Vladimir Kagan Slipper Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Gold Leaf, Iron
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches
Leather
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Hardwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass
2010s American Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Opal, Brass
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Burl, Poplar
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Marble, Spelter
2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Burl
1990s Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Slipper Chairs
Chenille, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Lucite
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs
Burl, Fiberglass, Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues
Chenille, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chenille, Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Birch
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Oak, Bouclé
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cherry, Wool
Vintage 1940s Danish Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1940s Finnish Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Sheepskin
1990s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
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.
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