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Arnold Madsen Attribution, Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Beech, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sheepskin and beech lounge chair; design and production attributed to Arnold Madsen, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 34.75 in W 23.5 in D 30.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish design created during the 20th century. As these lounge chairs show, furniture created in this
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Midcentury Danish Clam Style Lounge Chair in Luxurious Sheepskin, 1950s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming clam-style lounge chair made in Denmark from stained and varnished beech wood. Recovered
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Nordic Modern Lounge Chairs in Longhair Sheepskin, Finland ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
sheepskin drape beautifully over the lounge chairs, while the brown color provides a lot of depth. This pair
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-Century Scandinavian Lounge Chair in Sheepskin, Scandinavia circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This lounge chair exudes quality and personality from all angles. The basic Scandinavian furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Commissioned Ilmari Tapiovaara Lounge Chairs, Sheepskin, Merivaara 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of chairs by Tapiovaara that are quite rare and were designed for a private residence
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32.68 in W 28.35 in D 34.26 in
1950's Original Fully Restored Danish Clam Chair in Natural Sheepskin
By Skive Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1950's original fully restored Danish clam chair in natural sheepskin by Skive Møbelfabrik
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 32.29 in
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Lounge Chair, Wood, Sheepskin, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and shearling lounge chair attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s.
For
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 35.83 in W 25.4 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish design created during the 20th century. As these lounge chairs show, furniture created in this
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 27.17 in W 31.3 in D 32.68 in
Beautiful 1950s Lounge Chairs, Faux Sheepskin, Mid Century
Located in Miami, FL
Original 1950s lounge chairs, faux sheepskin and black painted wood legs. Faux sheepskin is in good
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood
Danish Mid-Century Lounge \ Club Chairs, Sheepskin, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sherborne, GB
A beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge or club chairs made in Denmark in the 1950's.
This
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Padded Paimio 44 Lounge Chair in Birch & Sheepskin, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
The famous Paimio lounge chair model 41, designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanitarium
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.38 in W 24.81 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Iconic Runar Engblom Vaakuna Chairs in Chocolate brown Sheepskin, 1950s
By Runar Engblom
Located in Helsinki, FI
sit in. The chairs are upholstered with moccha / chocolate brown natural sheepskin
Please note that
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
H 41.74 in W 32.68 in D 37.8 in
Arnold Madsen, Lounge Chair, Shearling, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sheepskin and wood lounge chair designed by Arnold Madsen and produced in Denmark, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Sheepskin
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige shearling and brass lounge chairs, designed and produced in Italy, 1950s
18" seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Brutalist pine lounge chairs by Stig Sandkvist, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Sandqvist
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of brutalistic lounge chairs designed by Stig Sandkvist in Sweden during the 1950s.
Chunky
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
Scandinavian Modern lounge chair by Gösta Jonsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Chunky lounge chair designed and made by Gösta Jonsson, Sweden, during the 1950s.
Upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Midcentury Modern Lounge Chairs by Fredrik Kayser, Norway, 1950s
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant fire place chairs by Fredrik Kayser, with teak frames, beautifully sculpted. Neat
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Danish Modern Folding Chair in Oak and Natural Sheepskin, Preben Thorsen, 1950s
By Morten Olsen & Son
Located in Odense, DK
hinges. The original cushions have been reupholstered in natural sheepskin.
The chair is extensively
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 31.11 in W 25.6 in D 30.32 in
Pair of original loungers in sheepskin by danish cabinet maker - 1950s.
By Gustav Thams
Located in København K, DK
Pair of easy chairs with teak paws and legs. Designed and produced in Denmark in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 25.6 in
Pair of 'Laila' Armchair in sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Listed price is for the pair.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 33.86 in
"Congo" Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, The Netherlands 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Utrecht, NL
upholstery. The soft fibres of the lightweight, feathery shearling drape beautifully over this lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wood
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 35.44 in
Ejvid Johansson, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Shearling, 1950s
By Godtfred Petersen, Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Manhasset, NY
Ejvid Johansson, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Beige Shearling, 1950s
Pair of Model
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
H 32 in W 27.5 in D 27 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Honey Shearling, Stained Wood, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Manhasset, NY
Federico Munari Style, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Lounge or Arm Chairs, Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 35 in W 36 in D 31.5 in
Carlo Broggi, Cantù, Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Shearling, 1950s
By Cantu
Located in Manhasset, NY
Carlo Broggi, Cantù, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Lounge or Slipper Chairs, Sheepskin, 1950s
Rare
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
H 33 in W 28 in D 24 in
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chair, Brass, Shearling, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Manhasset, NY
ISA Bergamo, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chair, Brass, Shearling, 1950s
Organic modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 33 in D 33 in
'Laila' Armchair in Sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent condition. Newly reupholstered in honey colored sheepskin.
Set of 2 available. Listed
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
H 32.29 in W 31.5 in D 34.65 in
Pair of Clam Lounge Chairs in Lambswool, Skive Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s
By Skive Møbelfabrik, Arnold Madsen, Philip Arctander
Located in Odense, DK
The most amazing pair of clam easy chairs made in the style of Arnold Madsen.
These chairs were
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Easy Chair designed by Flemming Lassen Denmark, 1950s
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy Chair designed by Flemming Lassen
Denmark, 1950s.
Sheepskin and oak.
H: 77 cm / 2' 6 3/8"
D
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Shearling Chair by Gunnar Sørlie, Norway 1950s
Located in Bergen, NO
This rare and iconic “Steady” model lounge chair was designed by Norwegian designer Gunnar Sørlie
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Teak
Scandinavian modern 'Teve' chairs by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Pair of easy chairs designed by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag, Ljungs Industrier, Sweden, during the
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 27.56 in W 25.01 in D 24.02 in
Scandinavian modern 'Teve' chairs by Alf Svensson for Bra Bohag, Sweden, 1950s
By Alf Svensson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
1950s.
Model is called 'Teve'.
Body in beach and upholstered in white sheepskin.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 27.56 in W 25.01 in D 24.02 in
“Laila” Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen 'Attr.' for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Utrecht, NL
upholstery that complements the shape and the wooden, tapered legs as well. Sheepskin is the ultimate
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 34.45 in W 32.68 in D 34.65 in
Bruno Mathsson "Pernilla" Chaise Longue Chair in Paper Weave Webbing, 1950s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
Early example of Bruno Mathssons "Pernilla" Chaise Longue made in the 1950s at Firma Karl Mathsson
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
H 35.83 in W 25.6 in D 66.15 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1950s, Newly Upholstered in Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in LEWES, GB
A super pair of lounge chairs, newly upholstered in grey / brown sheepskin, Denmark, 1950s. Fast
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Sheepskin
H 31.3 in W 30.71 in D 32.68 in
Bengt Ruda Triva Lounge Chair in Sheepskin, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bengt Ruda
Located in Amsterdam, NL
of Nordic modernism.
The chair has been expertly reupholstered in premium New Zealand sheepskin
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Modern Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking Swedish Modern lounge chair with bold lines, upholstered with sheepskin. Wooden legs with
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Midcentury "Prag" Lounge Chair by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Denmark, 1950s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant lounge chair and footstool by Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, model called “Prag”. Made from
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 39.38 in W 31.89 in D 34.26 in
Swedish Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, 1950s - Set of 2
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Newly upholstered Swedish Armchairs in a classic and timeless shape. Sheepskin is a soft, bone
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs in Tibetan Sheepskin, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
fibres of the lightweight, feathery Tibetan sheepskin drape beautifully over these lounge chairs, while
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 32.09 in W 27.96 in D 33.47 in
"Nordic" sheepskin lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, Norway, 1950s
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Hägersten, SE
Demountable scissor style lounge chair, model Nordic. Designed by Ingmar Relling and produced in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Lounge Chairs with Sheepskin, Made in Sweden 1950s
By Svante Skogh, AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs upholstered in sheepskin. Designed by Svante Skogh and made by Förenade
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Magnus Stephensen 'Attributed' Lounge Chair Beige Sheepskin Beech Denmark, 1950s
By Magnus Stephensen, Brøndbyøster Møbel & Trævarefabrik A/S
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare "Heart Chair" produced by Brøndbyøster Møbel & Traevarefabrik in Denmark during the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Maple
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 23.63 in
European Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Faux Sheepskin, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity. This lounge chair, with its
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 38.59 in W 33.08 in D 33.86 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Lounge Chair in Sheepskin, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This lounge chair exudes quality and personality from all angles. The basic Scandinavian furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wood
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 31.89 in
Organic Danish Modern Lounge Chairs with Sheepskin, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Organic Danish modern lounge chairs produced during the 1950s. New sheepskin upholstery in honey
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Arnold Madsen 'Attribution', Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rare armless "clam" lounge or slipper chair. Reupholstered in brand new sheepskin / shearling
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Renzo Zavanella, Organic Lounge Chairs, Sheepskin, Walnut, Italy, 1950s
By Renzo Zavanella
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of high-back organic lounge chairs. Designed and produced by Renzo Zavanella for a private
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Sheepskin
Italian Designer, Organic Lounge Chairs, Beige Sheepskin, Wood, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of highly modernist lounge chairs. Designed by an unknown Italian designer, produced 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Fritz Hansen Style Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Covered in Icelandic Sheepskin
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fabulous Fritz Hansen Style Danish 1950s medium size lounge chair covered in super soft Icelandic
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Shearling Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Beech, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Shearling Chair, Sheepskin, Beech, 1950s
Chic modern arm, lounge, or
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Guglielmo Veronesi, Lounge Chairs, Brass, Sheepskin, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic lounge chairs, designed by Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 30 in D 31 in
Italian Modernist Designer, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, White Sheepskin, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of Italian 1950s lounge chairs / arm chairs. Designer pairs soft overstuffed form with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
H 31 in W 27.5 in L 31 in
Arnold Madsen 'Attribution', "Clam" Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rare armless "clam" lounge or slipper chair. Reupholstered in brand new sheepskin / shearling
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 37.5 in W 24 in L 37.5 in
Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Chair, 1950s
By Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central 1, Philip Arctander
Located in London, England
Philip Arctander
"Muslingestolen" aka the clam chair, 1944.
Lounge chair designed in 1944 by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Chair, 1950s
By Vik & Blindheim, Philip Arctander
Located in London, England
Philip Arctander
"Muslingestolen" aka the clam chair, 1944.
Lounge chair designed in 1944 by
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Wing Chair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, England
1940-1950. The legs are stained beechwood and the chair has been completely reconditioned in our London
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Teak, Beech, Denmark, 1950s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in High Point, NC
A high back lounge chair / slipper chair. Designed by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell. Produced in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Teak
H 39 in W 31 in D 37 in
Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell, Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Teak, Beech, Denmark, 1950s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in High Point, NC
A high back lounge chair / armchair. Designed by Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell. Produced in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Teak
H 38.59 in W 29.53 in L 38.59 in
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Lounge Chair, Wood, Sheepskin, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hjort
Located in High Point, NC
A lounge chair, design attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, for reference study model "Mikki
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 34.26 in W 26.38 in L 34.26 in
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1950s Sheepskin Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1950s sheepskin lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1950s sheepskin lounge chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, sheepskin and wood. There are all kinds of 1950s sheepskin lounge chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern 1950s sheepskin lounge chairs are consistently popular styles. Large 1950s sheepskin lounge chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller 1950s sheepskin lounge chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 23 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many 1950s sheepskin lounge chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Philip Arctander, Vik & Blindheim and Hans J. Wegner produced popular 1950s sheepskin lounge chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are 1950s Sheepskin Lounge Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $10,931, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $79,000 highest priced.
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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