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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Guillerme & Chambron Easy Chair in Oak and Green Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s A sculptural easy chair by Guillerme and Chambron that is very well executed and made of solid, carv...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Oak, Wool

Arne F. Tidemand Ruud for Nocraft 'Holmenkollen' Chair with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne F. Tidemand Ruud by A/S Inventar, Gjövik for Norcraft, 'Holmenkollen'/'3030' lounge chair with ottoman, leather, teak, brass, fabric, steel, Norway, 1959 This easy chair with o...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Steffen Syrach-Larsen Rosewood Lounge Chairs, c1960s
Located in London, GB
Steffen Syrach-Larsen - Lounge Chairs, c1960s A pair of incredibly rare rosewood lounge chairs produced by Gustav Bertelsen in Denmark in the 1960s. Th...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn Pair of Lounge Chairs in Cane and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn, pair of lounge chairs, walnut, beech, cane, fabric, Germany, 1956 These organically shaped lounge chairs by Hartmut Lohmeyer showcase a wide open wood...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Cane, Beech, Walnut

Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Down' Lounge Chair in Striped Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, lounge chair model 'Down', fabric, lacquered wood, Italy, 1973 This design truly resembles the ethos of the seventies – a bright and bold era...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Lounge Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, lounge chair, poplar, ash, beech, rush, France, 1940s. Decorative lounge chair designed by Charles Dudouyt. The frame has multiple carved details that add up to a c...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Rush, Ash, Beech, Poplar

Vittorio Varo for I.P.E. Pair of 'Cigno' Lounge Chairs in Checkered Upholstery
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E., pair of lounge chairs model 'Cigno, fabric, chrome-plated metal, Italy, 1968. The Italian designer Vittorio Varo created a striking design that adds a vib...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Joe Colombo ‘Elda’ Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather and Black Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chair model ‘Elda’, fiberglass, leather, Italy, design 1963, later production. The ‘Elda’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian desi...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fiberglass

Guillerme & Chambron "Petronille" Lounge Chair in Oak and Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, ‘Petronille’ lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1965 This sculptural lounge chair named ‘Petronille’ is designed by Guillerme et Chambron. Th...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Italian Organic Lounge Chair in Khaki Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, velvet, plastic, Italy, 1970s Eccentric lounge chair of Italian origin. The design reminds of the anatomy of the flower with its ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Plastic

Vico Magistretti for Cassina Pair of ‘Carimate’ Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, pair of ‘Carimate’ lounge chairs, lacquered beech, bouclé, Italy, designed circa 1960 The ‘Carimate’ lounge chair ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Wood

Lounge Chair with Off-White Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, stained beech, fabric, Czech Republic, 1950s. This beautifully designed lounge chair holds a striking construction by means of the sculpted elements discernible in th...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Danish Easy Chair in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s. This easy chair with its soft edges, tufted lines, and sturdy shape is typical for Danish design of the Art Deco period. The imposing, hi...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Danish Art Deco Lounge Chair in Olive Green Velvet and Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, velvet, elm, Denmark, circa. 1940 This lounge chair of Danish origin comes with an olive green velvet upholstery that beautifully blends in with the warm tone of the ...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Elm

Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren Pair of 'Our Lady' Lounge Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, 'Our Lady' pair of lounge chairs, teak, fabric, Sweden, 1950s. Very interesting pair of Swedish lounge chairs by Carl Malmsten in off-white and past...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Fabric

Knoll Antimott Lounge Chair in Off-White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Knoll Antimott, lounge chair, alcantara, chrome, Germany, 1960s Somewhere between 1925-1929 Wilhelm Knoll developed a patented system of seating named 'Antimott'. The line consisted...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Danish Wingback Chair in Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, stained beech legs, fabric, Denmark, 1950s. This archetypical wingback chair of the 1950s is both extremely comfortable and pleasing to the eyes. This easy chair wi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Italian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, leather, chrome, Italy, 1970s. This pair of lounge chairs truly radiates Italian design of the seventies. The use of soft cognac leather combined with striking geome...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Rare Antti Nurmesniemi for Palace Hotel Lounge Chair in Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Antti Nurmesniemi for Palace Hotel, Helsinki, lounge chair, leatherette, fabric, lacquered birch, Finland, 1952 In 1952, the distinguished Finnish designer Antti Nurmesniemi conceived this chair exclusively for the Palace Hotel, situated in the city of Helsinki. Simultaneously with the Helsinki Olympics, the Palace Hotel commenced its operations. The building is designed by the accomplished architects Viljo Revell...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Faux Leather, Birch

French Art Deco Club Chair in Burgundy Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, wood, France, 1930s This armchair of French origin undoubtedly breathes the Art Deco Period of the 1930s. The chair features beautiful streamlined lines and s...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Carlo De Carli for Cinova Pair of '915' Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo De Carli for Cinova, pair of '915' lounge chairs with ottoman, chrome-plated steel, cognac leather, Italy, design 1969 Beautiful set of armchairs and ottoman designed by Ita...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Arne Tidemand for AS Inventar/ Norcraf 'Holmenkollen' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne F. Tidemand for Norcraft, 'Holmenkollen' lounge chair, leather, teak, Norway, 1959 This easy chair is designed by Norwegian designer Arne F. Tidemand Ruud and produced by Norwe...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Vladimir Kagan 'Capricorn' Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan, pair of 'Capricorn' lounge chairs, lacquered metal, United States, circa. 1958 The ‘Capricorn’ chair epitomizes a splendid constructio...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Russell Woodard Pair of White 'Sculptura' Patio Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Russell Woodard, pair of 'Sculptura' patio chairs, wrought iron, white lacquer, United States, 1950s. These 'Sculptura' patio chairs are designed by Russell Woodard. Executed in iro...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Vittorio Varo for I.P.E. 'Cigno' Lounge Chairs in Striped Upholstery
By IPE
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Varo for I.P.E., lounge chairs model 'Cigno, fabric, chrome-plated metal, Italy, 1968. The Italian designer Vittorio Varo created a striking design that adds a vibrant all...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Sheepskin and Peartree Easy Chairs by Rolf Engströmer, 1934
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning and important set of easy chairs made in 1934 by Rolf Engströmer. This is a unique pair designed and executed for the library in book publisher Kaj Bonnier's villa on Djurgården in Stockholm, built in 1930 according to drawings by architect...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Pearwood

Florence Knoll for Knoll International Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, lounge chair, model '51', teak, fabric, United States, 1955 This slipper chair model 51 is designed by Florence Knoll. The teak frame of the chair is sleek in form. The angled seat is placed upon the squared-off frame. Maximum seating comfort is ensured by the wide seat and tilted backrest. Florence Knoll (1917-) was trained as an architect and had a sense of style from a very young age. In 1936 she met Alvar Aalto and was trained by Marcel Breuer, Walter Gropius and Mies van der Rohe. This meant that although she was barely out of her teens, she was educated by the best of the European modernists. When she arrived in New York Knoll worked on interior projects (being the only female) which is how she came to know Hans Knoll. When Florence joined Knoll, the planning unit started. Florence also made sure that the designs where more 'American Modernist' instead of Scandinavian, When Hans Knoll died she...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Eero Saarinen ‘Womb’ Lounge Chair in Red and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Womb' easy chair, fabric, coated steel, United States, design 1948 This shelled, cushioned lounge chair ‘Womb’ was designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Unique Valzania Pair of Lounge Chairs in Parchment and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Valzania, pair of lounge chairs, parchment, fabric, lacquered wood, Italy, circa 1940 These exquisite pair of armchairs are crafted by Valzania around 1940. This chair is a unique p...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Goatskin, Fabric, Wood

Yrjö Kukkapuro Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Fiberglass and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Hiami, lounge chair model '418N' with ottoman model '812J', leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s. Organic shaped lounge chair with ottoman by Finnish designer Yrj...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fiberglass

Guarnacci, Padovano & Claudio Vagnoni 'Duna' Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano and Claudio Vagnoni for 1P, pair of lounge chairswith ottoman, model 'Duna' plastic, faux leather, Italy, 1969 This chair and ottoman is designed by...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Faux Leather, Plastic

I.P.E. 'Corolla' Modular Lounge Chair in Geometric Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
I.P.E., lounge chair model 'Corolla', chrome-plated steel, fabric, Italy, 1970s. A striking design that will add a vibrant allure to your room and intensifies the experience of r...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

French Art Deco Club Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, wood, France, 1930s This armchair of French origin undoubtedly breathes the Art Deco Period of the 1930s. The chair features beautiful streamlined lines and...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Scandinavian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Mint Green Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, teak, fabric, Scandinavia, 1950s. These elegant dining chairs with armrests are both stately and modest. These Scandinavian chairs have a teak frame with a beautiful visible grain. The armrests are nicely shaped in an organic way. The seat and backrest are upholstered in a soft mint green fabric. The high back runs all the way from the top to the seat, giving this pair a stately, solemn appearance. The back of these chairs is slightly bent backwards...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, easy chairs, model '4410', patinated leather, beech, Denmark, designed in 1957 These high quality lounge chairs are characterized by a stylish timele...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 'Saturnus' Armchair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Saturnus' lounge chair, leather, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s. Stunning easy chair in patinated black leather and fiberglass by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkap...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fiberglass

Early Pierre Chapo 'S10X' Armchair in Cognac Leather and Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, armchair model 'S10X', elm, leather, France, circa 1964. This design is an early edition, created according to the original craft methodology of Pierre Chapo. This comfortable armchair in solid elmwood and cognac saddle leather features a wonderful and rich patina. The chair is therefore especially interesting as the ageing of the leather creates an authentic feel. The chair is based on Chapo's 48 x 72 assembly principle. The S10 chair is most likely a reference to Corbusier's LC2. It was a very popular chair...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Elm

Roberto Lucci & Paolo Orlandini for Elam 'Farfalla' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roberto Lucci and Paolo Orlandini for Elam, lounge chair model 'Le Farfalla', lacquered steel, fabric, plastic, Italy, design 1974 The designer duo Ro...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Steel

De Sede Lounge Chair in Camel Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede lounge chair, model 'S231', patinated leather, chromed metal, Switzerland, 1960s This lovely and stylish chair is based on a solid const...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Pair of Armchairs by Maurice Rinck in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maurice Rinck, pair of lounge chairs, reddish brown leather, beech, France, 1940s Grand and comfortable set of two club chairs in leather upholstery. Truly extraordinary and luxurious chairs...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Leather

Hans J. Wegner Pair of Easy Chairs in Blue Upholstery and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen, pair of lounge chairs, model 'AP-16', fabric, oak, Denmark, 1951. Pair of armchairs with oak frame designed by the Danish master Hans J. Wegner. This m...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design Inc. Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, pair of swivel lounge chairs, teak, fabric, United States, 1960s. This extraordinary pair of lounge chair is designed by Danish designer Jens Risom...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum Armchairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, lounge chairs, model 'SZ 02', leather, brushed steel, The Netherlands, 1965 These modern, Minimalist easy chairs are made of a tubular brushed steel...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar design - Karu lounge chair A custom-made lounge chair developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Elegant Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Yellow Velvet and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, velvet, stained ash, Italy, 1950s. This lovely pair of Italian lounge chairs is characterized by a sophisticated aesthetic due to its curvaceous lines and round...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Ash

Unique Art Deco Armchair in Botanical Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, fabric, dark stained wood, Italy, 1930s Not often one will come across such a delightful Art Deco armchair in original upholstery which is in overall good condition. Its b...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Lounge Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Arne Vodder for Kircodan, lounge chair, teak, leather, Denmark, 1950s This lounge chair of Danish origin is organically shaped. This is discernible in the teak frame b...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Bröderna Anderssons Lounge Chair in Teak and Light Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bröderna Anderssons, lounge chair, velvet, teak, Denmark, 1950s A deep dark frame in wood curves around the seat and backrest. The chair is upholstered in a soft blue velvet that is...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Velvet

Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, Mohair Yardage: 6 yards, 5.5 meters condition Craft Associates Modern lounge chair - 2002 - The Parallax...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Walnut

Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, stained beech, Czech Republic, 1960s These well-proportioned armchairs are clear in their appearance with angular shapes and striking lines dominating...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Pair of Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
Dagmar design Model 54 lounge chair A pair of custom made lounge chairs developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is avai...
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2010s British Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Lounge Chair in Woven Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most, lounge chair, leather, brass, Italy, 1970s. Rare lounge chair designed by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most. A hallmark for this refined piece of furniture is the woven leather upholstery...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Early Model Finn Juhl for France & Søn Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, pair of lounge chairs early model '136', teak, fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1959. Very honest and open design by the Danish architect and designer Finn J...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Danish Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s Sculptural egg-shaped lounge chair made in Denmark in the 1960s. This wingback chair is a wonderful example of Scandinavian design, featur...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Unique Art Deco Armchairs in Botanical Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, fabric, dark stained wood, Italy, 1930s Not often one will come across such a delightful pair of Art Deco armchairs in original upholstery which is in overall good condit...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Charles Dudouyt Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Rush Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, pair of lounge chairs, poplar, ash, beech, rush, France, 1940s. Decorative lounge chairs designed by Charles Dudouyt. The frame has multiple carved details that add up to a complex whole. Carved lines and circular ends, straight and round parts come together to form a rather striking Art Deco chair. A special feature is the flexible backrest that can be moved all the way towards the seat. Webbed...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

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Rush, Ash, Beech, Poplar

Relaxing Bouclé Armchair with Curvy Silhouette
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Armchair featuring an enveloping composition of shapes, it’s thorough embrace is perfect for relaxed seating. The arms support the light structure, as the curvy elements of the seat ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé

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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