With its undulating, futuristic and playful form, it’s easy to see why filmmaker Stanley Kubrick chose to use Olivier Mourgue’s iconic Djinn chair in his 1968 masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey. But the French artist and industrial designer is known for much more than the Space Age Djinn. From his whimsical Flower floor lamps to his anthropomorphic Bouloum chair, Mourgue is renowned as an important contributor to the 1960s Pop art era of modern furniture design.
Born in Paris in 1939, Mourgue grew up in an apartment filled with Empire-style antique furniture, which he derided as having “nothing to do with life.” He later studied art at Paris’s École Boulle, graduating in 1958. He then attended the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs.
In 1959, his former teacher at École Boulle, Marcel Merpillat, encouraged him to present a chair he designed at a competition hosted by furniture manufacturer Airborne. Airborne founder Charles Bernard was impressed by Mourgue’s design, which featured a leather-upholstered seat attached to a chrome steel frame; it was produced by the company under the name the Joker. Mourgue designed several other mid-century modern pieces for Airborne throughout the 1960s, including the Whist chaise longue, the rotund Montreal chair, the unique Cubique chair and the Djinn series, which first appeared in 1964.
In addition to Airborne, Mourgue has designed for furniture manufacturers such as Disderot and Prisunic, and collaborated with British architect and designer Sir Norman Foster and Finnish architect Juhani Pallasmaa.
Mourgue worked for Le Mobilier National to design the French Pavilion for Montreal’s Expo ‘67. In 1968, he received the International Design Award from the Institute of Interior Designers in New York for the Djinn lounge chair. He also exhibited several of his works at Expo ‘70 in Osaka, Japan.
Today, Mourgue’s pieces are part of the permanent collections at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Olivier Mourgue seating, lighting and more.
Rare Olivier Mourgue 'Whist' Chaise Longue in Black Leather
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, chaise longue, black leather, steel, France, 1960s A rare chaise lounge from the 'Whist' collection by Olivier Mourgue. The piece is wonderful in its d...
Steel
French 'Djinn' Chaise Lounge by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1965
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Chicago, IL
The 'Djinn' chaise lounge, designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International in 1965, is an icon of futuristic and Space Age design. Characterized by its fluid, low-slung silhou...
Upholstery
Restored Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" Chaise Lounge for Airborne
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly upholstered Djinn Chaise Lounge in Kvadrat Tonus wool fabric. The color as close as it was shown in the 2001 movie by Stanley Kubrick. Excel...
Metal
Olivier Mourgue Djinn Chaise Longue for Airborne with Pierre Frey fabric
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
The Djinn chaise longue, designed by Olivier Mourgue (born 1939) for Airborne in 1963, is one of those very few quintessential and emblematic early space age designs which - much lik...
Steel
Djinn Chaise by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An original chaise frame from Olivier Mourgue for Airborne in France, rewebbed, refoamed and recovered in Knoll international fabric, which all comply with current fire safety regula...
Steel
"Djinn" Chaise Lounge By Olivier Mourgue For Airborne, France 1960's
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Iconic, heavily sought after and rare design piece. Made of a steel frame, foam and still in its original purple upholstery. the Djinn series became famous after appearing in Stanle...
Fabric
Olivier Mourgue, Djinn Chaise Lounge in Alpaca Mohair, France 1965
By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Iconic “Djinn” chaise lounge designed by Olivier Mourgue, originally created in 1965 and produced by Airborne International. A defining example of Space Age design, the Djinn is cele...
Alpaca
Olivier Mourgue 'Djinn' chaise lounge Reupholstered British wool fabric
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in London, GB
An iconic 'Djinn' chaise lounge designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, France, circa 1960s. This sculptural piece is part of the celebrated Djinn series — best known for its futur...
Wool
$11,043
H 25.6 in W 76.78 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Twins Chaise Longue, Beige Fabric, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Chaise Longue, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins chaise longue and its matching...
Cotton, Wood, Bouclé, Velvet, Leather, Fabric, Mohair, Linen, Oak, Walnut
$6,916 / item
H 27.17 in W 64.18 in D 22.05 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC4 Chaise Longue for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. Chaise lounge designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Chaise lounge ...
Metal
$6,858
H 27.17 in W 22.45 in D 63 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Chaise Longue LC4 for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand chaise lounge LC4 created in 1928's. Manufactured by Cassina edition circa late 1990's. Signed on chrome and legs base: Ca...
Chrome, Metal
Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues
Located in Sheffield, MA
Graceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is upholstered but it does show some ware. Although made in the Victorian period, it ...
Upholstery
$12,322 / item
H 25.6 in W 76.78 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Twins Chaise Longue, DEDAR Bouclé, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Chaise Longue, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins chaise longue and its matching...
Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Mohair, Linen, Oak, Walnut
1970s Bouloum Chair by to Olivier Mourgue in red upholstery
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Victoria, BC
The Bouloum chair is a low lounge form associated with designs by Olivier Mourgue in the 1970s. The chair is defined by its continuous upholstered body, shaped as a single volume wit...
Fabric
$5,900Sale Price|31% Off
H 28.25 in W 71 in D 24 in
'Chariot' Leather Chaise Lounge by Paul Tuttle for Strassle International c 1972
By Paul Tuttle, Strässle International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique 'Chariot' chaise lounge by Paul Tuttle for Strassle International, circa 1972 Switzerland. Constructed from chrome plated tubular steel...
Steel, Chrome
Antique French Gothic Oak Chaise Longue, Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
In the 18th and 19th centuries, it was not uncommon for skilled craftsmen to repurpose older wood carvings into their own furniture creations. A French menuisier utilized this technique (circa 1870), incorporating a previously carved chair back and arms into the construction of this Gothic style chaise lounge. Based on the faded Gothic motifs and age separations, the repurposed pieces were most likely carved in the 16th century. The Gothic period carvings seen on the top rail include a series of foliate groupings flanked by bulbous finials. Although the carvings have faded over the course of centuries, the finials might have been leaf cups, which were often seen during the Gothic period. The back rest has been adorned with arcading beneath an infilled niche that is flanked by a pair of linenfold carvings. A cream colored cushion has been affixed by small nails above an apron embellished with barb tracery and ogee brackets. The entire lounge is supported by six block legs, with the back four extending directly from the back and the arms. Relatively low to the ground, our French Gothic oak...
Textile, Oak
Chaise Longue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s chaise longue, mix of leather, sky and pony hair upholstery.
Wood
$6,800
H 29.93 in W 60.63 in D 28.35 in
Citterio "Sity" Chaise Lounge for B&B Italia in Black Leather on Black Leather
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Strikingly chic and elegant chaise lounge by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. One of the most desirable and rare pieces of the Sity range from 1986. Thi...
Steel
$5,231
H 37.8 in W 55.91 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Cognac Leather Chaise Longue by Tord Bjorklund Sweden, 1970
By Tord Bjorklund
Located in Vienna, AT
This vintage chaise longue by Tord Bjorklund, 1970 Sweden, combines comfort and timeless design. The upholstery of the chaise longue wa...
Metal
MCR Chaise Longue By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
a contemporary chaise longue that evokes a sense of fluid movement. inspired by the organic profiles of dance movement, its curated form captures the language of mid century designs....
Fabric, Ash
1970s Bouloum Chair by to Olivier Mourgue in red upholstery
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Victoria, BC
The Bouloum chair is a low lounge form associated with designs by Olivier Mourgue in the 1970s. The chair is defined by its continuous upholstered body, shaped as a single volume wit...
Fabric
Rare 'Whist' Chaise Longue in Black Leather by Olivier Mourgue
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, chaise longue, black leather, steel, France, 1960s A rare chaise lounge from the 'Whist' collection by Olivier Mourgue. Only 10 pieces were produced of...
Steel
Olivier Mourgue “Bouloum” Chaise
By Arconas, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s, produced by Arconas. This piece has been professionally cleaned and features some repairs on the backside, pictured
Fabric
Sold
H 23.63 in W 66.93 in D 23.63 in
Olivier Mourgue Airborne International France Djinn Chaise Longue Upholstered
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Curitiba, PR
Olivier Mourgue Airborne International France Djinn Chaise Longue Upholstered in Velvet Olivier Mourgue: The Visionary Designer Behind Iconic Futu...
Upholstery
Sold
H 24.81 in W 68.9 in D 23.63 in
Djinn Chaise Lounge Attributed to Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, France, 1960s
By Olivier Mourgue, Artifort
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This 'Djinn' chaise longue by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International is stunning. It was produced in France between 1964 and 1965. This chaise longue is well known for its appe...
Metal
Olivier Mourgue, ‘Bouloum’ Lounge Chair, Airborne, France, 1971
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in New York, NY
This era of French design was marked by a push for both innovation and practical elegance, with designers like Mourgue leading the way. The focus was on marrying form and function wh...
Fabric, Fiberglass
Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in bruxelles, BE
Blue fabric lounge chair. Djinn model by Olivier Mourgue. New fabric. Wear due to age and time. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Fabric
Olivier Mourgue “Djinn” Chaise Lounge in Toscana Fur
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s in excellent, restored condition. This piece features a removable, button-clasp pillow. The fur is 100% authentic and was made by paneling over 25 Toscana sheep hides. This ...
Fur
Chaise longue "Djinn" by Olivier Mourgue, Airborne France 1965
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Renens, CH
Iconic chaise longue 'Djinn' by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, France c.1965. The Djinn with its futuristic and ergonomic shape is an invitation to rest for all our senses. The slee...
Steel
Olivier Mourgue emblematic Djinn Chaise Longue for Airborne
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
The Djinn chaise longue, designed by Olivier Mourgue (born 1939) for Airborne in 1963, is one of those very few quintessential and emblematic early...
Steel
Sold
H 24.81 in W 68.9 in D 23.63 in
Olivier Mourgue Djinn Chaise Lounge for Airborne in Beautiful Pierre Frey Fabric
By Artifort, Olivier Mourgue
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This 'Djinn' chaise longue by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International is stunning. It was produced in France between 1964 and 1965. This chaise longue is well known for its appearance in "2001: A Space Odyssey" by Stanley Kubrick and is part of Center de Pompidou and the New York's MoMA collection. This epic piece of modernism from the Mid-20th Century is as beautiful as it is comfortable and will surely become a favourite piece of furniture in your living room. Condition: Excellent,Reupholstered, This Djinn chaise longue has new stripes, foam and newly upholstered in fluffy wool with blend of mohair and alpaca which is produced by one of the most luxurious fabric manufacturers in the world, Pierre Frey. The whole rest on a tubular steel frame. Dimensions: Width: 175 cm / 68.9 in. Depth: 60 cm / 23.63 in. Height: 63 cm / 24.81 in. About the Designer: Olivier Mourgue (French, born 1939) is a French artist and industrial designer. Best known for his design of the Djinn line of furniture, Mourgue’s aesthetic is characterized by brightly colored jersey fabric stretched over structural steel frames that are filled with polyether foam, creating a unified, futuristic, alien-like modular form. Born in Paris, France in 1939, he began his career with an innovative design for a chaise lounge in 1964, after which he expanded his original furniture line to include loveseats, stools, and anthropomorphic chairs. Despite also producing paintings and drawings, his career was ultimately dedicated to industrial design, and provided a quintessential aesthetic of 1960s Modernist furniture...
Metal
1st Edition Red Bouloum Chaise by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1960s, France - incredibly comfortable and stylish.
Fabric