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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Berga Mobler Pair of Lounge Chairs in Beige Teddy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Berga Mobler, pair of armchairs, beige teddy fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s This bold and curvy armchair is based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft texture ...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chair in Walnut and Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, lounge chair model 3615, walnut, velvet fabric, Italy, 1941 A design by Osvaldo Borsani, this easy chair epitomizes a harmonious fus...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann 'PB10' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Poul Bachmann, folding lounge chair, model ‘PB10’, oak, leather, canvas, brass, steel, rope, Denmark, 1963. Crafted in 1963 by the skilled ca...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Swedish Lounge Chair 1940-50s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Lounge Chair Made in 1940-50s Beautiful shape and character, similar to the clam chair made by Arnold Madsen Height: 82 cm Width: 57 cm Depth: 50 cm Seat Height: 39 cm
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pine

A Pair of Danish Modern, Sculptural Vintage Armchair in Oak and Papercord, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural pair of armchair / lounge chair in oak and hand woven papercord seat. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1940s. A decorative figure for the modern interior. These armchair...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Papercord, Oak

H.W. Klein for Bramin Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs, Denmark 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
H.W. Klein for Bramin leather Swivel lounge chairs, Denmark 1970s This vintage leather swivel lounge chair, designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin in Denmark during the 1970s, is a beaut...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair 1960's Green Linen 'Läckö' Lounge Chairs By Ingemar Thillmark For OPE
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair lounge chairs" Model Läckö" designed by Ingemar Thillmark and manufactured by OPE Möbler in Sweden. Both upholstered with the original deep padded green linen fabric w...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

MCM Lounge Chair Enrique Garcel Jaime Perszek
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Lounge Chair in the sty...
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

1960s, Pair of Safari Chairs by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful pair of safari chairs designed by Hans Olsen for Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden. These chairs are made of oak with a new canvas upholstery. They are in a wonderful conditi...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Pair of Oak Art Deco Modernist Easy Chairs by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Art Deco Modernist easy chairs. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from 1924. Solid oak frames with origina...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Ikea Produced Storvik Rattan Cane Wicker Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam, 2000's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ikea Produced Storvik Rattan Cane Wicker Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam; Scandinavian modern rattan lounge chair designed by Carl Öjerstam for Ikea. This...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Arne Norell Ari Easy Chairs in Cognac Brown Leather, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A great pair of Ari chairs designed in 1966, by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s. Excellent original condition with signs of usage and patina.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Radiant Pair of Art Deco Revival Club Chairs in Magnificent French Cane
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite restored pair of rattan Art Deco Revival club chairs, circa 1980. Fabulous rattan frame construction completely veneered in heavy French Cane. Design, quality and crafts...
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1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Restored Art Deco Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco six-strand, rattan lounge chair features square pretzel arms and a Classic stacked base. Included is the matching stacked rattan Ottoman. Custom cushions C.O.M. (Costumers Own Material) are included in the price. Simply supply the fabric and we have the cushions made for you. If you need help sourcing fabric we can help! Restored to new for you. All rattan, bamboo and wicker furniture has been painstakingly refurbished to the highest standards with the best materials. All refinishing is done by rattan workers with over 20 years of experience in rattan refinishing. Every wrapping and joint has been inspected by “The Rattan Man” Harvey Schwartz to guarantee you the finest product available for years to come for your home or office. We get our handed-down knowledge from Tropical Sun Rattan ( TSR ) which was started in 1934 in California. Harvey Schwartz is the leading expert in vintage rattan and author of "Rattan Furniture: Tropical Comfort Throughout the House." Signed copies are available on request for USD 39.99. The hard bounded 160-page full-color book details the fascinating History of Rattan with wonderful vintage and modern-day photos of Tropical decors...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Fabricius and Kastholm FK86 for Kill International Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Gorgeous and elegant pair of FK-86 lounge chairs in olive green leather by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, Denmark / Germany – 1968. These chairs stil...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four "Airport-Chairs", Model AP37, by Hans J. Wegner and AP Stolen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of four "Airport-Chairs," model AP37, designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by AP Stolen in the 1950s, is a true testament to the enduring brilliance of Danish design. ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Eric Bertil Karlén Pair of Lounge Chairs in Ivory Linen and Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Eric Bertil Karlén and produced by his company Firma Rumsinteriör in Sweden in the 1940s. The elegan...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Wood, Elm

Verner Panton Easy Chairs with Stool Model Bachelor by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Easy chairs with stool model Bachelor by Verner Panton. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Viggo Boesen Easy Chairs Model 3440 Produced by R. Wengler in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model 3440 designed by Viggo Boesen. Produced by R. Wengler in Denmark. Original cushion (for 1 chair).
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Bentwood

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Einar Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant lounge chairs by Einar Larsen. Contemporary look, upholstered with white bouclé fabric. Designed in 1945.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Solid 1950s Carved Teak Danish High back Chair with New De Ploeg Wool Upholstery
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Danish high back chair with beautiful organic carved armrests in solid teak The chair has been re-upholstered with De Ploeg wool mint green/grey melange wool fabric.  
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Teak

Swedish "Emmastol" Chairs with Stained Wood Legs, Sweden, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The so-called Emma chair got its name in 1821 after a reddish-brown colour in Sweden, called the “Emma colour”. Since 1830 it has been a term for upholst...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hans Wegner Easy Chairs Model JH54 by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model JH54 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

The Egg, Model 3316, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 2016
Located in Lejre, DK
The Egg, model 3316, is an iconic design chair created by the renowned Danish designer Arne Jacobsen in 1958. The chair is produced by Fritz Hansen, one of Denmark's leading furnitur...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Børge Mogensen Easy Chairs Model Bm-2254 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model BM-2254 / Slædestolen designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark. 2 adjustable positions.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Lounge Chair, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco lounge chair, circa 1930.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Easy Chair Bu Unknown Maker
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Upholstered easy chair in lambskin with high back and legs in stained beech. From the 1940s. Unknown maker.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Poul Volther Easy Chairs Model Goliat Produced by Gemla in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chairs model Goliat designed by Poul Volther. Produced by Gemla in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Illum Wikkelsø Easy Chair Model 451 by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 451 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Aarhus Polstrermøbelfabrik in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ernst Heilmann-Sevaldsen Easy Chairs Model FH-7 Produced by Fritz Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model FH-7 designed by Ernst Heilmann-Sevaldsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Finn Juhl NV-45 Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Black Leather 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
Original vintage pair of NV-45 lounge chairs by Finn Juhl in lacquered walnut & waxed leather, designed in Denmark in 1945 and manufactured circa 1955 for the Baker Furniture Company...
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Important Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottomans by Osvaldo Borsani Italy, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Osvaldo Borsani Elegant pair of lounge chairs and ottomans for RACI, Italy 1930 A beautiful and rare pair of lounge chairs with ottomans in walnut veneer and upholstered in high qual...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 'Model 400' Easy Chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, 1956
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful pair of ‘Model 400’ easy chairs designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn around 1956. Both the the teak frames and the cane back supports are fully restored. There are 2 ...
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Cane, Teak

Oak & Leather Sled Chair by Svend Frandsen made by Hugo Frandsen Denmark 1966
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A rare Danish sled chair in oak and saddle leather designed in 1966 by Svend Fransen Made by Hugo Frandsen in Denmark Beautiful original patinated ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Swedish sheepskin lounge chair, attributed to Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Mid-century Swedish modern curved easy chair, attributed to Erik Bertil Karlén from the 1940s. New sheepskin upholstery with brown leather buttons on the back. Legs and armrests of b...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Pair of Arne Wahl Iverson Lounge Chairs for Komfort in Teak & Leather, 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supremely appointed pair of vintage Arne Wahl Iverson lounge chairs for Komfort, Denmark-1960s. Frames are in gorgeous vintage condition, cushions have been redone in a full grain ra...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Teak Hans Wegner Lounge Chair GE290 by GETAMA - Fully Restored
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lounge chair GE290 is a beloved early design by Hans Wegner, Wegner already designed the chair in 1953. The chair offers exceptional good seating comfort and much convenience is offe...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Teak

Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen Pair of 'Airport' Chairs in Leather & Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, pair of 'Airport' lounge chairs, leather, steel, Denmark, 1958 This pair of Airport chairs are designed by icon Hans Wegner in 1958. The design was n...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Orange Corduroy and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, corduroy, walnut, beech, metal, France, 1930s These elegantly crafted lounge chairs hail from one of the most significant periods in art history, the Art Deco Mov...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Leather and Pink Silk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, silk, leather, brass, birch, France, circa 1930. These beautifully designed lounge chairs are created in one of the most influential periods for the arts namely t...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Silk, Birch

Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 'Saturnus' Armchair in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Saturnus' lounge chair, leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s Stunning easy chair in cognac brown leather and fiberglass by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro....
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Art Deco Armchair by Maurice Rinck in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maurice Rinck, lounge chair, reddish brown leather, beech, France, 1940s Grand and comfortable club chair in leather upholstery. Truly extraordinary and luxurious chair that feature...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Wool with Ottoman 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Wool with one Ottoman, Scandinavia, 1960s. This is a pair of very elegant lounge chairs from Scandinavia with one ottoman. These Scandinavian l...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Scandinavian SWEDISH HIGH BACK LOUNGE CHAIR IN FAUX SHEEPSKIN
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish high back lounge chair in faux sheepskin and detailed with leather covered buttons. Newly restored beechwood dowels legs. Made in Sweden circa 1950-60. Height: 44”, Widt...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

‘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

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Rope, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Carved Oak Lounge Chairs in Oak by Kjaernulf, 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after pair of lounge chairs by Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak and hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Gemla Diö, Lounge Chair, Elm, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An elm and brown fabric lounge chair produced by Gemla Diö, Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat height: 18”
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Midcentury Danish Modern Cognac Leather Lounge Chair after Percival Lafer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern design from the 1970s and made in Denmark. The chair features solid wood construction and cognac leather upholstery. Very comfortable. In the style of Percival Lafer.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Excellent Børge Mogensen Oak & Saddle Leather 1958 Spanish Chair for Frederica
Located in Hudson, NY
These chairs are barely used. Very good condition. There are 2 chairs available. Design Borge Mogensen, 1958 Quarter-sawn solid oak or walnut, metal buckles, saddle leather Made in D...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Hippo' Upholstered Lounge Chair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé col.03
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo lounge chair full upholstered Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 03 Fabric: large variety...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Kaare Klint, a Pair of Safari Chairs in Ash & Leather, Rud. Rasmussen, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous pair of vintage Safari chairs in a lovely patinated cognac leather and solid ash. Designed in 1933 by Kaare Klint and manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Ash

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé, White
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO lounge chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Light Smoked Oak Fabric: Barnum...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.03
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Lounge Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Light Smoked Oak Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 03 Wood types available: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Little Petra & Pouf in Sahara Sheepskin & Walnut by Viggo Boesen for & Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. It’s one of just a few designs by architect Viggo Boesen, who became associated with Denmark’s signature design aesthetic in the 1930s called funkis style. Little Petra is surprisingly petite, able to fit into all kinds of spaces, interiors and environments. Low to the ground, open and embracing, it embodies the essence of a lounge chair, allowing for all kinds of seating positions in any cosy setting imaginable. For the Pouf, it's soft and nurturing, an ideal companion. With sheepskin and rounded legs in oiled walnut, it lends an organic warmth to any interior. Pair with the Little Petra for an elegant lounge seating arrangement. Material: sheep skin 17 mm sahara, oiled walnut Dimensions: Little Petra VB1 lounge chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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...
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2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Cane

Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
Dagmar design Karu lounge chair A pair of custom made lounge chairs developed and produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Pair of Ingmar Relling Siesta Chairs
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful pair of classic "Siesta" chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. The cantilevered bentwood frames support canvas seats and leather cushions. Noted for its comfot, Relling ...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, 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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