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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Place of Origin: European
Place of Origin: British
Grand Repos Lounge Chair Attributed to Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This rare model Guillereme et Chambron „Grand Repos” Chaise Lounge was manufactured in France in the 1950s.
The exceptional refinement of the design is ensured by a sculptural frame...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Gio Ponti, Rare "811" Lounge Chair, Fabric, Walnut, Rubber, Cassina, c. 1956
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and iconic lounge chair designed by Gio Ponti. Produced by Cassina, Meda, Italy, c. 1956.
This chair is sold with a certificate of authenticity from the Gio Ponti Archives.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of cherrywood lounge chairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of Italian armchairs in cherry wood with padded elements upholstered in cobalt-blue velvet, Italian manufacture, early 1950s.
Italian design has always stood out for its abilit...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
$7,573 / set
Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Rust Velvet for Anonima Castelli, Italy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Mid-century Danish Lounge Chair with Cane Back
By Hans Olsen
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a mid-century modern lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen, featuring a wooden frame, woven cane backrest, and upholstered cushions in a vintage blue wool fabric. The combinati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Cane
Rohe Noordwolde Bamboo Loveseat with Black Rattan Wrapped Back Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delicately woven bamboo loveseat with rattan wrapped, black enameled, back legs. A gorgeous example of design by Dutch manufacturer Rohé Noordwolde in the 1960s. Rohé was one of the ...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid century Bastiano birch Leather lounge chair by Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century vintage "bastiano" lounge chair with an Birch frame and chair is in original Brown leather with the Original cushions. All original frame has a blonde birch raw wood grai...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
"Butterfly" Chair designed by Designed by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari for Knoll, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original "Butterfly" chair black lacquered metal and original red leather, suede. Designed by Jorge Hardoy-Ferrari. Manufactured from 1947-1975 by Knoll International. An absolute au...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,179 Sale Price
20% Off
Malung Lounge Chair and Footstool from Ikea, 1999
By IKEA
Located in Lisboa, PT
The 'Malung' recliner was designed and produced by Ikea in 1999. The chair and footstool have a circular metal base and are upholstered with a skai in black color. The back of the ch...
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1990s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gösta Jonsson Lounge Chair in Floral Fabric and Birch, Sweden, 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare lounge chair was designed by Gösta Jonsson and produced in Jönköping, Sweden in the late 1940s. The beautifully curved backrest makes this a very comfortable and embracing ...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch
Mid-Century Danish Modern Ebony
Leather Swivel Lounge Chair
Ottoman Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nelo Sweden swivel lounge chair by Takashi Okamura & Erik Marquardsen, in black leather with matching ottoman. Heavy well-made set with bla...
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leather, Sweden, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
A green leather and dark-stained wood lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900.
Armrests and feet show heavy wear.
Minor to moderate imperfections throughout wood fram...
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Early 1900s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
"Lyra" Lounge Chair in Taupe Leather by Renzo Frau for Poltrona Frau
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool "Lyra" lounge chair in taupe leather by Renzo Frau for Poltrona Frau, circa 2000s. The chair is in great original condition, incredibly well made and has an Art Deco look...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish 1950
s His and Hers Lounge Chairs in Olive Mohair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A design that will just never go out of style. Classic pair of Danish 1950's his and hers lounge chairs. Original olive fabric. Padding and fabric in still clean and usable conditi...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Mohair
1950
s Lounge Chair Model 4410 Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very dynamic designed lounge chair by Folke Ohlsson made in Denmark for Fritz Hansen in the late 1950s. High quality lounge chair characterized by a stylish timeless design...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Pair of Art Deco Curved Lounge Chairs in Camel Beige Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, beech, Europe, 1940s
These armchairs embody the 1940s Art Deco charm with their sculptural silhouettes and luxurious presence. Their gently sweeping b...
Category
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Lounge chair
model 36
by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1941
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare example of Bruno Mathsson’s Model 36, crafted in beech with a beautifully woven leather seat and a soft sheepskin cushion.
Produced by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Gucci Monumental 1970s Club Chairs in New Black Cowhides and Chocolate Shearling
By Gucci
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Inspired by the black and tan interiors of chic and fast Italian and German sports cars our shop clad these monumental sized Gucci lounge chairs in soft and cascading long haired bla...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Hide, Upholstery
Folke Olsen for Dux Mid Century Danish Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Folke Olsen for Dux Mid Century Danish Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 32.5 wide x 32 deep x 29.5 high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Contemporary Lounge Chair
Z-Chair
by DK3, Smoked Oak, Cognac Leather
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Lounge Chair 'Z-Chair' by DK3
Designed by Poul Thorsbjerg Jensen
Dimensions:
- W.75 x D.82 x H.62 cm
- Seating: W.58 x D.52 x H.36 cm
Materials:
- Frame: Solid wood....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mats Theselius IKEA PS Collection Nätön
Located in Farsta, SE
Mats Theselius is arguably one of Swedens most influensal designers of his generation.
And this was his first collaboration with IKEA PS Collection, Nätön.
Mats Theselius rattan an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Early Production
PK-22
Lounge Chair by Poul Kjærholm for EKC, Double-Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptional all-original early-production PK22 lounge chair by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen represents a highly collectible and investment-worthy example of one of the ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$6,900 Sale Price
20% Off
Cité
Leather and Steel Lounge Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra, Signed
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by the iconic French engineer and designer Jean Prouvé, the Cité Lounge Chair is an example of his innovative approach to form and function. Originally created for the stude...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,276 Sale Price
22% Off
Ari Lounge Chair by Arne Norell, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Hilversum, NL
Ari lounge chair with a chrome steel frame, designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell in 1960. This vintage lounge chair & ottoman are in aniline leather. This leather is naturally ta...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bruno Mathsson Danish Modern Bentwood Lounge Chair and Ottoman Midcentury Modern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Bentwood "Pernilla" Model Lounge Chair and ottoman, designed by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, circa 1960s. It was retailed by The Scandinavian Design Store in NYC, one of the fi...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
1940s Danish Lounge Chairs with Maple Frame and Armrests
By Hjalmar Jackson, Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish lounge chair made in the tradition of Scandinavian makers such as Hjalmar Jackson and Carl Malmsten with a wooden base and armrests made from Maple adding a lot of e...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Maple
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
The practical and comfortable designs of Danish cabinetmakers defined mid-20th century modern seating. The Danish Cabinetmakers focused on minimalist design executed by expertly skil...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Velvet
Pair of Eva Chairs by Bruno Mathsson
Located in Berlin, DE
A classic pair of Eva lounge chairs designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1934 made of bent laminated beechwood frames and seats in woven natural hemp webbing, offering both lightness and er...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
$4,500 / set
Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather. This low lounge chair is made of solid oak frame with rubber upho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Extraordinary Lounge Chairs in Ash and Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, ash, fabric, iron, Europe, 1970s.
Unconventional lounge chairs that feature an outstanding design. The seating contains multiple tube-shaped cushions attached togethe...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Modern 1950s Blue Fabric, Lounge Arm Chair, Scandinavian Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid Century Lounge chair in original vintage blue wool and teak tapered legs, Denmark 1950’s. Very comfortable to sit. Beautiful elegant lines and curves by a great Scandinavian idea...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Very rare
Impala
lounge chair, Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA, Gillis Lundgren
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A true gem from the 1970s – the Impala lounge chair, designed by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA. The model was introduced in 1972 but discontinued just ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1940s Kozelka
Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin
Brown Patinated Frame
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style.
De...
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and yellow velvet lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Seat height: 14"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of 4 Model 33 Lounge Chairs by Carl Edward Matthes, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
4 rare Model 33 Easy Chairs based on a design by Carl Edward Matthes from the 1950s.
The wide, concave backrest forms armrests at the sides, which protrude forward like wings and en...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Signed Stendig Marcel Breuer Wassily Lounge Chairs Italy 60s Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Bauhaus legend Marcel Breuer, these iconic chairs were made by the collaborative efforts of Stendig and Gavina during the mid to late 1960s. Stendig was not always just a...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare Paul Bromberg Armchairs in Fabric and Macassar Ebony by Pander
Zonen 1933
Located in Den Haag, NL
A unique set of Museum-quality Armchairs. Designed in 1933 by Paul Bromberg, documented Thuis (Home) Magazine no 31 November 1933. These may be the only survivors, the only known to ...
Category
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Fabric
20th Century French Pair of Vintage Art Deco Tinted Birchwood Club Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage French Art Deco pair of club chairs made of hand crafted tinted Birchwood, in good condition. The detailed Parisian lounge chairs are upholstered in a black linen fabric. M...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Beech, Fabric
19th Century French Velvet Armchair with Tassel Fringe Trim
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Elegant 19th-century French armchair upholstered in a soft terracotta velvet, featuring a refined silhouette and generous proportions typical of the Napoleon III period. This invitin...
Category
19th Century French Antique Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Elm
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and off-white bouclé fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 15.7"
Arm Height (inches): 24.63"
All items ship from High Point, No...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Poul Kjærholm Chair "PK-22" in Patinated Leather by E. Kold Christensen, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare early E. Kold Christensen production "PK-22" by Poul Kjærholm in original dark brown aniline leather with an amazing deep patina. The leather and canvas upholstery work on these...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970
s
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Soriana Lounge Chair is a classic piece of furniture designed by the Italian designers Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969. It is characterised by its soft, rounded shapes, its comfort...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Planet Swivel Orb Chairs by Sven Ivar Dysthe Norway Rosewood
Chrome
Located in Bensalem, PA
All four chairs included in price. Please look at pictures for overall condition feel free to readout with any questions
Category
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Paolo Buffa Lounge Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Hanover, MA
We are fortunate to have two pair of these incredibly stylish and well crafted lounge chairs attributed to Paolo Buffa.
Each chair is made of ebonized solid walnut and features exaggerated sinewey armrests that stretch from the backrest to the floor and have solid cherry spindle back and distinctive double X spindle detailing under the arms.
The seat deck is woven raffia.
These chairs are quite generously proportioned and comfortable even for a larger man (i.e., yours truly!)
The lose seat...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry, Walnut
$8,700 / set
Beautiful Unique Mid century low sling leather safari Lounge chair by Bruksbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Unique Mid century low sling leather safari lounge Chair by Bruksbo Norwegian Furniture Maker. A Single of very rare safari chair by Brukso / Stranda, Norway. This chair is...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Midcentury Modern Lounge Chairs by Fredrik Kayser, Norway, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant fire place chairs by Fredrik Kayser, with teak frames, beautifully sculpted. Neat size. Backs and seats upholstered with offwhite sheepskin.
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium golden brow...
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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Large Danish Wingback Armchair with Bun Feet 1940
s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic Danish 1940s large scale wingback armchair. We love the sharp yet refined lines. Very comfortable with spring coils in seat cushion and backrest raised on beech wood legs. ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
A Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs Attributed to Tito Agnoli.
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Attributed to iconic Italian designer Tito Agnoli, this sculptural pair of rattan lounge chairs exemplifies mid-century modern elegance with a relaxed, organic touch. Crafted in Ital...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Lounge Chair
Ottoman Ari - by Arne Norell, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Hilversum, NL
Ari lounge chair & ottoman with a chrome steel frame, designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell in 1960. This vintage lounge chair & ottoman are in aniline leather. This leather is na...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Modern Recliner Stressless Lounge Chairs
Ottoman by Ekornes
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous c1970 Stressless Lounge recliner with ottoman by Ekornes of Norway. Brown leather is in excellent condition with a minor crease on the ottoman. Chrome is bright and shiny. M...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Maralunga lounge chairs in purple velvet by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970
Located in amstelveen, NL
Maralunga lounge chairs, original dark velvet upholstery. Vico Magistretti, Cassina, 1973.
The backrest can be raised or lowered for total comfort. It won the Compasso d'Oro award ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Piero Lissoni per Kartell Poltrona Letto "Trix, Italia 2000s
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Naples, IT
Divano letto Trix bianco di Piero Lissoni per Kartell composto da tre diversi elementi collegati da un elegante sistema di elastici in grado di trasformarsi e adattarsi a diversi u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Stone Age-Inspired Lounge Chair by Albino Miranda, Hand-Crafted Resin
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Description: Sofa crafted of fiber reinforced resin in natural aged finish.
The armchair is characterized by its organic shape and incomparable durability.
Designed to withstand ext...
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2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Resin
Arne Norell "Inca" Leather Lounge Safari Chair
By Arne Norell
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Arne Norell Inca Lounge Chair. Sweden, Circa 1970. Solid stained beech frame with original brown leather cushions. Patina on leather. 35w 33d 35h 16seat
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Fritz Hansen Model 1590 Lounge Chair, Denmark 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hellouw, NL
Rare and magnificent; this Model 1590 lounge chair was produced in the 1940s by Fritz Hansen, the famous Danish furniture manufacturer. The Model 1590 lounge chair carries significan...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Elm
Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Kozelka
Kropáček in Long-Haired Icelandic.
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Kozelka & Kropáček in Long-Haired Icelandic Sheepskin, 1940s
This pair of bentwood lounge chairs by Czech designers Karel Kozelka and Antonín Kro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Bentwood
Arne Jacobsen Leather Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Authentic Arne Jacobsen Egg chair for Fritz Hansen. Iconic design made by Arne in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen.
This is a vintage model from the 1960s. In its origina...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Poul M. Volther Lounge Chair, Corona
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul M. Volther lounge chair in original black leather.
Frame of brushed steel.
Model EJ-5 Corona, made by Erik Jørgensen.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Italian Leather Reclining Armchair and Stool
Located in London, GB
A stylish and incredibly comfortable vintage Italian leather reclining armchair and stool. They were made in Italy and date from around the 19...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
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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