge chair by Swedish designer Axel Einar Hjorth designed and manufactur...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Birch

Bratislava Lounge Chairs by Jindrich Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
The iconic armchair named “Bratislava” as it was originally produced for the airport in Bratislava city. Designed by Jindrich Volak, this armchair was produced by Drevopodnik Holesov...
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1960s Czech Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Plywood, Fabric, Upholstery

Finn Juhl FD 112 Lounge Chair, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl FD 112 Lounge Chair, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark. Gorgeous rosewood base. maker's label underside: "Cado Made in Denmark 7416...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Textile, Rosewood

'Stora Kraal' Lounge Chair in Woven Cane by Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A design classic lounge chair model “stora Kraal” designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist. Manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), in Nyköping, Sweden during the 1950s (Design ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
Low-back lounge chairs manufactured in Sweden ca 1940. Cozy lounge chairs with exceptional proportions and design. They have been reupholstered i...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Uno Åhrén and Björn Trägårdh (Attr.) Wing Back Chair in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Uno Åhrén and Björn Trägårdh for Svenskt Tenn, easy chair, fabric, stained wood, Sweden, 1930s. This lounge chair of Swedish origin ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Arne Dahlén Lounge Chairs in Green Bouclé and Teak, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Arne Dahlén in the early 1960s. The model was called 'Eva' and was manufactured by his company, Dahléns Company in the Swedish town Dalum. The company was solely devoted to the production of chairs. The soft geometric angles give this chair a modern and sculptural appearance. The hexagonal shape of the seat shell makes this an interesting design from all angles.. The four tapered legs are in veneered teakwood, with brass feet. The legs marked at the top with the original manufacturer's label. The chairs have been reconditioned and newly upholstered in a moss green bouclé Manuel Canovas fabric...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Elegant Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Deep Brown Pure Alpaca
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of modern lounge chairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Alpaca, Beech, Oak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, c1950s
Located in London, GB
Ib Kofod-Larsen - Pair of Samso Lounge Chairs, circa 1958. Rarely seen lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE), Jonkoping, Sweden. T...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Swedish Modern Bruno Mathsson Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs and Footstool
Located in Kramfors, SE
Lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson in rattan. Indulge in luxury with this pair of iconic lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson, a rare pair in rattan accompanied by a footstool for DUX. This ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rattan

Rud Thygensen lounge chairs of leather, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rud Thygesen lounge chair with legs of rosewood. Original duvet cushions with black light patinated leather. Made by Thams.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1950s, Danish lounge chair, red cotton/wool fabric, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish lounge chair. Reupholstered about 20 years ago by craftsman in Denmark. Very good condition: no smells and no stains. Red cotton/wool fabric, beech wood legs, brass spr...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Beech

Arne Norell 'Ari' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Patinated Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Norell Møbel AB, 'Ari' lounge chair and ottoman, patinated black leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1966 The lounge chair and accompanying ottoman, known as the ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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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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