Lounge Chairs
20th Century American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Philippine American Classical Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Rattan, Rush
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
1980s Danish Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
1980s European Chesterfield Vintage Lounge Chairs
Lacquer, Wood, Polyester, Foam, Upholstery, Leather
1970s Italian Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Leather, Faux Leather, Wood, Wenge
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Steel
1960s American American Classical Vintage Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century American Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s American American Classical Vintage Lounge Chairs
1940s American American Classical Vintage Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Burlap, Linen, 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.