Mid century space age design lounge chair, Netherlands 1960s

A sculptural 1960s lounge chair, designed in the spirit of Pierre Paulin and Olivier Mourgue, capturing the era’s fascination with organic form, comfort, and progressive living.

Sculpted foam and fabric around a metal frame.

Upholstered in a vivid cobalt-blue wool fabric, the chair is defined by its soft, enveloping silhouette and fluid geometry. The generously padded seat and gently reclined backrest create a cocooning posture, while the integrated armrests flow seamlessly into the body of the chair—an approach emblematic of the radical French modernism of the period.

Subtle button detailing at the sides adds visual rhythm without interrupting the purity of the form. Resting low to the ground, the chair appears almost architectural, its volume balanced by clean lines and carefully considered proportions. The bold color further enhances its graphic presence, making it equally suited as a statement piece or as part of a curated modernist interior.

Both expressive and inviting, this lounge chair embodies the experimental optimism of 1960s design, where innovation in materials and form redefined the way furniture related to the human body. A compelling example for collectors of postwar European modernism and iconic space-age–influenced interiors.