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Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century modern stunning, beautiful, high quality walnut framed lounge chair model 2406-C
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Walnut

Unusual Orange Chrome Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Selig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning large-scale chrome lounge chair. We have restored this piece with new foam and high end
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Excellent Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Flair
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent chrome flat bar lounge chair. This chair has been newly reupholstered within the last
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Beautiful Pair of Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful lounge chairs in excellent condition. Quality craftsmanship with many great details
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Stunning Pair of Directional Croissant Swivel Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Directional
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Directional crescent roll tufted swivel lounge chairs. These wonderful chairs are
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Handsome Milo Baughman Directional Cube Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Milo Baughman for Directional even arm cube lounge chair. This chair was re-upholstered
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Barrel Back Chrome Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Flair
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of barrel back chrome flat bar lounge chairs. These chairs are in vintage condition
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Stunning Pair Harvey Probber Cube Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Harvey Probber cube chairs with plinth base. The original fabric has some minor
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Lovely Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely labeled Adrian Pearsall tall back lounge chair. This chair will need to be re-upholstered
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Adrian Pearsall Angular Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Simply scrumptious pair of Adrian Pearsall angular and sculptural lounge chair. I really feel like
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Lovely Pair of Directional Croissant Swivel Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Directional
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Directional croissant barrel back swivel chairs. This pair will need to be
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Stunning Pair Chinoiserie Barrel Back Rosewood Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of barrel back Chinoiserie rosewood lounge chairs. These Fine chairs are upholstered
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Fantastic Danish Modern Paddle Arm Teak Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Danish modern paddle arm teak lounge chair. This piece retains its original woven
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Restored Milo Baughman Lounge Chairs: Mid-Century Elegance Meets Modern Comfort
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
17 inches, these chairs offer both style and functionality. Ideal for adding mid-century charm to any
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Original & Genuine Eero Saarinen For Knoll ‘Womb’ Lounge Chair Mid Century
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Cambridge, GB
become a mid century icon. The purpose of the Womb chair was to deliver the best resting positions
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Handsome Pair Cy Mann Chrome Cube Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Cy Mann, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Baughman but both are brilliant mid-century designers! This pair retains their original purple woven fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Unusual Pair Mastercraft Asian Horseshoe Back Brass Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Mastercraft brass Asian style horseshoe back lounge chairs. These pair are quite
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Pod Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern, Pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist pod lounge chairs. Chairs retain their original red woven
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Epoxy Resin

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut lounge chairs. Wonderful large-scale barrel
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Gorgeous Pair of Harvey Probber Style Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Harvey Probber style tall back lounge chairs. The original fabric is in very nice
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Milo Baughman Style Chrome Flatbar Barrel-Back Lounge Chair, Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational pair of Milo Baughman style chrome flatbar barrel back lounge chairs. These chair have
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Robert Haussmann Stendig Upholstery and Steel Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Robert Haussmann
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Robert Haussmann for Stendig, upholstery and steel lounge chair. Haussmann inspired by LeCorbusier
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fabulous Pair of Kroehler, 1950s Swivel Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Kroehler, 1950s swivel chairs. These chairs have recently been re-upholstered with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Mastercraft Asian Inspired Faux Bamboo Brass Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair Asian-inspired Mastercraft modern lounge chairs with brass frame and vintage cushions
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

5 Stars Italy Patio Adjustable Reclining Sun-friendly Lounge Chairs Mid Century
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Outdoor Reclining Sun Lounge Chairs by Five Stars Italy offer a perfect blend of comfort and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Charles Pfister - Knoll, Tuxedo Club or Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Classics
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful black fabric on original upholstered pair of Knoll club chairs. Clean, almost like new
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Rare Pair of Signed Harvey Probber Cube Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding and rare signed Harvey Probber pair of cube lounge chairs. This unusual pair rests on
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Unusual Pair Henry Glass Style Barrel Back Tub Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair of Henry Glass style barrel back tub lounge chairs. We love the lower profile barrel
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Handsome Pair of John Stuart Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of labeled John Stuart swivel barrel back lounge chairs. These chair provide
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Fantastic Pair of Erwin-Lambeth Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Mode
By Erwin-Lambeth
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Erwin-Lambeth chrome flat bar lounge chairs. Wow-these chairs are so rare-just
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Of Milo Baughman Style Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chairs Mid-century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Milo Baughman style chrome flatbar lounge chairs. This pair is perfect for the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Lounge Chair Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Brown Oak Plum Upholstered New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Upholstered lounge chair. Velvet plum color fabric. Solid oak and handmade. Description: Lounge
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Velvet

Excellent Pair of Milo Baughman Style Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Milo Baughman style chrome flat bar lounge chairs. The pink printed fabric is
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Yngve Ekström for Swedese Pair of Pine Lounge Chairs Mid Century
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A 'Dymling' pair of pine chairs by Yngve Ekström for Swedese, Sweden, 1970s. Great condition, super
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Mastercraft Asian Inspired Faux Bamboo Brass Lounge Chair, Mid-Century
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Asian-inspired Mastercraft modern lounge chair with brass frame and vintage cushions. The curved
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Brown Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Classic and timeless design authentic Krefeld brown leather lounge chair. Mid-Century Modern was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Hardwood, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Krefeld Lounge Chairs Pair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Classic and timeless design authentic pair of Krefeld lounge chairs. Mid-Century Modern was
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Hardwood, Plywood

Mid-Century Black Fabric Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Comfortable mid-century modern black fabric lounge chairs with brass crossed legs. (Please
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Lounge Chair in Floral Fabric
Located in Tarleton, GB
Lounge chair Great shape, colours and textures.  This is a circa Mid-1960s lounge chair. We
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid-Century Lounge Chair in Floral Fabric
Mid-Century Lounge Chair in Floral Fabric
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 30.32 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Red Fabric Beech Lounge Chair 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage lounge chair or club chair from beech and red woolen fabric 1950s. A
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Ilmari Lappalainen, Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Floral Fabric
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Stamford, CT
Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Laila Lounge Chairs, Floral Fabric, Beechwood
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric Covered Mid Century Lounge Chair
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great mid century chair with the iconic Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. This chair came from a upholstery
Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Wood and Blue Fabric Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of two vintage modern lounge chairs. The chairs are upholstered in a light baby blue colored
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Boucle Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian mid-century lounge chairs upholstered in boucle fabric.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Walnut and White Boucle Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs. Chairs have solid walnut legs, seats are recovered in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large mid-century modern lounge chair with tufted back. Vintage armchair fully upholstered on
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chair
H 37.5 in W 28 in D 35.25 in
Large Lounge Chairs, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
have been reupholstered in a mottled gray fabric.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Large Lounge Chairs, Mid-20th Century
Large Lounge Chairs, Mid-20th Century
H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 37.41 in
Set of Five Beige Fabric Mid Century Lounge Chairs, Italy 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Five Beige Fabric Mid century lounge chairs/sofa, Italy 1970 This design is characterized
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian Mid-century Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Pair of finely crafted and recently upholstered vintage Italian lounge chairs -sculptural design
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century modern lounge chairs designed and manufactured in the United States circa
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs
H 31.5 in W 33.25 in D 28 in
Mid Century Iron Lounge Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Iron Lounge Chair with custom cushion in a blue and strip ticking like material. Great
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Iron Lounge Chair
Mid Century Iron Lounge Chair
H 29 in W 29 in D 30.5 in
Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique vintage modern lounge chairs. These plush lounge chairs are upholstered in a comfy fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chairs
Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chairs
H 38 in W 30 in D 38 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique vintage modern lounge chairs. These plush lounge chairs are upholstered in a comfy fabric
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
H 41 in W 30 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. Featuring textured designer linen fabric. Price includes
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
H 28 in W 31 in D 30 in
Pair of Mid-Century White Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Awesome pair of plush lounge chairs with a funky, snakeskin-like fabric. Oversized, cushy seats
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Modern Vintage Maple Green Fabric Sculptural Lounge Chairs Pair 1950
By Carlo Mollino
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage lounge chairs a pair from maple tree and spruce design in style of Carlo
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning midcentury lounge chairs were designed and manufactured in the united states circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
H 27 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair, Beige Fabric, Wood and Rope, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian lounge chair, beige fabric, wood and rope, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Wood

Mid Century Lounge Chair by Smidek
Located in Tarleton, GB
Smidek Lounge Chair Experience the perfect blend of mid-century design and modern craftsmanship
Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid Century Lounge Chair by Smidek
Mid Century Lounge Chair by Smidek
H 33.86 in W 24.81 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs New Black/White Geometric Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This pair of chairs will be perfect for any high end Mid-Century Modern interior. They used to be
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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Lounge Chair Midcentury Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of lounge chair midcentury fabric for your home. An item from our selection of lounge chair midcentury fabric — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 241 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of lounge chair midcentury fabric you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of lounge chair midcentury fabric — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of lounge chair midcentury fabric, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Miroslav Navratil, Silleria La Malinche and Cassina each produced at least one beautiful piece of lounge chair midcentury fabric that is worth considering.

How Much is a Lounge Chair Midcentury Fabric?

Prices for a piece of lounge chair midcentury fabric can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $221 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,159.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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.