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Oversized Leather Lounge Chair

Oversized Italian Leather Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Italian leather lounge chair has wooden base with nice stitch work.
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Oversized Italian Leather Lounge Chair
Oversized Italian Leather Lounge Chair
$6,500
H 34 in W 43 in D 37.5 in
Postmodern Contemporary Plum Leather Oversized Lounge Club Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Contemporary Plum Leather Oversized Lounge Club Chair
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Milo Baughman Oversized Swivel Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
A luxurious oversized swivel tub chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This exquisite
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Milo Baughman Oversized Swivel Lounge Chair
Milo Baughman Oversized Swivel Lounge Chair
$4,950
H 26 in W 44 in D 44 in
Oversized Guido Faleschini Swivel Lounge Chair by Mariani for Pace
By Frank Mariani, Guido Faleschini, Pace Collection
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An exceptionally rare and visually commanding oversized swivel lounge chair designed by Italian
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Oversized Guido Faleschini Swivel Lounge Chair by Mariani for Pace
Oversized Guido Faleschini Swivel Lounge Chair by Mariani for Pace
$5,290 Sale Price
36% Off
H 34.5 in W 44.5 in D 46 in
Pair Oversized Bamboo Lounge Chairs by Whitecraft Rattan Inc. of Miami
By McGuire, Whitecraft
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of high quality lounge chairs by Whitecraft Rattan Inc. of Miami, Florida USA. in the original
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Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo

Pair of Oversized French 1970s Barcelona Style Chrome and Leather Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of oversized French 1970s Barcelona style chairs. Not the typical Mies van der Rohe copy; a
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Over-Sized Post-Modern Leather Lounge Chairs
By B&B Italia, De Sede
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great pair of oversized Post Modern leather lounge chairs with classic lines, in superb condition
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Over-Sized Post-Modern Leather Lounge Chairs
Pair of Over-Sized Post-Modern Leather Lounge Chairs
$2,500 / set
H 35 in W 52 in D 38 in
Oversized Italian Brown White Cow Fur Leather Cube Lounge Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An oversized late 20th-century Italian lounge armchair, exquisitely crafted from brown and white
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20th Century Italian Club Chairs

Materials

Cowhide

Oversized Italian Brown 
White Cow Fur Leather Cube Lounge Armchair
Oversized Italian Brown 
White Cow Fur Leather Cube Lounge Armchair
$5,122 Sale Price
35% Off
H 80 in W 127 in D 126 in
Oversized Lounge Chair by Royal Metal
By Royal Metal Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
construction. A sleek design with overstuffed removable cushions covered in white vinyl. The oversized 48
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Oversized Lounge Chair by Royal Metal
Oversized Lounge Chair by Royal Metal
$1,600 / item
H 32 in W 48 in D 34 in

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Gardner Leaver for Steelcase Oversized Nickel and Leather Club Chairs
By Gardner Leaver
Located in Morristown, NJ
Series 455 chairs by Gardner leaver for Steelcase. Nickel-plated steel with orange Italian leather
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Oversized dyed black leather lounge chairs. These chairs are very comfortable and have a lot of
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Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Lounge Chairs
Pair of Lounge Chairs
H 33 in W 39.75 in D 38 in
Pierre Cardin French Art Deco Oversized Leather Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Pierre Cardin
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Modern Art Deco style oversized leather lounge chairs By Pierre Cardin
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Post Modern Leather Lounge Chair by Matti Halme for Polardesign
By Roche Bobois, B&B Italia, De Sede
Located in Decatur, GA
Scarce "Avec" oversized leather lounge chair by Matti Halme for Polardesign, Finland circa 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Georgian, Chesterfield, Oversized Lounge Chair, Tufted Green Leather
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
Georgian, Oversized Lounge Chair or Armchair, Chesterfield, Tufted Green Leather Large wingback
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Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1980s Arconas for Ligne Roset White Leather Oversized Lounge Chair
By Ligne Roset, Arconas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Post Modern lounge chair newly reupholstered in supple white leather. Original "Arconas
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Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Plastic

Oversized Leather Library Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Original leather.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Oversized Leather Library Chair
Oversized Leather Library Chair
H 35 in W 33.5 in D 41 in
Pair Oversized Modern American Designer Art Deco Leather Lounge / Slipper Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair oversized Modern American Designer Art Deco leather lounge / slipper chairs A pair of
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Vintage 1980s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Oversize Two-Color Leather Swivel Lounge Chair Frog by Poltromec, 1980s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Oversize two-color leather swivel lounge chair 'Frog' by Poltromec, 1980s. Sturdy, modern
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Oversized Brown Leather Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of oversized brown leather lounge chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Oversized Chrome Pair of Leather Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dark Blue Leather Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

MCM Oversized Flare-Arm Leather Lounges by Dennis Christianson for Dunbar
By Dennis Christiansen, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Oversized Flare-Arm "Merlot" Leather Lounges By Dennis Christianson for Dunbar
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1930s Dutch Art Deco Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Duxbury, MA
Leather oversized Art Deco lounge chair with studs to outer edges c. 1930's. Unmarked. Dimensions
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Black Leather Oversize Bat Wing Style Parlor Chairs
Located in North York, ON
These modern parlor chairs are just luxurious. Each is upholstered in distressed black leather
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Modern, Cognac Leather, Large Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Cognac Leather, Large Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s Pair of oversized
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1970s Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Oversized Cognac Lounge Armchairs
By Roche Bobois
Located in Birmingham, AL
A pair of late 20th century mid-century modern French oversized patinated cognac leather lounge
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1980s Oversized Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1980s oversized leather lounge chair.
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Vintage 1980s Chairs

Large Oversize Leather Lounge Chair by Artflex
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Italian modern lounge chair. The chair offers extremely comfortable seating!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Oversize Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Molinari Made in Italy C 1980/1990
By Molinari
Located in New York, NY
Super chic and comfortable oversize lounge chair and ottoman by noted high end Italian maker
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Oversized Post Modern Brazilian Leather Lounge Chair
By Roche Bobois, De Sede
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Postmodern Brazilian leather lounge chair. The chair is large and comfortable, perfect for a
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20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Pair McGuire Midcentury Organic Modern Oversized Rattan Leather Lounge Chairs
By Ficks Reed, John McGuire, McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of substantial mid century organic modern bamboo rattan lounge chairs by McGuire, circa 1973
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Linen, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Pair of McGuire Organic Modern Oversized Rattan Lounge Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of oversized rattan lounge chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by
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20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak

Pair of McGuire Oversized Cerused Rattan Lounge Chairs Ottoman
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke comfortable pair of oversized rattan lounge chairs with one ottoman. The lounge chairs
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20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Bonacina Rattan and Leather Lounge Chair by Tito Agnoli, Italy 1959
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in New York, NY
An oversized rattan and leather lounge chair, the 'Tre Cerchi' designed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Chesterfield Oversized Tufted Armchair in Original Black Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chesterfield oversized tufted armchair in original black leather. Classic Chesterfield curved arms
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Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Oversized Postmodern Italian Lounge Chairs
By Saporiti, Vico Magistretti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large and in charge pair of Postmodern Italian lounge chairs with adjustable headrests. Chairs have
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20th Century Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Oversized Vintage Italian Lounge Chair and a Half
By De Sede
Located in Las Vegas, NV
room. An oversized Italian lounge chair in a light dove gray leather. Chair is in overall great
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20th Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Large Oversize Tufted Chesterfield Leather Lounge Club Chairs
By Hickory Leather Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of outstanding unusual design chesterfield leather lounge chairs from circa 1950s.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Harrods London Oversized Oxblood Leather Wingback Library Office Reading Chair
By Harrods, Art Forma
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather oversized wingback library reading lounge chair A very good looking well made and comfortable
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Harrods Oversized Oxblood Leather Wingback Library Lounge Armchair Ottoman
By Harrods, Art Forma
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
oversized wingback library reading lounge chair with matching ottoman I have another one of these
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Leather Lounge Chairs by Tobia Scarpa
Located in Wainscott, NY
Oversized leather lounge chairs with loose tufted back cushion and saddle stitching details
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Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Leather Arm Chair
Located in Vancouver, BC
Oversized leather lounge chair in cream leather. Large metal bracket feet.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Leather Arm Chair
Leather Arm Chair
H 27 in W 34 in D 36 in
Oversized Bentwood Chaise Lounge Chairs Woven by William Emmerson
By William Emmerson
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ultra modern pair of oversized woven leather and bentwood chaise lounges. The finish is a cerused
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Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Vintage Oversized Rattan Bamboo McGuire Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed, John and Elinor McGuire, Michael Taylor, McGuire
Located in Framingham, MA
Pair of substantial low slung bamboo rattan lounge chairs by McGuire. Built, circa 1970. Rawhide
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Vintage 1970s North American Bohemian Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Oversized Cigar Green High Quality Leather Club Chair, 1970s
Located in Bucharest, RO
Large and comfy oversized leather club chair in a beautiful green cigar leather. Features unique
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Oversized Leather Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifully distress leather with a extremely comfprtable dimension
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Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Oversized Leather Swivel Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Austin, TX
A sexy oversized swivel lounge chair, after Milo Baughman re-uphpolstered in a red leather
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of oversized black leather lounge chairs
Located in Hollywood, CA
A pair of comfy black leather lounge chairs with rosewood wrapped feet. Upholstery is original but
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Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of oversized caramel leather lounge chairs
Located in Hollywood, CA
Comfortable lounge chairs in original caramel colored leather with gray tubular feet.
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Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs

Oversized Lounge Chair Tan Cognac Leather Cuddle Bubble Shaped Armchair Retro
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Mid Century Oversized Lounge Chair Tan Cognac Leather Cuddle Bubble Shaped Armchair
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

Pair McGuire Midcentury Organic Modern Oversized Rattan Leather Lounge Chairs
By McGuire, Ficks Reed, John Wisner, Michael Taylor, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Framingham, MA
Pair of substantial mid century organic modern bamboo rattan lounge chairs by McGuire, circa 1963
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Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Set of Iron Frame, Leather Strap, Woven Back Oversized Lounge Chairs
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Set of iron frame, leather strap, woven back oversized lounge chairs. Set of two oversized accent
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Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Sergio Rodrigues-Style Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oversized Brazilian rosewood and leather lounge chair and ottoman in the style of Sergio Rodrigues
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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DS-47
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De Sede 
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Oversized Leather Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal oversized leather lounge chair for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every oversized leather lounge chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer oversized leather lounge chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each oversized leather lounge chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Milo Baughman, Dunbar and John and Elinor McGuire each produced at least one beautiful oversized leather lounge chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Oversized Leather Lounge Chair?

Prices for a oversized leather lounge chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $20 and can go as high as $17,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.

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.