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Late 20th Century Maple Lounge Chairs

Vintage Postmodern Maple Wood Spindle Barrel Back Tapered Leg Lounge Arm Chair
Vintage Postmodern Maple Wood Spindle Barrel Back Tapered Leg Lounge Arm Chair

Vintage Postmodern Maple Wood Spindle Barrel Back Tapered Leg Lounge Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Postmodern Maple Wood Spindle Barrel Back Tapered Leg Lounge Arm Chair. Circa...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Maple

1993 Frank Gehry for Knoll Power Play Lounge Arm Chair in Maple
1993 Frank Gehry for Knoll Power Play Lounge Arm Chair in Maple

1993 Frank Gehry for Knoll Power Play Lounge Arm Chair in Maple

By Frank Gehry, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Power Play Lounge Chair, originally designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll in 1992. This particular example was produced in the United States and dates to the year 1993. The scu...

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1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Maple

Pair Frank Gehry Power Play Chairs, Ottomans for Knoll, Signed, Great Condition.
Pair Frank Gehry Power Play Chairs, Ottomans for Knoll, Signed, Great Condition.

Pair Frank Gehry Power Play Chairs, Ottomans for Knoll, Signed, Great Condition.

By Frank Gehry, Knoll

Located in Kansas City, MO

Pair (two) Power play chairs and ottomans designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll in very good condition. There are no chips, cracks or repairs to the wood slats. Little if any signs of us...

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1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Frank Gehry Power Play Chair and Ottoman for Knoll
Frank Gehry Power Play Chair and Ottoman for Knoll

Frank Gehry Power Play Chair and Ottoman for Knoll

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Power play chair and ottoman designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll. Inspired by the surprising strength of the apple crates he played on as a child, Frank Gehry created his thoroughl...

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Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs

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Maple

1988 Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture Postmodern Cube Dining Chairs w/ Arms
1988 Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture Postmodern Cube Dining Chairs w/ Arms

1988 Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture Postmodern Cube Dining Chairs w/ Arms

By Brian Kane, Metropolitan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Postmodern Cubed Case Chair, designed by Brian Kane for the Metropolitan Furniture Corporation in 1988. The listed price includes one chair, and we have three available for...

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

One of a Kind Sculptural 1990's Lounge Chair
One of a Kind Sculptural 1990's Lounge Chair

One of a Kind Sculptural 1990's Lounge Chair

Located in Weesp, NL

Introducing a Work of Art: The 1990's Lounge Chair Elevate your space with a true masterpiece of design - the one-of-a-kind 1990's lounge chair. This extraordinary piece transcends ...

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1990s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Baker Furniture Contemporary Upholstered Lounge Chair
Baker Furniture Contemporary Upholstered Lounge Chair

Baker Furniture Contemporary Upholstered Lounge Chair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous contemporary upholstered club chair or lounge chair By Baker Furniture , "Milling Road" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 41"W x 43"D x 34"H. Seat heigh...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Frank Gehry Power Play Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, Signed, Great Condition
Frank Gehry Power Play Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, Signed, Great Condition

Frank Gehry Power Play Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, Signed, Great Condition

By Knoll, Frank Gehry

Located in Kansas City, MO

Power play chair and ottoman designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll in very close to new condition. There are no chips, cracks or repairs to the wood slats. Little if any signs of use. Th...

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1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Maple

Frank Gehry Power Play Chair for Knoll, Black Lacquered
Frank Gehry Power Play Chair for Knoll, Black Lacquered

Frank Gehry Power Play Chair for Knoll, Black Lacquered

By Knoll, Frank Gehry

Located in Chicago, IL

Frank Gehry Power Play chair. Hard maple, black finish. Frame constructed of hard white maple veneer strips. The underside of both pieces are embossed with the Knoll logo, Frank Geh...

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1990s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Frank Gehry Power Play Chairs for Knoll, Black Lacquered
Pair of Frank Gehry Power Play Chairs for Knoll, Black Lacquered

Pair of Frank Gehry Power Play Chairs for Knoll, Black Lacquered

By Knoll, Frank Gehry

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Frank Gehry Power Play chairs. Hard maple, black finish. Frame constructed of hard white maple veneer strips. The underside of both pieces are embossed with the Knoll lo...

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1990s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Maple

Michael Graves Postmodern Club or Lounge Chairs by David Edward Company
Michael Graves Postmodern Club or Lounge Chairs by David Edward Company

Michael Graves Postmodern Club or Lounge Chairs by David Edward Company

By David Edward, Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in Topeka, KS

We are offering here a large number of Michael Graves designed postmodern club chairs or lounge chairs produced by David Edward Company. We have priced these chairs individually, but...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Maple

Set of Milo Baughman Biedermeier Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin
Set of Milo Baughman Biedermeier Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin

Set of Milo Baughman Biedermeier Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Biedermeier 90 collection, Milo Baughman did with Thayer Coggin in the is one of the last collections Milo and Coggin did together in the 1990's. Milo Baughman believed the midc...

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1990s American Biedermeier Club Chairs

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Fabric, Maple

Pair of Mid Century Chrome Chocolate Lacquer Scoop Lounge Chairs France 1970s
Pair of Mid Century Chrome Chocolate Lacquer Scoop Lounge Chairs France 1970s

Pair of Mid Century Chrome Chocolate Lacquer Scoop Lounge Chairs France 1970s

Located in Camden, ME

An extraordinary pair of mid century scoop lounge chairs that are handcrafted out of a polished chrome steel with a lacquered maple wood in a chocolate color. The lounge chairs are ...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Outstanding Restored Vintage Pair of Ward Bennett Style Lounge Chairs in Maple
Outstanding Restored Vintage Pair of Ward Bennett Style Lounge Chairs in Maple

Outstanding Restored Vintage Pair of Ward Bennett Style Lounge Chairs in Maple

Located in Atlanta, GA

An absolutely beautiful pair of lounge or club chairs, circa 1975. A handsome and comfortable design expertly executed in solid Maple. Stout and comfortable! While the chairs are unm...

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Maple

Pair of Oxblood Stripe Open-Arm Lounge Chairs
Pair of Oxblood Stripe Open-Arm Lounge Chairs

Pair of Oxblood Stripe Open-Arm Lounge Chairs

$3,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Oxblood Stripe Open-Arm Lounge Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Rustic and refined pair of camel back open-arm lounge chairs. Carved wood frames with a distressed lacquer finish. All four legs have wood carved to simulate rawhide banding. Upholst...

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Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Maple

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Thonet Bentwood Arm Chair, 1970s
Thonet Bentwood Arm Chair, 1970s

Thonet Bentwood Arm Chair, 1970s

Unavailable

H 40.5 in W 26.75 in D 27 in

Thonet Bentwood Arm Chair, 1970s

By Thonet

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Thonet bentwood maplewood arm chair circa 1970s. Labeled.

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern G23 Hoop Armchair by Piero Palange and Werther Toffoloni
Mid-Century Modern G23 Hoop Armchair by Piero Palange and Werther Toffoloni

Mid-Century Modern G23 Hoop Armchair by Piero Palange and Werther Toffoloni

By Werther Toffoloni and Piero Palange, Germa

Located in Berlin, Germany

The so called Hoop chair was designed by Piero Palange and Werther Toffoloni in 1972 and produced by Germa. The official title is G23. Oversized and huge on character this is a truly...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Maple

Frank Gehry Cross Check Chair Bent Maple Wood with Arms Knoll International USA
Frank Gehry Cross Check Chair Bent Maple Wood with Arms Knoll International USA

Frank Gehry Cross Check Chair Bent Maple Wood with Arms Knoll International USA

By Frank Gehry, Knoll

Located in Hamburg, HH

Frank O. Gehry for Knoll. 'Cross Check Chair'. Designed in 1990-1992. Bent maple wood band construction, woven into each other. Marked under the seat. Produced by Knoll Internation...

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1990s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Angular Solid Maple Frame Lounge Chair Clad in Chocolate Brown Leather
Angular Solid Maple Frame Lounge Chair Clad in Chocolate Brown Leather

Angular Solid Maple Frame Lounge Chair Clad in Chocolate Brown Leather

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Beautiful angular solid maple frame lounge chair clad in original chocolate brown leather with a lumbar cushion. Frame has been newly refinished in lacquer, circa 1980s.

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Vintage 1980s European Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Ralph Lauren Polo RL 2000 Chair
Ralph Lauren Polo RL 2000 Chair

Ralph Lauren Polo RL 2000 Chair

Unavailable

H 25 in W 36 in D 39 in

Ralph Lauren Polo RL 2000 Chair

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Denver, CO

The RL 2000 chair from the Metropolitan collection by Polo Ralph Lauren. Natural maple veneer frame with thick elephant skin embossed leather cushions. Striking simple lines....

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Unique Slat Chair Ruud Jan Kokke Chair 1 of 6 Handmade Pieces
Unique Slat Chair Ruud Jan Kokke Chair 1 of 6 Handmade Pieces

Unique Slat Chair Ruud Jan Kokke Chair 1 of 6 Handmade Pieces

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H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 26.38 in

Unique Slat Chair Ruud Jan Kokke Chair 1 of 6 Handmade Pieces

By Ruud-Jan Kokke

Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL

This is one of the rarest chairs made by Ruud Jan Kokke, This is one out of six pieces he has made by himself the last 30 years, ( provenance from the Designer himself available ) Th...

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1990s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Deck Chair "Meditation" by Klaus Wettergren
Rare Deck Chair "Meditation" by Klaus Wettergren

Rare Deck Chair "Meditation" by Klaus Wettergren

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H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 38.19 in

Rare Deck Chair "Meditation" by Klaus Wettergren

By Q Production 1, Klaus Wettergren

Located in Lund, SE

Deck chair "meditation" design and made by cabinetmaker Klaus Wettergren, 1988 for Q Production, Denmark. Solid mahogany with dowel joints and inlays in mapel About 25 chairs wer...

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Vintage 1980s Danish Adirondack Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Pair of Henredon Hollywood Regency Style chairs ca, 1970's
Pair of Henredon Hollywood Regency Style chairs ca, 1970's

Pair of Henredon Hollywood Regency Style chairs ca, 1970's

By Henredon

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Bring a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this pair of Henredon Hollywood Regency style chairs. The chairs boasts beautiful curves along the arms to the gentle curves of t...

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Maple

Pair American Modernist "High Sticking" Black Chairs Frank Gehry for Knoll 1992
Pair American Modernist "High Sticking" Black Chairs Frank Gehry for Knoll 1992

Pair American Modernist "High Sticking" Black Chairs Frank Gehry for Knoll 1992

By Knoll, Frank Gehry

Located in Portland, OR

A good pair American Port-Modernist "High Sticking" sculptural chairs by Frank Gehry for Knoll International in black, designed in 1992. One of the most celebrated architects of th...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Vintage Maple Conant Ball Spindle Lounge Chair
Vintage Maple Conant Ball Spindle Lounge Chair

Vintage Maple Conant Ball Spindle Lounge Chair

By Conant Ball

Located in Esperance, NY

Available for purchase is a rare lounge chair crafted from beautiful maple wood, made by Conant Ball. We also have a larger version of this chair listed in the same style. Don’t miss...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Maple Conant Ball Spindle Lounge Chair
Mid Century Maple Conant Ball Spindle Lounge Chair

Mid Century Maple Conant Ball Spindle Lounge Chair

By Conant Ball

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this exceptional mid-century modern lounge chair, expertly crafted from solid maple by Conant Ball.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Italian Modern Cube Chaira
Pair of Italian Modern Cube Chaira

Pair of Italian Modern Cube Chaira

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H 27 in W 37 in D 35.25 in

Pair of Italian Modern Cube Chaira

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of Italian modern cube chairs reupholstered in a Pierre Frey cream boucle with tonal piping originally from the 1970's.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs, a Pair

Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs, a Pair

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H 31 in W 26 in D 31 in

Vintage Modern Lounge Chairs, a Pair

Located in Raleigh, NC

A modern pair of lounge chairs with chunky maple arms and overstuffed down cushions. Extremely comfortable with unique wide stance yet light airy look. New wool upholstery and down...

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Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen lounge chair
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen lounge chair

Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen lounge chair

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H 27.96 in W 27.17 in D 24.02 in

Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen lounge chair

By Botium

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen lounge chair with frame of maple Cane in the back, original patinated redleather seat cushions. From "Kongeserien" by Botium.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen Two Lounge Chairs
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen Two Lounge Chairs

Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen Two Lounge Chairs

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H 27.96 in W 27.17 in D 24.02 in

Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen Two Lounge Chairs

By Botium

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen set of two lounge chairs with frame of maple Cane in the back, original patinated redleather seat cushions. From "Kongeserien" by Botium.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Contemporary Modern Jack Cartwright Modular Riley Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Contemporary Modern Jack Cartwright Modular Riley Lounge Chairs, a Pair

Contemporary Modern Jack Cartwright Modular Riley Lounge Chairs, a Pair

By Jack Cartwright

Located in Secaucus, NJ

This stunning pair of Modular Lounge chairs is beautifully designed of the best quality components for long comfort and performance. This pair can be used separately or can be conne...

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1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Maple, Plywood

Steamer Lounge Chair by Thomas Lamb for Ambient Systems
Steamer Lounge Chair by Thomas Lamb for Ambient Systems

Steamer Lounge Chair by Thomas Lamb for Ambient Systems

By Henry Thomas Lamb

Located in Outremont, QC

Vintage steamer lounge chair by Thomas Lamb for Ambient Systems, 70's Made of nine-ply Canadian maple, has a detachable extending foot. Folds flat. In 1979 it became the first ...

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Art Deco Style Jack Cartwright Lounge Chairs
Pair of Art Deco Style Jack Cartwright Lounge Chairs

Pair of Art Deco Style Jack Cartwright Lounge Chairs

By Jack Cartwright

Located in Pasadena, TX

In May 1963, an ambitious graduate of the Kendall School of Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan, decided he wanted to design contemporary seating. That young man was Jack Cartwright. H...

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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Frank Gehry for Knoll Power Play Chair and Ottoman, circa 1994
Frank Gehry for Knoll Power Play Chair and Ottoman, circa 1994

Frank Gehry for Knoll Power Play Chair and Ottoman, circa 1994

By Frank Gehry

Located in Seattle, WA

Inspired by the surprising strength of the apple crates he played on as a child, Frank Gehry created his thoroughly original collection of bentwood furniture. The ribbon-like designs...

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1990s American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple, Plywood

Renaissance Easy Chair in Maple and Leather by Keith Muller and Michael Stewart
Renaissance Easy Chair in Maple and Leather by Keith Muller and Michael Stewart

Renaissance Easy Chair in Maple and Leather by Keith Muller and Michael Stewart

By Muller

Located in TORONTO, CA

Very rare Canadian-designed chair, built and designed for notable locations across Canada, including but not limited to the Bata Library, Ontario and commissioned for several project...

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Pair Red Jens Risom Designed Lounge Chairs for Knoll
Pair Red Jens Risom Designed Lounge Chairs for Knoll

Pair Red Jens Risom Designed Lounge Chairs for Knoll

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in San Francisco, CA

Offered here is a set of circa 1990s Jens Risom designed lounge chairs for Knoll. First designed in 1943, and one of the first pieces commissioned by Knoll. Clear Maple frame, with...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Maple

Maple Uno Folding Chair by Ekornes
Maple Uno Folding Chair by Ekornes

Maple Uno Folding Chair by Ekornes

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H 30.75 in W 22.75 in D 30.75 in

Maple Uno Folding Chair by Ekornes

Located in TORONTO, CA

Stunning uno chairs by Ekornes in caramel vinyl. 3 chairs available. All chairs are in overall good vintage condition with minor wear and light markings, shown in photos. Chair is de...

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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Gerrit Rietveld Style Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Gerrit Rietveld Style Lounge Chairs, a Pair

Gerrit Rietveld Style Lounge Chairs, a Pair

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Raleigh, NC

A beautiful iteration of the red and blue chair originally designed by Gerrit Rietveld. This pair realized in natural maple is a wonderful monochromatic contrast to the primary color...

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Late 20th Century American De Stijl Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Modern Channel Lounge Chairs
Pair of Modern Channel Lounge Chairs

Pair of Modern Channel Lounge Chairs

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H 35 in W 26 in L 35 in

Pair of Modern Channel Lounge Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary pair of midcentury lounge chairs that are handcrafted out of steel and maple wood combination and features new dark red mahogany color with a lacquered. These club c...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jens Risom Webbed Lounge Chair
Jens Risom Webbed Lounge Chair

Jens Risom Webbed Lounge Chair

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H 30 in W 20.5 in D 26 in

Jens Risom Webbed Lounge Chair

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jens Risom reintroduced webbed lounge chair. This chair is about 20 years old. Black webbing and black wood frame. Overall a pretty clean example of a Classic Early Risom for Knoll D...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Maple

Pair of Frank Gehry for Knoll Cross Check Chairs
Pair of Frank Gehry for Knoll Cross Check Chairs

Pair of Frank Gehry for Knoll Cross Check Chairs

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H 33.75 in W 28.5 in D 24.75 in

Pair of Frank Gehry for Knoll Cross Check Chairs

By Knoll, Frank Gehry

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Inspired by the apple crates he had played on as a child, Pulitzer prize-winning architect Frank Gehry created the ribbon-like design of the cross check chair with interwoven maple s...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Lounge Chair with Ottoman

Lounge Chair with Ottoman

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H 40 in W 35 in D 31 in

Lounge Chair with Ottoman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lounge chair with ottoman, maple wood, USA, 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s American Other Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Pair of Vintage Italian Leather Chairs
Pair of Vintage Italian Leather Chairs

Pair of Vintage Italian Leather Chairs

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H 42 in W 40 in D 40 in

Pair of Vintage Italian Leather Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of leather carved armchairs has been restored and is in great condition. These chairs have a carved scroll arms design, curved backs, have been painted in an off-color with...

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1990s Italian Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Giltwood, Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Maple

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Late 20th Century Maple Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of late 20th century maple lounge chairs available for sale. Late 20th century maple lounge chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Late 20th century maple lounge chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Knoll, Frank Gehry and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much are Late 20th Century Maple Lounge Chairs?

Prices for late 20th century maple lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, late 20th century maple lounge chairs begin at $895 and can go as high as $16,700, while the average can fetch as much as $3,409.

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.