Lounge Chairs
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Beech
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery, Cane
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Ash, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Ash, Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Beech
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Leather
2010s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
1940s Czech Streamlined Moderne Vintage Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Walnut
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wood, Leather
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Hardwood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Steel
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s North American Louis XV Vintage Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Beech
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Willow
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass, Wood
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Bouclé
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s American Campaign Vintage Lounge Chairs
Metal
1940s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
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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