1940s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Sheepskin, Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Lambskin, Birch
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Textile
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Hide, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Bentwood
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Animal Skin, Oak
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Animal Skin, Oak
Vintage 1940s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Ash, Mohair
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Birch
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1940s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Birch
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Lambskin, Birch
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech
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Finding the Right Lounge-chairs for You
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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