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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Color:  Black
Dutch Mid-Century Swivel Tub Chair in Black Leather and Fur Pad
Located in Chicago, IL
A dutch mid-century swivel tub chair in black leather with fur pad. Chair is a smaller sized chair, measuring 26"H. Fur pad is fixed to seat. Slightly...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fur, Leather

Gio Ponti ''Ninfea'' Chairs, 1958, Published with Certificate from Ponti Archive
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful pair of 1958 Gio Ponti "Ninfea Pieghevole" folding lounge chairs finished in italian walnut with the original red fabric. This pair come with a hand signed certificate from...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Style Velvet Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mid-century style velvet armchair with navy blue velvet upholstery, with a diamond-quilted interior and topstitched seams. It features a curve-around design and rests on rich brown...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Ron Arad Lounge Chair Model in Blue Leather for Moroso, Italy
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This amazing armchair from the Spring collection was designed by the famous Ron Arad as Model 10 in 1991 for Moroso of Italy. Frame upholstered with polyurethane foam covered in a so...
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1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

“Genni” Chair by Gabriele Mucchi for Zanotta, Italy, 1980
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful 1980s edition of the 1930s “Genni” chair, designed by Gabriele Mucchi and manufactured by Zanotta in Italy. This impressive lounge chair has...
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1980s Italian Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Wegner Model CH445 Wing Chairs, Pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
From Carl Hansen & Søn website: The CH445 wing chair is a high-backed, upholstered armchair with a stainless steel frame. Hans J. Wegner’s expertise for sculptu...
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2010s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fauteuil Lounge Pk-22, Poul Kjærholm Pour Fritz Hansen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Fauteuil Lounge en cuir brun foncé, conçu par Poul Kjærholm pour Fritz Hansen, Danemark, édition 2012. Le cadre en acier brossé massif est estampillé du logo Fritz Hansen sous l’a...
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2010s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Italian Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century pair of lounge chairs recently imported from Italy. Newly upholstered in G P and J Baker velvet. Brass sabots finish the maple legs. In the style of Goo Ponti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen Pair of 'PK20' Lounge Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, pair of lounge chairs model 'PK20', leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1968 A highly modern design that embraces clear lines and curvaceous shapes. A cantilever chair is all about ease and comfort as it provides the characteristic bending function, and together with the high backrest and head cushion, a pleasant seating experience is guaranteed. Kjærholm used chrome-plated steel for the base and black leather for the seating, materials that fit within the modernistic aesthetics of this chair. Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980) was a Danish designer and cabinetmaker. He had a particular interest in different construction materials; especially steel which he considered a natural material with the same artistic fineness as other natural materials. Poul Kjaerholm was employed at Fritz Hansen for about a year, where he designed a number of noteworthy chair prototypes. In 1955 Poul Kjærholm initiated his collaboration with manufacturer Ejvind Kold Christensen, which lasted until Poul Kjærholm's death in 1980. In 1982, Fritz Hansen took over the production and sales of "The Kjærholm Collection", developed from 1951 to 1967, designs, which are logical to the minute detail with an aura of exclusivity. In 2007 Fritz Hansen added two new pieces to the Kjærholm Collection. Pieces that were never in production before, the PK8...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bat Highback Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Conic Base, Matte Black
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new Bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish-Italian design-duo GamFratesi. The chair carries strong references to the interesting cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pace Collection Lounge Chair by Richard Hersberger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this leather and steel lounge chair designed by Richard Hersberger for Pace Collection, dating from th...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Fabricius and Kastholm FK84 Lounge Chair
Located in Munich, DE
FK84 designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm. Made by Kill International.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Adjustable Leather Girotonda Lounge Chair by Francesco Binfaré for Cassina
Located in Izegem, VWV
Postmodern armchair in black leather on a chrome frame with independently movable seat, headrest cushion and satellite ottoman. The backrest has tilting adjustment.
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Exceptional Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca, Italy, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Rare, exceptional pair of 1950s Italian lounge chairs, attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. Newly upholstered in a premium, brown / grey 100% Alpaca fabric. Very comfortable chairs. Fast ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca

Midcentury Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury swivel lounge chairs recently redone in mohair and leather.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Papillonne Armchair with Black Metal Accessory 'Set of 2'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The papillonne armchair complements your style with its flawless form and unmatched comfort, adding a unique character to your space. **There are...
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2010s Turkish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Black Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein (Attr.), Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Black Chaise lounge with stained beech frame, commonly attributed to H.W. Klein for Bramin. This wonderfully crafted lounge chair has a tilt function, which makes it extremely co...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Machine Age Sling Chair by McKay Craft Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco, Machine Age sling seat lounge chair having elegant chrome and black arms on a blacked steel spring base. The chair is in overall very good condition, the chrome is b...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

High Back Lounge Chair by de Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta Model "Campo"
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1980s "Campo" lounge chair by de Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta 1984, Italy. U-shaped black leather frame with grey velvet-covered seat and a loose decorative cushi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Barh Lounge Chair in Black Stained Ashwood, Bronze Details & Leather Upholstery
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
The barh lounge chair is another design from our barh chair series. When used together with a set of barh chairs, a charming harmony arises within your space. The barh lounge chairs ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Leather Swivel Chairs by Gardner Leaver for Steelcase, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of well constructed side/guest chairs model 455-211 designed by Gardner Leaver, manufactured by the Steelcase Furniture company. Refreshingly modern the bold, curved design an...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Easy Chair for Exterior Use with Hand Weaved Aluminium Structure
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco. CP
A spacious and low chair perfect for resting and relaxing.? Combines synthetic weaving technique with an aluminium light structure perfect for outdoor living. “Tumbona” is total co...
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2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

'OW149 Colonial' Chair in Walnut, Black Leather and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
'OW149 Colonial ' chair in oak, black leather and oil for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his fir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Lounge_02
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
The Lounge chair’s frame was designed according to the weight supporting structural abilities of the steel. Thus was created a clean and gentle yet reach three dimensional shape. Th...
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2010s Israeli Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Klaus Franck and Werner Sauer 830 Cubis Chairs for Wilkhahn, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of black leather Cubis chairs designed by Klaus Franck and Werner Sauer for Wilkhahn. Germany 1990s. "Cubis marks the creation of a seating range th...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Dutch Mid-Century Swivel Tub Chair in Brown Leather and Fur Pad
Located in Chicago, IL
A dutch mid-century swivel tub chair in brown leather with fur pad. Fur pad is fixed to seat. Slightly smaller black chair also available. Conditio...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fur, Leather

Vladimir Kagan 'Rock Star' Pair of Leather Rocking Chairs, c. 1997, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of black leather rocking armchairs are by Vladimir Kagan for the Kagan Collection, by American Leather (previously LeatherTech). Designed in circa 1997 and called the 'Rock Star' lounge chair due to its rocking chair abilities cleverly disguised underneath with hidden wooden runners and signature rounded form, the curved arms and integrated seat cushion gives the look of a molded chair. What's a huge upside about these examples are that they have LeatherTech labels underneath instead of the common and newer American Leather labels. In the 1990s the company was originally founded as LeatherTech and brought huge innovations into the furniture and design industry. Later, in the early 2000's they changed their name to American Leather. Earlier examples made prior to the name change such as this pair are sought-after by collectors and generally carry greater worth. With Postmodern soaring in popularity, this club chair is just as relevant today as it was when it was first introduced. An excellent choice for designers and collectors alike, the chair and ottoman are signed underneath with The Kagan collection labels and leather swatch...
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1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Black and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dust Armchair with Natural Oak and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair 1st Edition Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchairs for Gavina Italy, 1960s
Located in Catania, IT
An extremely rare first edition pair of original 1950's Digamma reclining chairs designed by Ignazio Gardella designed in 1957 and manufactured by Gavina, Bologna, Italy. Original ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Black and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Black and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Andre Vandenbeuck Pair of 'Aluline' Lounge Chairs in Black Leather, Swiss, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of of easy chairs in black leather by Andre Vandenbeuck for Straessle, Switzerland 1960s. The structure is made in a mix of chromed and black enameled steel with the s...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1960s, Vintage Cesare Leonardi Ribbon Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Monrovia, CA
Cesare Leonardi "RIBBON" chairs model CL9. 2 Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi ribbon chairs. 1961 Cesare Leonardi Italian ribbon chairs, beautiful pair of black fiberglass & chrome base chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-5, Polished Brass and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-1, Polished Brass and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dust Armchair with Natural Oak, Polished Brass and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dust Armchair with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dust Armchair is constructed in solid wood, with an elevated tufted elegant look and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base and wood legs. Polished brass metal fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Customizable Zanotta Genni Recliner Leather Lounge Chair by Gabriele Mucchi
Located in New York, NY
Lounge chair. Chromium-plated steel frame or with natural or black nickel-satin finish, or black painted. Suspension on steel springs. Adjustable se...
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2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Low Chair After James Mont Scalamandre Zebra
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Ming style yoke back black lacquered low chair with square brass sabots in the style of James Mont. Re-upholstered in El Morocco Espresso f...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Original Arne Norell “Ari” Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Hampstead, QC
Original Arne Norell “ARI” lounge chair with matching ottoman, 1970’s. Designed in 1966, the Ari was awarded “Showpiece of the year in 1973 by the British Furniture Manufacturers in ...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1956, Osvaldo Borsani, for Tecno, P40 Lounge Chair
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair 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 Beac...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

'OW149 Colonial' Chair in Oak, Black Leather and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
'OW149 Colonial' chair in oak, black leather and oil for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his firs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Kuraselli Lounge Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi
Located in Dubai, DU
This 'Karuselli' swivel lounge chair by Yrjo¨ Kukkapuro, originally designed in 1964, features a strong fiberglass shell, soft black leather u...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of French Lounge Chairs in New Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
A black/gray animal print velvet/chenille upholstery with refinished metal legs with brass caps. Beautiful pattern and high drama for any room. Chairs are comfortable as well.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Sling Chair in Genuine South African Leather
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with a sheet of natural thick leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable e...
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2010s South African Minimalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Fiberglass Black Velvet Lounge Chair, Italy, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Impressive fiberglass lounge chair in the style of Joe Colombo, Italy, 1970s. Newly upholstered in beautiful black velvet.  
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Fiberglass

Lounge Chair Miamina, Alberto Salvati & Ambrogio Tresoldi, Saporiti Italy 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
The folding lounge chair "Miamina" features a foldable heavy metal structure and removable seat made of fabric and brushed leather The metal structure consists of 8 arms, it can be folded for easier storage. Designed by Alberto Salvati...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Zanotta 1009 Club Chair for Indoor or Outdoor Designed by Prospero Rasulo
Located in New York, NY
Armchair and sofa for outdoor and indoor use. Steel internal structure painted for outdoor use. Weave in PVC thread with nylon internal reinforcement, in the shade of brown. Upon request a small seat...
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2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Nylon, PVC

Pair of Soften Armchairs by Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli, Italy 1970s
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Pair of Soften armchairs by Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy 1970s, completely restored and reupholstered in Hèrmes velvet.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

IL Poltrone Lounge Chair by Ammanati and Vitelli for Comfort, Italy, 1973
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Model Il Poltrone lounge chair by T. Ammanti & G.P. Vitelli for Comfort, 1973. This chair is part of the 175 series by comfort and is a model in the line ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fiberglass

1980s Italian Black Leather Club Lounge Chairs Low Profile by Arflex of Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Club Chairs Pair of Italian Back Leather low profile Lounge Club Chairs by Arflex Italy Attributed to 1980s design edition Tito Agnoli and Carlo Bartoli for Arflex Top stitch design....
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Down

Scandinavian Modern Corona Easy Chair, Model EJ 5, by Poul M. Volther
Located in Lejre, DK
Corona easy chair, model EJ 5, designed by Poul M. Volther in 1964 and manufactured at Erik Jørgensen. The chair is upholstered in black cava leather...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

COR Swing Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman in Leather and Steel Frame
Located in Wilton, CT
Swing lounge chair with ottoman designed by Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer for COR Germany. This set has a brushed steel frame and comes in its ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Customizable Zanotta Arom Chair Designed by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting fabric. extra charge for exterior cover in leather. Armchair. Steel frame. Upholstery with self-extinguishing polyurethane foam/heat-bound polyester fibre with elastic strips suspension. Fixed internal nylon cover. Removable external fabric, Pied de poule or leather cover.The exterior body can be covered with cowhide 95, combined with fabric or leather. Cannot be covered with cowhide 95 in the shade white 0704. Arom is the latest armchair...
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2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Cantilevered Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Denton, TX
Milo Baughman style lounge chair and ottoman with spring cantilever for comfort. Ottoman measurements: 27 wide x 23.5 deep x 15.5 high.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

PLR1 Luar lounge chair by Ross Littell for ICF De Padova Italy 1960s, set of 2
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Ross F. Littell (July 14, 1924 – April 17, 2000) was an American textile and furniture designer known for his practical, innovative, and minimalist style as part of the good design movement of the 1950s. His three-legged T-chair, designed in 1952 with William Katavolos and Douglas Kelley, is part of several permanent museum collections. Littell, born and raised in Los Angeles, attended the Art Center School in Los Angeles and finished his education with honour in 1946. In 1947, he was awarded a scholarship to study in Italy. It was during these period that Littell became increasingly interested in architecture and design. In 1949 Littell formed a partnership with William Katavolos and Douglas Kelley. During their six-year partnership, they designed furniture, along with textiles and dinnerware, for Laverne Originals in New York, using materials such as leather, glass, chrome, and marble. In a later stage Littell did work autonomously as well for several furniture companies, mostly for Knoll International and Herman Miller. An interesting fact is that the PLR1 lounge chair, designed in 1965, was actually designed for Herman Miller. ICF, an Italian manufacturer from Milan, produced a lot of Herman Miller designs for the Italian market in license, and started producing the PLR1 as well for the Italian market but only for the De Padova shop, a luxury chain of design furniture shops in Italy with a strong emphasis on Scandinavian design. Hence, the PLR1 has therefore a very interesting history. Rendered in slick chromed steel and beige fabric straps, the chair is a particularly stylish take on a slipper chair with a low, angled seat and curvy frame extending into two trestle legs that extend far out horizontally. The four protective feet are deliberately blocky plastic cubes...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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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