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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Industrial
Eames Walnut 670 Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
The classic iconic Eames lounge chair and ottoman with walnut frame, soft black leather upholstered cushions and cast aluminum legs. Retains the manufactures tags to each piece by th...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of Lounge Chairs by Karpen of California in Mohair, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Elevate your space with these stunning lounge chairs by The Karpen of California Company, crafted circa 1950-1959. Restored to perfection, the maple legs are newly ebonized, matching...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Danish Modern” is a recognized term around the world, standing for the characteristic style of Danish design created during the 20th century. As these lounge chairs show, furniture ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

1950s Jindrich Halabala Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- One wood has a small crack in the bend - The fabric is pale from daylight, in places where there was no bedspread - The chairs are in original condition, with signs of use - The se...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs in the Style of Carlo de Carli
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful silhouette with flanged arms in the style of Carlo di Carli. Solid wood turned legs in the front and solid wood legs in the back. Just reupholstered in a crème velvet fr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Hardwood

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

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Rosewood, Leather

Pair of Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs Attributed to ISA Bergamo
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Modern sculptural lounge chairs attributed to ISA Bergamo. This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian lounge chairs, side chairs or wing chairs have a great sculptural back that is not only stylish but extremely comfortable. These chairs have beautiful gilt metal legs...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Stylish Mid-Century Lounge Chair after McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Great "bones" currently in worn lavender brocade fabric, the frame is solid and sturdy, ready to be reupholstered to taste. The wood tapered pole legs have been painted lavender, to ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and iconic pair of low back "Barrel" chairs were designed and executed by Vladimir Kagan, in 1947. They feature amorphic arms; subtly scalloped tops; and splayed coni...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Red Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin
Located in Dronten, NL
Artifort Model F437, or more famously nicknamed the Orange Slice Chair, was designed by French designer Pierre Paulin for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort in Maastricht in the mid 20t...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Van Keppel Green Lounge Chair + Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California design. Limited. VKG pieces were featured throughout the "case study houses" program of California. Their designs were conducive to the modern post + beam style. This ch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Manhattan Armchairs by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Manhattan is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1960 and produced by his company, L'atelier. The piece is made of a wood s...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Leather

1970s Mid Century Recliner Chair and Ottoman Styled After Herman Miller
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century chair and ottoman designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This beautiful chair and ottoman was styled after Herman Miller. This set features a walnut ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

1960s Mid Century Chair and Ottoman Styled After Herman Miller
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century chair and ottoman designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. This beautiful chair and ottoman was styled after Herman Miller. This set features a walnut ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Scandinavian Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Purple Suede Recliner & Ottoman
Located in Plainview, NY
A Scandinavian Mid-century modern style Ekornes stressless brand lounge chair and matching ottoman. With teak wood bases and a sturdy metal frame ensuring enduring support, this r...
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Suede

Beautiful Milo Baughman style parsons chair, circa 1970s. Freshly reupholstered
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Milo Baughman style parsons chair, circa 1970s. Freshly reupholstered in a fabric by Gaston y Daniela with heavy down-filled cushions.. a joy to sit in. Overall in very goo...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Velvet

Model 516a lounge chair by Dirk van Sliedregt for Gebr. Jonkers, 1950's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful adjustable rattan lounge chair, model 516a, was designed by Dirk van Sliedregt for Gebr. Jonkers Noordwolde in about 1952. This chair is the rattan version of model '5...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan

François Letourneur Lounge Chair in Red Velvet and Brass
By Maurice Mourra Freres, François Letourneur
Located in Waalwijk, NL
François Letourneur for Maurice Mourra Freres, lounge chair, velvet upholstery, brass, France, 1950s This armchair presents a striking array of precisely designed bold lines, accent...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pierre Paulin F551 Big Tulip chairs Artifort 1959
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A true Artifort classic, the F551 "Big Tulip" designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the Netherlands in 1959. This Tulip armchair for Artifor was only produced for a short period ...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Scoop Upholstered Lounge Chair and Ottoman in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A upholstered scoop styled lounge chair and matching ottoman having buttons to the top cushions , satin black legs and brass leg tips. Designed in the manner of Milo Baughman and co...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Garden Egg armchair by Peter Ghyczy for Reuter
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Ghyczy Garden Egg comes in a red plastic bowl with white seat covers. The bowl is in very good condition, no chips on the edge of the bowl. The hinge fits perfectly and is not b...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Luciano Frigerio Dragoni lounge chairs Italy 1970
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare and extraordinary lounge chairs designed by Luciano Frigerio and manufactured by his own company Frigerio di Desio in Italy in 1970. These lounge chairs have a sturdy ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

BO-561 Lounge Chairs Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm Bo-Ex Mid Century
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful and extremely rare mid century easy chair called model "BO-561" in steel and original leather designed by Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius and manufactured by Bo-Ex in De...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Warren Platner for Knoll Easy Chair in White Chenille
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, easy chair, model '1705', steel, reupholstered in chenille "Per Inciso" Perla by Dedar, United States, design ca. 1962, production later. This iconic white...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Reupholstered ‘Alky’ Lounge Chairs in the Style of Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, wool "Fuse" Raf Simons by Kvadrat, aluminum, Italy, 1970s These lounge chairs strongly remind of Giancarlo Piretti’s ‘Alky’ lounge chair (1969), yet they feature char...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Phillip Lloyd Powell Pair of 'New Hope' Lounge Chairs in American Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Philip Lloyd Powell, lounge chairs ‘New Hope’, walnut, reupholstered in "Astara" Vert by Pierre Frey, United States, 1960s Often described as a “Mid-Century Modernist”, American des...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Walnut, Fabric

Pair of Attributed to Harvey Probber Hexagonal Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Attributed to Harvey Probber Hexagonal Swivel Lounge Chairs, These chairs feature an Irregular Hexagon shape with six sides of different lengths, with a pillow back. They hav...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Barcelona Lounge Chair With Ottoman By Knoll
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Barcelona chair and ottoman by Mies van der Rohe, fabricated in the 70's by Knoll. Produced in black leather with a very solid polished stainless frame. The black leather...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in Leather, 1970
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The above lounge chair and ottoman is part of a suite of three total pieces including a two seater sofa from the same estate, please enquire to acquire the entire suite. Designed b...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Steel

D.R. Bates and Jackson Gregory, Jr, Lounge Chairs, Metal, Fabric, USA, 1955
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquered metal, brass and brown fabric lounge chairs designed by D.R. Bates and Jackson Gregory, Jr and produced by Vista-Costa Mesa Furniture, USA, c. 1955. Seat h...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Brass

1st Generation Mr Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Located in San Diego, CA
George Mulhauser designed this incredibly comfortable and attractive Mr Chair and ottoman in early 1960. We have restored the bentwood walnut shell and reupholstered in brand new bla...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Marco Zanuso Maggiolina lounge chairs in brown and black leather, Zanotta, 1950
Located in amstelveen, NL
1st edition Maggiolina chairs by Zanotta designed by Marco Zanuso, the 1950s. The black cowhide sling supports one large newly upholstered brown leather cushion with a goose feather ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Channel Back Lounge Chair in Wool Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fritz Hansen attributed 1940s Danish highback lounge chair in wool. Sublime highback lounge chair with channeled backrest made in Denmark in the late 1930s or early 1940s. This model...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Jaw-Dropping Restored Pair of Modern Club Chairs, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Single French Mid Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair by Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Miami, FL
Single French mid-century modern oak lounge chair by Guillerme et Chambron This model is a Grand Repos Sculptural organic shape, finger back Retains a beautiful warm patina Newly u...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Oak Lounge Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of oak lounge chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960 This model is a mid repos Sculptural organic shape, finger back Retains a beautiful warm patina These chairs have th...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and ottoman. Probably one of the most comfortable chairs ever created! This chair and ottoman d...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Chaise Longue for Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand chaise lounge LC4 created in 1928's. Manufacture by Cassina edition circa 2010. In natural cow/pony fur, black leather pil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Dirk van Sliedregt Easy Chair in Rattan and Metal 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Dirk van Sliedregt Easy Chair in Rattan and Metal, The Netherlands, 1960s. This rattan and metal lounge chair was designed in the 1960s by Dirk Van Sliedregt, for Dutch manufacterer...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Easy Recliner Chair in Off-White Sheepskin, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This mid-century lounge chair revolves around high-quality materials, comfort, and the mastery of the era’s cabinetmakers. The design is focused on the aesthetics of modernism whilst...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Cherry

FS588 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, Netherlands, 1967
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lounge chair model FS588 designed in 1967 by British designer Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, Netherlands. Early edition in classic tan leather and fiberglass swivel base. A very com...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fiberglass

Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner "Costela" Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1953
Located in New York, NY
The Costela armchair is an iconic Brazilian Mid-Century Modern piece. It was designed by Martin Eisler (1913 - 1977) in 1953 and manufactured by the companies Móveis Artesanal and Fo...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Large & Comfortable Finnish Highback Armchairs in White Sheepskin
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and sizable pair of 1940s armchairs. These are heavy weight yet unbelievably comfortable pair of chairs. So comfortable that the decision to put them on sale wasn't an ea...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Birch, Pine

Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs in Rosewood, Arne Norell, Ab Aneby, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of safari chairs in a black leather and rosewood frame. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, in the 1960s. This set is in a very go...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Wendell Castle Red Fiberglass "Castle Chair" Mid 20th Century
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wendell Castle Red Fiberglass "Castle Chair" red fiberglass. Iconic fiberglass chair from Wendell Castle's Molar Series in very desirable red color. This piece was designed in 1969 a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fiberglass

Folding Director Chairs by Peter Karpf for Skagerak Trip Trap Denmark, Set of 4
Located in Ely, GB
A Set of 4, Late 20th Century Folding Chairs Designed by Peter Karpf for Skagerak / Trip Trap, Denmark. The chairs are made oak and beige canvas and in good vintage condition. One ...
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Canvas, Oak

Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Lasne, BE
Pair of alky chairs in red fabric designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the 70s. Seat height: 37cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech by Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved stained beech wood. Nice slim elegant...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Beech

Sculptural oak Lounge chairs by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, the 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural oak Lounge chairs by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, the 1950s These lounge chairs are a midcentury design by Guglielmo Pecorini from the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Oak

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Cognac Leather Safari Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precisi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut

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

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Wood, Leather

Pair of Armchairs, Palm Tree Leaves Beige Velvet, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of beige armchairs, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM type armch...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Textile, Beech

Model 4801 Armchairs by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s, set of 2
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 2 white wooden armchairs designed by Joe Colombo, Model 4801. Numbered 121. Seat height 34cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Soriana Lounge Chairs, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa to instant success. Together in 1968 they designed a pair of cloud-like chairs for lo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Lounge Chairs - Pair This lounge chair measures: 39 wide x 34 deep x 25 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearanc...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare lounge chairs by Torbjørn Afdal model "Studio open", designed in 1965. These chairs consist of a rosewood frame with bouclé cushions. The chairs have beautiful details and were ...
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Eames Herman Miller Contura 670/671 Chair and Ottoman in Louis Vuitton Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and early example of arguably the most important and iconic Mid Century design ever produced, the Eames lounge and ottoman ( 670/671 ), this version was made in Europe, under license to Martin Fehlbaum by Countura, by Herman Miller circa 1950/1960's. Countura was the precursor to the later Vitra production. The chair and ottoman are in good condition, the veneer chair shell shows evidence of later screws etc, and the upholstery is a later Louis Vuitton vinyl...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

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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