Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Brass
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood, Plywood
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Brass
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wool, Velvet
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Nickel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1950s European Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal, Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
1950s European Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Pine
1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Jacaranda
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, 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.