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Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair "Pernilla" in Bluegrey Sheepskin
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Montclair, NJ
NOTE! The first image in Dove Blue is for color of the lounge chair only. The actual chair offered is dressed in Off White sheepskin in pictures BUT this has been replaced sheepskin ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Little Petra Lounge Chair Ottoman in Sheepskin with oiled Oak Frame
By &Tradition, Viggo Boesen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair & Stool by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by Danish upholsterer Arnold Madsen. In 1945 Arnold founded ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Exceptional Organic Swedish Modern Easy Chair in Sheepskin and Beech, Late 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare lounge chair was designed and produced in Sweden in the late 1940s. The organic, curved lines of this easy chair give it a sculptural and striking appearance. Its we...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by Danish upholsterer Arnold Madsen. In 1945 Arnold founded the furn...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Lounge Chair in Metal and Sheepskin by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare lounge chair / flag halyard chair designed by Hans Wegner Produced by GETAMA in Denmark Metal, flagline, sheepskin, cushion 1960s Good vintage condition, with signs of usage...
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Model 54 lounge chair A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is a contemporary update of an obscure desi...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

1940s Danish Lounge chair reupholstered in long haired Icelandic sheepskin.
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen, Flemming Lassen
Located in København K, 84
1940s Danish easy chair reupholstered in premium long haired Icelandic sheepskin with original kobber springs and historical refinish. A masterpiece from the realm of mid-century Dan...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Lounge Chair Upholstered in Off-White Sheepskin, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The rise of Danish furniture is deeply rooted in the transformative shift in design philosophy during and post-World War II. Danish designers turned limitations into creative opportu...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and metal. Finish: Wild grey sheepskin and black frame. Weight: 12 kg. Availabl...
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and metal. Finish: Shorn Grey sheepskin and black frame. Weight: 12 kg. Availab...
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and metal. Finish: Wild black sheepskin and black frame. Weight: 12 kg. Availab...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and metal. Finish: Shorn white sheepskin and black frame. Weight: 12 kg. Availa...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and metal. Finish: Wild brown sheepskin and black frame. Weight: 12 kg. Availab...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and 24K gold plated metal. Finish: Shorn grey sheepskin and 24K gold frame. Weig...
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and chrome. Finish: Wild grey sheepskin and chrome frame. Weight: 12 kg. Avail...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and chrome. Finish: Wild brown sheepskin and chrome frame. Weight: 12 kg. Avai...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and chrome. Finish: Shorn brown sheepskin and chrome frame. Weight: 12 kg. Ava...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and metal. Finish: Shorn black sheepskin and black frame. Weight: 12 kg. Availa...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and 24K gold plated metal. Finish: Shorn black sheepskin and 24K gold frame. Wei...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and 24K gold plated metal. Finish: Shorn brown sheepskin and 24K gold frame. Wei...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and 24K gold plated metal. Finish: Wild white sheepskin and 24K gold frame. Weig...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and chrome. Finish: Shorn white sheepskin and chrome frame. Weight: 12 kg. Ava...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and metal. Finish: Shorn brown sheepskin and black frame. Weight: 12 kg. Availa...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and metal. Finish: Wild white sheepskin and black frame. Weight: 12 kg. Availab...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and 24K gold plated metal. Finish: Shorn white sheepskin and 24K gold frame. Wei...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and 24K gold plated metal. Finish: Wild brown sheepskin and 24K gold frame. Weig...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and 24K gold plated metal. Finish: Wild grey sheepskin and 24K gold frame. Weigh...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and chrome. Finish: Wild black sheepskin and chrome frame. Weight: 12 kg. Avai...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and chrome. Finish: Wild white sheepskin and chrome frame. Weight: 12 kg. Avai...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and 24K gold plated metal. Finish: Wild black sheepskin and 24K gold frame. Weig...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Iceland Mariposa Lounge Chair by Cuero Design Dimensions: D 92 x W 87 x H 86 cm. Materials: Sheepskin and chrome. Finish: Shorn black sheepskin and chrome frame. Weight: 12 kg. Ava...
Category

2010s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chairs - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by Danish upholsterer Arnold Madsen. In 1945 Arnold founded the furn...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chairs - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by Danish upholsterer Arnold Madsen. In 1945 Arnold founded the furn...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Midcentury Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant 1940s lounge chair by Kai Kristiansen, with clean lines. Upholstered with sheepskin that adds extra comfort to this beautiful chair.
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Iconic Hans Wegner ‘Flag Halyard’ Lounge Chairs Early Edition Model GE225
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, ‘Flag Halyard’ lounge chairs model ‘GE225’, rope, steel, dark green lacquered steel, leather, wood, sheepskin, Denmark, 1950s/60s and 1958 This iconic cha...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Modern Sheepskin lounge chairs, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful Swedish Modern lounge chair, in a neat, easy to place size and very comfortable to relax into. Upholstered with sheepskin.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

1940´s Set of Pinewood Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Madsen Schubell, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing and rare pair of original lounge chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical Swedish "sportstuga" ("sports-cabin") style. The chairs feature the most charming turned...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Two Armchairs in Oak Longhaired Icelandic Sheepskin, Henning Kjærnulf, 1950
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of two rare sculptural Danish modern lounge chairs in solid oak, back and seat reupholstered in longhaired icelandic sheepskin. Attributed to Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyru...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

1940s Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Reupholstered in long haired Icelandic Sheepskin.
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in København K, 84
This 1940s Fritz Hansen easy chair, Model 1595, is a refined example of Danish modernist design, merging structural clarity with tactile richness. The chair features a grid-like back...
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Arnold Madsen, Lounge Chair, Shearling, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sheepskin and wood lounge chair designed by Arnold Madsen and produced in Denmark, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 15.5" Arm Height (inches): 22" All items ship from High Point, No...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Sheepskin

Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chair Stool by Dagnmar
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Sampo Wing Chair & Ottoman A custom-made wing chair and ottoman developed & produced using the highest quality materials. This obscure design originated from the workshop o...
Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by Danish upholsterer Arnold Madsen. In 1945 Arnold founded the furn...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Easy Chair by AB Erik Ek s Snickerifabrik, Malmö, Sweden, 1940s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Fåtölj nr 186". Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Model 54 lounge chair The Model 54 Chair is from our custom-made upholstered range. This piece has been developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Custom Made Sheepskin Wing Chair Stool by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Sampo Wing Chair & Ottoman A custom-made wing chair and ottoman developed & produced using the highest quality materials. This obscure design originated from the workshop o...
Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

clam chair Arnold Madsen style oak and lambskin Sweden 1990s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Paris, FR
A pair « Clam » chair in the style of Philip Arctander or Arnold Madsen. Made in natural Oak and covered with white lamb skin probably around 2000's . The model is similar to Arnold ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Flemming Lassen Pair of Easy Chairs in Beige Sheepskin, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Flemming Lassen, pair of easy chairs for master cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer, Denmark. Tapering legs in stained ash and reupholstered in beige sheepskin. The model was presented at The ...
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Ash

Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of large high-back lounge chairs manufactured in Denmark, 1930s. These majestic chairs surround you with their curved backrest and are just as comfortable as they look. They...
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

The Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by Danish upholsterer Arnold Madsen. In 1945 Arnold founded the furn...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Rocking Chair in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By A. Mikael Laursen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Rocking chair in oak and fabric, designed by Hans Wegner and made by Mikael Laursen. Great condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

1940´s Set of Pinewood Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Charming pair of solid pinewood easy chairs made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical Swedish "sportstuga" ("sports-cabin") style by a master cabinetmaker. The big chunky cushions h...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - model 54 lounge chair & ottoman set The Model 54 chair & ottoman is from our custom-made upholstered range. The frame is solid beech wood with a fully sprung seat. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Custom Made Brown Sheepskin Wing Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Sampo Wing Chair The Sampo wing chair is from the Dagmar Design custom-made upholstered range. This obscure design originated from the workshop of little-known Cope...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

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Scandinavian Sheepskin Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of scandinavian sheepskin lounge chairs available on 1stDibs. There are 358 antique and vintage scandinavian sheepskin lounge chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 7 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of scandinavian sheepskin lounge chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern scandinavian sheepskin lounge chairs are consistently popular styles. Fritz Hansen, Philip Arctander and Hans J. Wegner each produced beautiful scandinavian sheepskin lounge chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Scandinavian Sheepskin Lounge Chairs?

Prices for scandinavian sheepskin lounge chairs start at $1,100 and top out at $67,553 with the average selling for $9,266.

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.