Lounge Chairs
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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Period: 2010s
Period: Mid-20th Century
Suelo Modern Side Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and slee...
Category
2010s North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Suelo Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Modern lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back...
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and brown fabric lounge chair designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s.
Seat height 17”.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Eames Time Life Lobby Lounge Chair in Oxblood Calfskin Leather, 1960s
Located in Coronado, CA
You won't find a nicer example of the Eames "Time Life Lobby Chair". This stunning, early specimen, newly reupholstered in the finest, softest calfskin leather, is ready for a new ho...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Tan Leather and Oak Ojai Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai lounge chair features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather cushion with leather straps.
The Lawson-Fenning collection is designed and handmad...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair Mid Century Italian Reclining Lounge Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of reclining lounge chairs dates from the 1950s. Newly upholstered by the Italian dealer we acquired the chairs from in an olive green low-nap chenille. Bla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Design Finn Juhl Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Japan Series
Located in Renens, CH
Finn Juhl’s Japan series is one of his most sought after furniture, its design (1953) was based on the Miamjima water gate nearby Hiroshima.
Finn Juhl, a Danish architect born in 19...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1940s Danish Sheepskin Vintage Tub Chairs
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker - Pair of Sheepskin Tub Chairs, c1940s
A pair of classic tub chairs produced in Denmark in the 1940s. The low, wide legs are m...
Category
1940s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1980s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Aachen, NW
Early Easy Lounge chair by Warren Platner for Knoll.
The groundbreaking Easy chair was designed in the 1960s by Warren Platner and produced by Knoll in the early 1980s. This mid-ce...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Trega Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Tormod Alnaes for Sørliemøbler
By Tormod Alnaes
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s with original canvas and leather. The leather has aged fantastically and has a great patina. There is general vintage wear from use, please refer to the photos
Ottoman - 21...
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Vintage congo stoel by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag
By Alf Svensson
Located in WEERT, NL
Vintage congo stoel by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Ole Wanscher chair for Fritz Hansen 1940's Mahogany. Decorative and comfortable
Located in Forest, BE
Fauteuil décoratif en acajou réalisé par Fritz Hansen et vendu par illums bolighus un grand magasin réputé. Il porte la plaque de l'enseigne au dessous du siège. Il a été complètemen...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
"Wave" bentwood rocking lounge chair by Michal Riabic for TON
By TON a.s.
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Wave was made for the 150th anniversary of furniture bending in Bystřice pod Hostýnem as a re-design of the Dondolo classic.
It is not only a comfortable rocking chair or lounge cha...
Category
2010s Czech Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Lounge Chair Armchair, Denmark, 1960
By Grete Jalk
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-century teak lounge chair armchair, Denmark 1960.
Set of 2 !
New uoholstery in torquois blue.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Sheepskin ARCH Lounge Chair by Mazo Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Sheepskin ARCH lounge chair by Mazo Design
Dimensions: W 69 x D 79 x H 76 cm
Materials: Oak, Sheepskin.
With the new ARCH collection, mazo forges new paths with their forward-lo...
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Other
William Lounge Chair, Oak
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
William lounge is a chair with statement character, inspired by the classics of 20th century design. We bring our own interpretation of a classic archetype that will bring you a nost...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Grey Shearling
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful exuberant pair of new Danish modern lounge chairs of our own design. The design is inspired by the classic designs from the 1940s but with our own design variations and up-...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Midcentury Lounge Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Sweden midcentury Lounge chair.
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Genuin 1930s Arne Jacobsen “Paris Chair”
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) was one of the most visionary and progressive Danish architects of his time. He was admitted to the School of Architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Arts from 1924 to 1927.
In 1929, two years after graduating from the School of Architecture, the only 27-year-old Arne Jacobsen won first prize for his ultra-modern concept "The House of the Future" at an exhibition held by the Academic Association of Architects. The house was built in full size for the exhibition, and was the first example of actual modernist architecture in Denmark.
The iconic Paris Armchair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1929 for a competition issued by the Kurvemagerforeningen. When he presented the famous "House of the Future" later that year, the chair was shown as part of the interior design.
Until World War II, the Paris lounge chair...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Custom Made Honey Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design
Ryo lounge chair
A custom made lounge chair developed and produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example has been upholstered in luxurious 'Honey' Australian sheepskin. The Ryo chair...
Category
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Sheepskin
Modern Genuine Ochre Soft Leather Tan Sling - Swing Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Soho Contemporary Cane-Back Chair in Walnut Finish and Oatmeal Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
The Uultis design team has created the Soho curved cane with a cane curved back with a walnut wood finish for all those people that are looking for an...
Category
2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Cane
Lawrence Peabody Wing Chair for Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Lawrence Peabody
Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Walnut, velvet
Yardage: 6 yards
This Lawrence Peabody wing chair for Craft Associates...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Unique Arm, Lounge, Club or Side Chair in Spray Dyed Velvet by Alex P White
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The creatures chair is the perfect lounge or armchair hybrid. It pitches you back just far enough to get that lounge feel but the scale and arm height makes it as easy to get out of as your favorite armchair (and without all that bulk/weight of a typical lounge chair). The creatures works well in pairs, tete a tete as the main event or solo as that wild accent piece. The strong Minimalist sculptural form is handmade in Brooklyn with the finest of artisanal upholstery details. The random pattern of the spray dyed velvet...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Iconic Eero Aarnio Silver Bubble Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
The bubble chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968. According to Eero’s notes, the bubble hangs from the ceiling because ‘there is no nice way to make a...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Iconic Eero Aarnio Yellow Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Lounge Chair Mahogany Veneer Green Tiger Velvet & Solid Brass Legs
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The D-Ring Lounge Chair is an Art Deco-inspired lounge chair made from mahogany, solid brass and velvet.
The Honduran mahogany is lacquered with mu...
Category
2010s Canadian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Easy Chair Designed by Otto Shulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair designed by Otto Shulz for Boet,
Sweden. 1940s.
Wool upholstery and lacquered wood.
Measurements:
H: 70 cm / 2' 3 1/2"
W: 79 cm / 2' 7 1/2"
D:...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
1930, Paul Schuitema Easy Chair, Fabric with Black Lacquered Wooden Armrests
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...
Category
1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Muller Van Severen, Outdoor Lounge Chair Model "Wire S #5", Belgium, 2017
Located in Barcelona, ES
Muller Van Severen
Outdoor lounge chair model “Wire S #5”
Manufactured by Muller Van Severen
Produced for Side Gallery
Powder coated stainless steel in deep red
Measurements...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Streamline Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, c. 1940
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- Streamline Armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody Brno, ca 1940.
This original Art Deco - Streamline Armch...
Category
1940s Czech Streamlined Moderne Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid Century Danish Modern Selig Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid Century Danish Modern Eames era Selig Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Offered is a Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman. "Cool" mi...
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Lounge Chairs in the Style of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of midcentury lounge chairs are in the style of Paul McCobb and feature original blue vinyl upholstery, tapered legs, and two button tufted seat back which offers a modern ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare Italian Design: Ico Parisi 856 Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1950s
By Cassina, Ico Parisi
Located in Renens, CH
A pair of “856” lounge chairs by Ico Parisi for Cassina, produced during the 1950s in Italy.
The chairs have been beautifully re-upholstered in new dark brown semi-aniline leathe...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1959, Cordemeyer for Gispen, Easy Chair 140, Original Blue 1960s Fabric
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...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner Lounge Chairs in Sapphire Velvet, A Pair
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have 2 pairs of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs. Priced per pair these chairs are a sublime fusion of opulence and iconic design that are timelessly chic. Crafted to perfection, these lounge chairs are not merely pieces of furniture; they are functional pieces or art.
Enveloped in a sumptuous deep sapphire velvet, these lounge chairs redefine comfort and style. The allure of the plush upholstery beckons you to sink into a world of indulgence, with the rich velvety texture against your skin, a tactile symphony that will elevate your relaxation to an art form.
Warren Platner was a luminary in the world of modern design, Platner's career was marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation and elegance. Trained as an architect, he seamlessly transitioned into the realm of furniture design, leaving an indelible mark with his distinctive creations.
Platner's ingenuity was particularly evident in his collaboration with Knoll, a legendary name in the world of modern furniture. Founded in 1938 by Hans Knoll and later joined by his wife Florence Knoll, the company became synonymous with cutting-edge design and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. Knoll became a trailblazer, collaborating with visionaries like Warren Platner to create pieces that would go on to define an era.
The Platner Lounge Chairs, with their unique design and quality materials, stand as a testament to the enduring legacy of both Warren Platner and Knoll. These chairs aren't just pieces of furniture; they are collectors' items, highly sought after by those who appreciate the intersection of art and functionality.
In a world where trends come and go, the Platner Lounge Chairs stand the test of time. They aren't just a place to sit; they are an experience, a visual and tactile journey into the lap of luxury. Owning these chairs isn't just a choice; it's an affirmation of a lifestyle that values the finer things – where comfort meets design, and every piece of furniture is a statement.
These chairs would look incredible in any mid century modern, contemporary or modern environment. We currently have these chairs in our gallery alongside other iconic pieces, and Arne Jacobsen egg chair, and Eero Saarinen dining set...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Customizable Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Tacchini is delighted to reissue Costela by Martin Eisler, icon of Brazilian 1950s design. An elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthetic, natural materials and intel...
Category
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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
Eames lounge by Ray & Charles Eames by Mobilier International for Herman Miller
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Exceptional find! Stylish & original early Eames lounge chair & ottoman. A beautiful and very rare combination : Brazilian rosewood with beige/cream leather. Still 100% original. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno P32 lounge chair
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Pair of P32 designed by Osvaldo Borsani and edited by Tecno.
Completely reupholstered with bouclette fabric with great craftsmanship the chair is comfortable and working properly as ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Paimio armchair 41 by Alvar Alto for Artek, Finland, in natural birch wood with black bentwood seat with venting slots. The laminated birch frame is bent into a closed curve...
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Produced by Selig... Classic Danish Modern, DENMARK
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ib Kofod-Larsen Easy Chair Produced by Selig... Classic Danish Modern, Stamped MADE IN DENMARK.,, Nice original condition, very minor splits to caning (see photo), also absent of or...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Midcentury Modern 1950s Blue Fabric, Lounge Arm Chair, Scandinavian Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid Century Lounge chair in original vintage blue wool and teak tapered legs, Denmark 1950’s. Very comfortable to sit. Beautiful elegant lines and curves by a great Scandinavian idea...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Crocus chair by Pierre Guariche for meurop
Located in Bruxelles, BE
crocus chairs edited by Meurop in Belgium during the sixties and designed by Pierre Guariche.
Completely reupholstered with quality fabric.
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian Mid-Century Chair in Cowhide, in Style of Pierre Jenneret, 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful and rare easy chair designed by the Norwegian designer Thorbjørn Rygh for Gjøvik Møbler in Norway in the 1950s. A Scandinavian version of the Chandigarh easy chair by Pie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Original condition, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
The practical and comfortable designs of Danish cabinetmakers defined mid-20th century modern seating. The Danish Cabinetmakers focused on minimalist design executed by expertly skil...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Velvet
Warren Platner Arm Chairs in Sapphire Velvet
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have 3 Warren Platner Chairs. Priced per chair these chairs are a sublime fusion of opulence and iconic design that are timelessly chic. Crafted to perfection,...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
1960's Set of Four Rattan Armchairs and Side Table by Jaroslav Prochazka for ULU
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original rattan set of furniture from the 1960’s. There is no producer label attached on any piece of this set and so it is unknown to us who designed and produced this se...
Category
1960s Czech Bohemian Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Brutalist Naive Two-Seater Sofa, France, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist naive two-seater sofa, a fusion of rugged elegance and modern comfort. Made from the finest Alpine Oregon pine sourced from the majestic Pyrenees Mountains, this sofa exude...
Category
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Teddy Upholstery Czech Republic 1930.
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Teddy Upholstery Czech Republic 1930.
These lounge chairs were designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced by Thonet in Czechia around 1930. They...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
A pair of cubistic easy chairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
a pair of cubistic lounge chairs, made of wood and thick, comfy cushions newly covered with a warm terracotta red velvet, from italy, 1960s. please note that this item is in good, u...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ingemar Thillmark for OPE 'Läckö' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
By Ingemar Thillmark, OPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ingemar Thillmark for OPE, easy chair, model 'Läckö', leather, beech, Sweden, 1965
The Läckö armchair is designed by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE and can be considered as a true icon o...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Henry W. Klein Danish Mid Century Easy Rocking Chair With Teak in Red Wool
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Henry W. Klein. Easy chair with teak rocking frame, upholstered with red wool. Manufactured by NA Jorgensens Mobelfabrik/Bramin. 1960's.
Feel free to request a delivery rate and we ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Cognac Leather Swivel FK Lounge Chair by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful cognac leather lounge chair designed by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius.
This so called Bird Chair with matte chrome plated tripod base is in excellent condition.
Mark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Tubular Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair and ottoman in steel and leather, Europe, 1950s.
Modern tubular armchair and matching ottoman. These items are made of bent tubular steel with black saddle leather upholste...
Category
1950s European Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Paul McCobb Lounge Chair in Original Turquoise Upholstery and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul McCobb for Directional Designs, lounge chair, model 1322, walnut, fabric, 1950s.
A design Paul McCobb model 1322 dating back to the 1950s. The quintessential design features o...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Rare Stig Poulsson 'Bequem' Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stig Poulsson, lounge chair, model 'Bequem', leather, aluminum, ash, Denmark, designed 1968-1969
This 'Bequem' lounge chair is designed by Stig Poulsson. The most striking feature o...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 2 rattan hand made lounge chairs, Italy 1960s.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 rattan hand made lounge chairs, Italy 1960s. Organic shape and beautiful color / patina. With small reupholstered cowhide cushion. In good vintage condition.
Request a quot...
Category
1960s Italian Bohemian Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
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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