The 8 Best Midcentury Lounge Chairs for Every Budget

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updated Feb 10, 2021

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There's no denying it: Midcentury-modern décor isn't going anywhere. Featuring organic shapes, clean lines, and impeccable craftsmanship, it's no wonder the design style has been embraced as a timeless classic. Sure, tulip tables and low-profile credenzas are instantly recognizable as mod, but some of the most iconic pieces from the era are sculpted lounge chairs. Case in point: the leather Eames lounge.

Although the midcentury-modern aesthetic was made mainstream by the television hit, "Mad Men," you don't need Don Draper's salary to fill your space with the '50s- and '60s-inspired furnishings that exude effortlessly cool vibes. For under $300, there are a ton of gorgeous options that combine style, price, and comfort.

If you're ready to bring some of that infamous Mad Men-style home, here are our favorite midcentury lounge chairs.

Buy on Ikea

Pair this with the matching ottoman to lounge in style.

Buy on Target

This classic shape comes in a thoroughly modern color.

Buy on Target

Doesn't this look like a flea market find? (Shh… it's from Target.)

Buy on Wayfair

Snag this set for your living room or your guest bedroom.

Midcentury lounge chairs are a worthy investment. If you're looking to upgrade the budget-friendly furniture you bought to furnish your first apartment, consider these affordable finds.

Buy on West Elm

This bold design doesn't sacrifice comfort for style.

Buy on CB2

Featuring velvet upholstery and angled armrests, this isn't your grandma's midcentury lounge chair.

Buy on Roveconcepts.com

According to Rove Concepts, "It takes a skilled craftsman 10 hours to hand-weave this pattern for the unique seat and back of this incredible lounge chair, [which is] certainly something to both enjoy and admire." If that's not splurge-worthy, we don't know what is.

Buy on Design Within Reach Buy on Hermanmiller.com

Here it is, the lounge chair you probably anticipated as soon as you started scrolling through this list. This vintage-inspired version tops our wish lists.

The 8 Best Midcentury Lounge Chairs for Every Budget

IKEA Poäng Armchair

Project 62 Pomeroy Barrel Chair

Project 62 Peoria Wood Arm Chair

Langley Street Canyon Vista Lounge Chair and Ottoman

West Elm Paulo Bent Lounge Chair

CB2 Parlour Cyan Blue Chair

Rove Concepts CH25 Easy Chair

Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman

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