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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Rocking chair in pine and leather, France 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Step back into 1970s France with this rocking chair. Solidly constructed from pine, it is covered with a cushion in new high-quality leather upholstery. Do not hesitate to contact u...
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1970s French Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Fauteuil et ottoman scandinave vintage cuir Relling "Siesta" 1970
Located in NANTES, FR
Fauteuil et ottoman cuir signés Ingmar Relling modèle Siesta, édité par Westnofa dans les années 70 distribué par Roche Bobois en très bon état, seul à noter la toile du dos est lég...
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1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

French Régence Period Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
French Régence period chaise lounge, carved and painted legs (6) connected by a series of curved stretchers Louis XIV-style, generously sized back with upholstered wings and arms, Fr...
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Weiman Barrel Lounge Swivel Chair + Swivel Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
A stylish Vladimir Kagan-inspired Weiman barrel lounge swivel chair and ottoman from the 1980s, refinished by the Selby House in a resilient Yarn ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1970s 'Bird's Nest' Verner Panton Style Lounge Chair
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Marsala lounge chair with ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970's
Located in Zandhoven, BE
MARSALA LOUNGE CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN BY MICHEL DUCAROY FOR LIGNE ROSET, 1970'S Marsala lounge chair with ottoman Designed by Michel Ducaroy for L...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Altuglas, Plexiglass

Space Age Vintage Burnt Red Togo with Stool Alcantara Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage modular chair with stool Togo from ultra suede fabric in burnt red color tone by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset France 1973 manufactured 1990s. An iconic authentic cosy fireside chair with stool Togo, in a warm red color tone shows crumpled design in stitched ultra suede fabric. Very beautiful as freestanding comfortable 2 piece modular lounge chair with stool, which shows a mix of stylish French chic and organic warm color nuance. Perfect in any space. The surface shows some minor signs of age and use, the foam is stable and sturdy. This space age creation turned to a timeless design icon and could easily paired with contemporary environment as well as traditional interiors. Labeled with company´s name Ligne Roset Made in France...
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede

George Smith Damask Down Velvet Castors Armchairs & Ottoman, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, signature armchairs...
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1990s English Other Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Down

Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood
Located in Toledo, OH
Herman Miller Eames Lounge chair & ottoman in Rosewood. Eames chair and Ottoman. Original finish Rosewood and Brown Leather. Great condition. Built in 1980s as per tag. Marked with H...
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Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Original pair 'Etcetera' lounge chair by Jan Eskelius, Sweden c1970
Located in London, GB
Original Jan Eskelius 'Etcetera' chair c1970 Re upholstered in a 4 way stretch mohair (Fabric is Knoll). Sculptural chair professionally re upholstered
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Artifort Model F156 Swivel Lounge Chair with New Velvet Yellow Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Artifort swivel lounge chair with white Saarinen style tulip base and new yellow velvet upholstery, designed by British designer Geoffrey Harcourt for acclaimed Dutch furnit...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Extraordinary Lounge Chairs in Ash and Off-White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, ash, fabric, Europe, 1970s. Pair of two unconventional lounge chairs that feature an outstanding design. The seating contains multiple tube-shaped cushions attached ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Pair of Danish Modern lounge chairs in bent beech wood and tan leather by Stouby
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Danish Modern lounge chairs in bent beech wood and tan leather. These chairs have Stouby liner fabric under cushions. Possibly designed by Mogens Hansen for Stouby. Denmark C...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Pair of Aged Brass Lounge Chairs by Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Glamorous pair of age brass Lounge chairs by Warren Lloyd for Mastercraft. This were manufacture in Italy for Mastercraft. The frames are in original condition, they show mi...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Havana Lounge Chair, 1970. Original upholstery excellent condition. Measures 37" wide, 36" deep, seat height 12", seat depth 29" seat width 35"
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Ampaglas 'Shaula' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi for Ampaglas, Shaula lounge chair, ABS plastic, expanded polyurethane, fabric, Italy, 1970s Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Lounge Chair in Steel and Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, steel, leather, Europe, 1980s This comfortable lounge chair shows an elegant steel frame. The combination of steel and leather gives these lounge chairs a modern and r...
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1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish style vintage swivel chair, upholstered in in Dark Brown Faux leather, 19
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Danish style vintage swivel chair, upholstered in in Dark Brown Faux leather, teak star fish style base,1970s. very nice vintage condition, with some age related wear.  H: 100 cm, W...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Mats Theselius for Källemo AB Armchairs in Leather and Aluminum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, armchairs limited edition, matt aluminum, beech, birch, leather, Sweden, 1990. This distinct design of Mats Theselius features a body of aluminum on ...
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Sculptural Lounge Chair with Decorative Frame in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, stained oak, brown cord upholstery, Europe, 1970s Exquisite low lounge chair with characteristic wooden frame. The frame is decorated with geometric gaps in oval and c...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Space Age Vintage Green Ivory Plastic Lounge Chair Raphael Raffel 1970 France
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage green and ivory lounge chair from plastic and upholstery by Raphael Raffel (Rafael), France, 1970s An amazing freestanding lounge chair tulip shape with a rounded s...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Plastic

Bent Plywood, Chrome and Navy Leather Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Very rare and unidentified chair and ottoman in the style of Herman Miller's Eames chair and Richard Hersberger Pace Collection chair and ottoman. Crafted in plywood much like the Ea...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Chaise Longue Model 242 by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International, 1980's
Located in London, GB
The adjustable Model 242 MR Chaise Lounge was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1927. Produced in 1980 by Knoll International in the USA, with Brown leather and a chrome steel ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Chrome Cube Lounge Chair Thayer Coggin 1980s
Located in Camden, ME
Milo Baughman lounge chair Model 2122. An exquisite chunky cube stainless steel lounge or club chair from a rare low production series designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, ci...
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1980s American Bauhaus Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mario Brunu Rodica Lounge Chair for Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The midcentury lounge chair is in near original condition It may show minimal traces of use. Very comfortable and great Italian design .
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Pair of Vintage leather chrome frame lounge chairs style of Le Corbusier LC3
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A pair of Vintage lounge or club chairs in the style of Le Corbusier. Wide Model LC3 in Soft Black Leather. Triple chrome plated steel frame. Chairs shows little signs of use very co...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

A pair of vintage caramel tan Barcelona chairs by Knoll, circa 1970s
Located in Houston, TX
One of the most recognized objects of the last century, and an icon of the modern movement, the Barcelona Chair. Available now, a pair of vintage caramel tan Barcelona chairs designe...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs for Knoll International
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs designed in 1954 for the Lounge collection by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International. New cognac-colored upholstery!
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Late 20th Century Belgian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

William Andrus for Steelcase Lounge Chair in Fiberglass and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
William C. Andrus for Steelcase, lounge chair, lacquered fiberglass, plexiglass, leather, United States, 1970s Lovely space age easy chair designed by William C. Andrus for Steelcas...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Fiberglass, Plexiglass

Italian Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair with ottoman, leather, aluminum, Italy 1970s A set consisting of a lounge chair and ottoman made in Italy in the 1970s. This chair strongly represents the essence of fu...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

E. Cobianchi for Insa Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
E. Cobianchi for Insa, lounge chair with ottoman, fabric, stained wood, Italy, 1970s An Italian set of bulky easy chair and ottoman designed by E. Cobianchi. The lounge chair featur...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Chrome Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Chrome Chair This chair measures: 33 wide x 35 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm height/chair clearance of 21 inches ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Classic Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood and Leather
Located in New York, NY
Arguably the most iconic Midcentury design ever produced, the Eames 670 /671 chaired ottoman remain as important and relevant today as when it was first introduced. This example feat...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Louis XV Fauteuil in Walnut with Painted Accents, France c. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Louis XV period Walnut Fauteuil, featuring carved foliate designs on the exposed apron & seat-back, and restrained green painted accents. Dating from the mid-1700s, and French...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair 670-671 in Original Chocolate Leather
Located in Seattle, WA
Fully Restored 3rd Gen Eames lounge chair in rosewood shell frames with ottoman, in original chocolate leather cushions. The chair has been restored and...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Space Age Acrylic and Steel Bubble Lounge Chairs after Daninos, 70s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Space Age Acrylic and Steel Bubble Lounge Chairs after Daninos, 70s Pair of Rare Lucite Cantilever Chairs after Christian Daninos, Italy 1...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Midcentury Parsons Style Lounge Chairs by Bernhardt, After Milo Baughman
Located in Decatur, GA
Classic pair of mid 1970's Parsons style arm chairs by Bernhardt. Stout and sturdy American craftsmanship and a timeless design classic. Full restoration by our in house artisans on ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chenille

Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Elmo Green Leather
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a rare Soriana Armchairs in recently reupholstered in Elmo Midnight Green Leather, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina in 1970s. The leather is soft and subtle. Each chair retains original two front casters as well as back legs. The metal frame doesn't show any pitting. This lounge chair is in overall great condition, ready for use. Cassina’s Soriana Armchair...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Organic Lounge Chair in Khaki Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, velvet, plastic, Italy, 1970s Eccentric lounge chair of Italian origin. The design reminds of the anatomy of the flower with its ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Plastic

1974 Original Brown Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Yes, this is the original leather from birth in 1974. Miraculously bereft of any significant visible flaws lo these many years, this leather will make you salivate. The color changes...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Elbert Chairs by Jordan Mozer for Shelby Williams Industries, USA 1990s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 4 Elbert chairs designed by Jordan Mozer in the 1990s and manufactured by Shelby Williams Industries. These unique chairs have sculptural steel frames with curved, upholstered seats and backs in brown and green fabric with contrasting welt detailing. ‘Shelby Williams Industries’ manufacturers label underneath seats. USA, 1990s. These chairs were designed in 1990 for the Cypress Club in San Francisco and were inspired by Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road.” This set is from the first edition of 50. Jordan Mozer is the founder and principal of Jordan Mozer + Associates, an interdisciplinary team of architects, designers and artists that invents and manufactures design components for public projects, hotels and restaurants. Mozer has degrees in industrial design as well as architecture and studied painting, sculpture and English literature.
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1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Aldo Barberi for Rossi di Albizzate ‘Break’ Portable Folding Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aldo Barberi for Rossi di Albizzate, ‘Break’ folding lounge chairs, plastic, fabric, Italy, 1970s This exceptional set of portable folding lounge chairs is designed by the Italian designer Aldo Barberi for his series called ‘Break’. This design truly resembles the ethos of the seventies, featuring the commonly used material of that time named fiberglass in combination with a striped fabric executed in the colors orange, different shades of brown, and off-white. The chairs embrace a thought through design where both functionality and aesthetics are present. The chairs fold by pulling the seat and backrest towards each other, resulting in a cubic shaped case with a handle for easy carrying. Therefore, this portable chair...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Post Modern Barrel Leather Chairs by Leolux, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Barrel Leather Chairs by Leolux, 1970. Original leather with beautiful patina. Sofa is sold in separate listing.
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Aldo Barberi for Rossi di Albizzate ‘Break’ Portable Folding Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aldo Barberi for Rossi di Albizzate, ‘Break’ folding lounge chairs, plastic, fabric, Italy, 1970s This exceptional set of portable folding lounge chairs is designed by the Italian designer Aldo Barberi for his series called ‘Break’. This design truly resembles the ethos of the seventies, featuring the commonly used material of that time named fiberglass in combination with a striped fabric executed in the colors orange, different shades of brown, and off-white. The chairs embrace a thought through design where both functionality and aesthetics are present. The chairs fold by pulling the seat and backrest towards each other, resulting in a cubic shaped case with a handle for easy carrying. Therefore, this portable chair...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

COR Sinus Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
Located in Vienna, AT
First Edition 'Sinus' lounge armchair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer for Cor, Germany 1976 Original and rare Sinus chair + ottoman with its original smooth and unharmed aniline leather. The Sinus chair received its name from the formal aesthetics once it is transformed into an ultra-comfortable chaise longue (The steel spring rockers are depicting a sinus wave) although the lounge chair itself is extremely comfortable by itself. It resembles designs by Marzio Cecchi ('Balestra' Lounge Chair) but also Joe Colombo Roll chair...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gaetano Pesce ''Big Mama'' lounge chair and ottoman, serie UP 5/6, 1970s, B&B
Located in Quarrata, IT
Gaetano Pesce ''Big Mama'' lounge chair and ottoman, serie UP 5/6, 1970s, B&B Italia.
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1970s Italian Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rubber

Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chairs. set of three, Brasil, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exceptional set of Kilin chairs by Brazilian architect Sergio Rodrigues. Made dark wood and high quality saddle leather these chairs have become truly iconic over the years. The open...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Leather

Disney Quest Aluminum Armillary Chairs by Jordan Mozer Set of 5
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Created for Chicago and Orlando's Disney Quest in 1995, the "Armillry Chair" is a stunning contribution to the world of the design. Crafted from the genius of Jordan Mozer, this solid aluminum chair looks like it jumped off the screen from a Ridley Scott film. Rarely do we see such a thoughtful blend of modern design and sinister sci-fi inspiration. The anthropomorphic...
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1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

pair of vintage aluminum cast leather eco chairs
By Elledue Arredamenti
Located in Medesano, IT
Discover a hidden gem in the world of furniture - exquisite vintage Italian chairs crafted from posh cast aluminum, boasting a space age design that will transport you to another era...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Vintage Grand Confort Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Grand Confort Italy 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Stunning Pair of Rattan Club Chairs in Parchment Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert c...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Hardwood

COR Swing Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
Located in Vienna, AT
COR Swing Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976 Original Swing chair + ottoman with its original smooth and unharmed aniline ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

‘Hunter Lounge Chair’ with Original Ottoman by Torbjørn Afdal, Norway 1962
Located in Beerse, VAN
This ‘Hunter Lounge Chair’ with its original ottoman, was designed in 1962 by Torbjørn Afdal, and manufactured by the Norwegian company Bruksbo. It's a relaxing chair with a simple ...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Canvas, Rope, Wood

Mario Bellini Bambole lounge chair B&B Italia 1972
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic Bambole lounge chair and poof designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972. The Le Bambole collection marked a breakthrough i...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

DS 50 Buffalo Neck Leather Lounge Chair & Footstool by De Sede, 1970s
Located in Waasmunster, BE
DS 50 Buffalo Neck Leather Lounge Chair & Footstool by De Sede, 1970s
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DE-50 Black Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman Switzerland 1970s
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Timeless minimalist design, heirloom Swiss quality & comfort, this chair & ottoman combo is sure to delight for generations. Seat width: 18” Seat depth: 21” Ottoman 27” w 22” d 16” h
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1970s Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage MP-97 Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazilian Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam se...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Cedar

Pierre Paulin F444 lounge chair Artifort 1963, 1st edition
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This exquisite example of the iconic of F444 lounge chair, designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort in 1963, embodying the innovative spirit of the 1960s. During this era...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, 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.

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