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Westnova - Ingmar Relling 'Siesta' Lounge Chair
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Bern, CH
Ingmar Relling 'Siesta' Lounge Chair. Bent plywood frame with sling black leather seat pads
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Scandinavian Modern Siesta Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling, Norway 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Bergen, NO
This iconic Siesta lounge chair, designed by renowned Norwegian designer Ingmar Relling in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in
1960s Danish Modern Leather Siesta Lounge Chairs- Set of 2
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of stunning siesta lounge chairs crafted by renowned designer Ingmar Relling and expertly
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1960’s, Norwegian Design, "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling, Leather
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Tarm, 82
Original 1960’s mid century ‘Siesta’ lounge chair by Norwegian designer Ingmar Relling for Westnofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
H 38.98 in W 25.2 in D 33.47 in
Norwegian Siesta Lounge Chair Ottomane by Ingmar Relling for Rybo
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ottoman for Rybo Siesta Chair. This is the official reissue of the classic chair of the Norwegian
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, leather.
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Lounge chair model "Siesta" in original
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 33.47 in
Pair Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Tan Leather Siesta Lounge Chairs by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Modern leather High lounge chairs by Westnofa.
(2) Westnofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Birch
H 39 in W 27 in D 34 in
1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, leather.
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design, relax chair model 'Siesta' by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Original good
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
H 38.59 in W 25.2 in D 33.08 in
1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, leather.
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design, relax chair model 'Siesta' by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Original good
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
H 38.59 in W 25.2 in D 33.08 in
Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
, width 64cm.
A beautiful lounge chair, designed by Ingmar Relling and produced in Norway by the renowned
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 37.01 in W 25.2 in D 31.5 in
Pair of lowback "Siesta" lounge chairs in rust toned leather + beech
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway
Designer: Ingmar Relling
Manufacturer: Westnofa
Era: 1965
Materials: Leather, Beech
Measurements: 25" wide x 31.5" deep x 32″ tall
Condition: In excellent original co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
1970’s, Norwegian design, "Siesta" lounge chair by Ingmar Relling, black leather
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design, relax chair model 'Siesta' by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. Original good
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
H 38.59 in W 24.02 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Ingmar Relling for Westnofa High Back “Siesta” Lounge Chairs With Footre
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of Ingmar Relling brown leather and wood high back Siesta chairs with footrests for
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 38.5 in W 26 in D 61 in
Set of 3 Mid-Century Norwegian Siesta Lounge Chairs and Glass Side Table Set
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Hamburg, DE
westnofa designed by ingmar relling in the 60s.
siesta chair is a very comfortable lounge armchair. The
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 31.5 in W 25.59 in D 1,000,000 in
Rare Scandinavian lounge chair 'Siesta' by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, 1950s
By Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
'Siesta' lounge chair designed by Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. A bold organic design that still allures
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 38.59 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
Erhardsen & Andersen, "Siesta" Chair with Ottoman, Black Leather, Lounge Chair
By Erhardsen & Andersen
Located in Toledo, OH
chrome base with matching ottoman. Unlabeled. Three piece cushions on the chair. "Siesta" lounge chair
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36.5 in W 31 in D 30 in
Norwegian Siesta Lounge Chair Ottoman Leather Cushion by Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Hamburg, DE
Original leather cushion for the Siesta Chair Ottoman by Westnofa. Official proof of authenticity
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
H 3.54 in W 25.2 in D 20.47 in
Midcentury "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model
- very confortable
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Solid Wood Lounge Chair with Reclining Seat
By Laura Noriega
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
"Siesta" lounge chair, a spacious, sturdy and low chair perfect for lounging carved from solid oak
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Black Siesta Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 196
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in DE MEERN, NL
chair's prominence in the room's design.
The Mid-Century "SIESTA" Armchair by Ingmar Relling for Westnova
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Grey Leather Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 1960s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in DE MEERN, NL
design with exceptional craftsmanship, look no further than the Grey Leather Siesta Lounge Chair by
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Plywood, Lacquer
H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Solid Wood Lounge Chair with Reclining Seat
By Laura Noriega
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
"Siesta" lounge chair, a spacious, sturdy and low chair perfect for lounging carved from solid oak
Category
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Oak
Very Rare Midcentury Lounge Chair Siesta, Westnofa, Norway, 1960s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type
- early model
- faux leather with patina
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-Century “Siesta” Leather Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful bent wood high-back “Siesta” Westnofa leather, lounge chair. Designed by Ingmar Relling
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 38.5 in W 24.5 in D 33.5 in
Westnofa Mid Century Siesta Norwegian Bentwood and Leather Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Westnofa Mid Century Siesta Norwegian Bentwood and Leather Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 38 in W 25.75 in D 32 in
Pair of Ingmar Relling Siesta Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Highland, IN
A beautiful pair of classic "Siesta" chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa. The cantilevered
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 2 Norwegian Siesta Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Ingmar Relling, 60s
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Hamburg, DE
armchair. The siesta chair is a really very comfortable lounge armchair. Especially in this version with
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 39.37 in W 26.77 in D 32.28 in
Pair of 'Siesta' Chairs with Ottomans
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of Italian chrome and leather lounge chairs are tufted and come with two matching
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Easy Chair Model Siesta Produced by JIO Möbler in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair with stool model Siesta by unknown designer. Produced by JIO Möbler in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Oak
Sought After Vintage Original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling Bentwood Siesta Chairs
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
Retro vintage original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling designed bentwood unusual light wood siesta
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Fabric, Leather
H 38.98 in W 28.75 in D 33.47 in
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, chair with footstool model "Siesta".
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling. Lounge chair with footstool model "Siesta". Original
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
H 31.89 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Siesta Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Norway, 1960s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Siesta High-Back Lounge Chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1960s
Features, Teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Teak
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa MCM Siesta Norwegian White Leather Bentwood Chair
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Mid Century Siesta Norwegian White Leather Bentwood Lounge Chair
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 31.25 in W 25.25 in D 30 in
"Siesta" Chair in Original Condition, Igmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1970's
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an absolutely stunning "Siesta Chair" in rare 100% original, vintage condition.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 31 in W 25 in D 30 in
Pair of Relling Highback Siesta Chairs in Beige Leather with Matching Ottoman
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great pair of highback Siesta chairs in light grey leather with one matching ottoman and light
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 38.5 in W 25.25 in D 28 in
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta" for Westnofa, original
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta" for Westnofa. Lounge chair in original
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
H 38.98 in W 26.38 in D 34.65 in
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling, model "Siesta" for Westnofa, original
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, model "Siesta". Original good condition: no
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
H 31.89 in W 24.81 in D 30.32 in
Kaufeld Siesta 62 lounge chair with ottoman by Jacques Brule
By Hans Kaufeld, Brûle
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Siesta 62 comes in an extravagant finish of black leather and a high-quality, fur-like fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Fur
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Siesta Chaise Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
What a find. Offered is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern high-back patio lounge chairs . These
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Norwegian Design, Ingmar Relling, "Siesta" Lounge Chair, Refreshed
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Tarm, DK
Norwegian design, Ingmar Relling, "Siesta" lounge chair, refreshed leather. Produced by Norwegian
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Brown Leather Westnofa Siesta Lounge Chair Scandinavian Modern Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, a brown leather Westnofa Siesta lounge chairs by Ingmar Relling
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Brown Leather Westnofa Siesta Lounge Chair Scandinavian Modern Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, A brown leather Westnofa Siesta lounge chairs by Ingmar Relling
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Siesta Lounge Chairs
By Ingmar Relling
Located in New Haven, CT
lounge chairs, designed by Ingmar Relling in 1965.
This well recognized design is a "timeless" modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Siesta Lounge Chair in Black Leather Design by Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Fasetti
Located in Hollola, FI
Siesta is a lounge chair designed by Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs in 1952. This sumptuous chair is
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 40.56 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Siesta Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather Design by Carl-Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Fasetti
Located in Hollola, FI
Siesta is a lounge chair designed by Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs in 1952. This sumptuous chair is
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 40.56 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ingmar Relling "Siesta" lounge chair - Flora edition, high back
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The rare and unique FLORA edition of the classic SIESTA lounge chairs was made in 2005 to celebrate
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Siesta Lounge Chair by Jio Möbler, Sweden
By Jio
Located in Alvesta, SE
Rare lounge chair and ottoman from Jio Möbler in Jönköping, Sweden, circa 1960.
This chair is
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Foam, Teak
Vintage Homecrest Mid-century Wire Banana "Siesta" Lounge Chair, swivels & rock
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
Homecrest Siesta Bottemiller banana chaise lounge chair.
Works great still
made of Wrought Iron
it
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
H 34 in W 26 in D 60 in
Vintage Homecrest Mid-century Wire Banana "Siesta" Lounge Chair, swivels & rock
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
Homecrest Siesta Bottemiller banana chaise lounge chair.
Works great still
made of Wrought Iron
it
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
H 34 in W 26 in D 60 in
Rare Steel “Siesta” Chair by Igmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare steel frame and leather “Siesta” lounge chair designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa of
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cut Steel
4 Vintage Original Siesta Leather Chairs by Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Asker, 30
1960s midcentury Siesta lounge chair by Norwegian designer Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Westnofa Siesta Bentwood Lounge Chair Designed by Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Westnofa Siesta bentwood lounge chair designed by Ingmar Relling
This easy chair was designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Westnofa Siesta Bentwood Lounge Chair Designed by Ingmar Relling with Footstool
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Westnofa Siesta bentwood lounge chair with matching footstool
designed by Ingmar Relling
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 38.98 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
1960s Ingmar Relling for Westnofa "Siesta High" Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s Scandinavian Westnofa “Siesta” high lounge chair and ottoman. Leather detachable cushions
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Siesta High Back Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1960s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Wijnegem, Antwerpen
Beautiful vintage lounge chair designed by Ingmar Relling in Norway.
Black leather version in good
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Hans Kaufeld Siesta 62 with Ottoman, Leather Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Hans Kaufeld Siesta 62 with ottoman, black leather lounge chair, Mid-Century Modern, swivel chair
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 34.26 in W 35.04 in D 37.8 in
Siesta Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
leather at the chairs armrests. The wood is in excellent condition
Actually we have a fitting Siesta
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Two Vintage Siesta Armchairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage design
A set of two 'Siesta' armchairs
Black leather and rosewood frames
Designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Eckart Muthesius "Siesta" Red Reclining Deck Chair
By Eckart Muthesius
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Reclining “Siesta” Deck Chair With Adjustable Headrest and Footrest By Architect and Interior
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Westnofa “Siesta” Lounge chairs - a Pair
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of mid century modern ‘siesta’ lounge chairs by Westnofa Furniture of Norway. Original brown
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
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Siesta Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the siesta lounge chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each siesta lounge chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect siesta lounge chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A siesta lounge chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made siesta lounge chair over the years, but those crafted by Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture and Hans & Wassili Luckhardt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Siesta Lounge Chair?
A siesta lounge chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,633, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $11,651.
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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