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Set of 6 Charles
Ray Eames EA 107 Aluminum Group Chairs, White Leather, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Echt, NL
Set of 6 original EA 107 aluminum group chairs in very good condition.
Designed by Charles & Ray
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Space Age, 1970s French Table
Chairs, Set of 5
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your dining experience with this stunning set of five Space Age table and chairs, crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century French Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$3,995 / set
Vintage Model 4875 Chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century space age dining chairs made from plastic designed by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell - model
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Dialogo dining chairs by Tobia Scarpa, 1970s - set of 9
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Dialogo dining chairs designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B italia.
Black plastic seats with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani
Modus
chairs for Tecno, 1970s - set of 4
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Modus plastic and fabric desk/swivel chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy.
Timeless
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Vintage Folding Chairs in the Style of Castelli, 1970s, Set of 3
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid-century plastic and chrome folding chairs very much in the style of the 'plia' chairs by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Dialogo dining chairs by Tobia Scarpa, 1970s - set of 2
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of Dialogo dining chairs designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B italia.
Black plastic seats
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Casala Chairs Vintage Design 1970s Original by Alexander Begge Cassalino
By Alexander Begge, Casala
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Plastic and fabric “Casalino" chairs, designed by Alexander Begge for Casala West Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Dialogo dining chairs by Tobia Scarpa, 1970s - set of 4
By B&B Italia, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 Dialogo dining chairs designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B italia.
Black plastic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand Lounge Chair, in Dark Brown-- One Piece
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Madison, WI
appearance around the year 1970. The spectacular chair is made of plastic and shaped like a giant hand with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 7 Black and White wire chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This rare configuration of the Harry Bertoia side chairs, featuring a white base paired with a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Italian Spaghetti Chairs by Giandomenico Belotti, 1970s
By Giandomenico Belotti, Fly Line
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
the 1970s
Cool design which results in two very decorative chairs.
Good condition, labeled
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Plia Folding Chairs by Castelli, 1970s, Set of 4
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Well known folding chairs model 'plia' designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli.
These
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Osvaldo Borsani
Modus
Desk Chair for Tecno, 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Modus plastic and fabric desk chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy.
We have 5 pieces
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Ten CAB 412 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Black Leather, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Brescia, Brescia
was the first chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how human skin fits over
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Plia Folding Chairs by Castelli, 1970s, Set of 2
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Well known folding chairs model 'plia' designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli.
These
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Plia Folding Chairs by Castelli, 1970s, Set of 4
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Well known folding chairs model 'plia' designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli.
These
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Plia Folding Chairs by Castelli, 1970s, Set of 2
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Well known folding chairs model 'plia' designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli.
These
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Space Age Dining Chairs by Friedrich Stuckenbroker for Lockhausen Plastik, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Lockhausen Plastik
The chairs have a white plastic shell with brown leatherette or skai padding on a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 casalino dining chair by Alexander Begge for Casala, 1970s
By Alexander Begge, Casala
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
plastic with beautiful space age design lines.
1970s - Germany
Dimensions:
Height: 73cm
Width: 58cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Steen Ostegaard Model 290 Chairs for Cado, Set of 4, 1970s
By Cado
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century space age 'model 290' stacking chairs by Steen Ostegaard for Cado.
Striking design
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
American modern office chair EA108 Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern office chair EA108 Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 1970s
Office chair mod
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 5 Selene dining chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 5 plastic dining chairs model 'Selene' designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Artemide
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 4 Selene dining chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 plastic armchairs model 'Selene' designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Artemide
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Vintage folding chairs in the style of castelli, 1970s, set of 5
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century plastic and chrome folding chairs model 'plia' by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Giovanni Salvarani, Six chairs with steel frame, 1970s
Located in Rivoli, IT
Set of six chairs, Giovanni Salvarani, 1970s
Steel frame, plastic seat and backrest
Minor signs of wear
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Blue Amanta Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Padova, IT
Amanta lounge chair from 1966 (the year the company C&B was founded).
The solution of the shell
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Set of 12 Gaudi dining chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
the 1970s.
These italian space age design chairs are made out of fiberglass-reinforced polyester
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
Ea 216 Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles
Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Group
Located in bruxelles, BE
. Turns on itself. Reclinable. Minimum seat height: 45 cm, maximum: 54 cm. Max chair height: 104 cm. Wear
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk...
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Casalino Dining Chair by Alexander Begge for Casala, 1970s
By Casala, Alexander Begge
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 stackable Space Age era dining chairs designed by Alexander Begge for Casala.
Black
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Universale
Chairs model 4869 by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Set of 5, 1970s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
. Original design from the early 70's. These chairs reflect the 60's-70's space-age enthusiasm for modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Ea 216 Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles
Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By ICF Milano 1, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in bruxelles, BE
. Adjustable in height. Wear due to time and age of the chair (see photo) Seat height 54cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk...
Materials
Aluminum
Ea 216 Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles
Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By ICF Milano 1, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in bruxelles, BE
. Adjustable in height. Wear due to time and age of the chair (see photo). Maximum height: 108 cm. Seat height
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk...
Materials
Aluminum
Vico Magistretti per Artemide Sedie Bianche "Vicario", Italia 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Naples, IT
produzione dal 1970 fino alla metà degli anni '70.
Realizzata in plastica ABS, questa poltrona è
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 3 Red Amanta Lounge Chairs/Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Padova, IT
Amanta lounge chair from 1966 (the year the company was founded).
The solution of the shell
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Joe Colombo for Kartell USA Desk Accent Side Chair, 1970s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, circa 1970s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 16.5" Sq x 28" B.H. x 16.5" S.H.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Ea 216 Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles
Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Milano 1
Located in bruxelles, BE
Leather armchair with aluminium base and castors. Stamped under the seat Herman Miller ICF. Height adjustable. Turns on itself. Wear due to time and age (see photo). Seat height 50cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk...
Materials
Aluminum
Charles Pollock Executive Swivel Armchairs for Knoll, Set of Six, 1970s
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
upholstery.
Four-branch star chrome-plated legs,
circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Plia Folding Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
1970s.
The Plia folding chair is a striking example of Italian minimalism of the middle of the last
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Spage Age 1970s Rocker Leather Lounger by Georges van Rijck for Beaufort
By Beaufort
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stylish 1970s lounge seat was produced by Beaufort in Belgium. Tufted black leather on a chocolate
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Vintage Sofa By De Pas D’Urbino
Lomazzi In Black Leather For Dall’Oca, 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas
Donato D’Urbino
Paolo Lomazzi, Dell
Oca
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Lomazzi and manufactured in Italy by Dall’Oca in 1970s.
A highly comfortable design, with the iconic
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Vico Magistretti per Artemide Coppia di Sedie Vicario Rosse, Italia 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Naples, IT
La poltrona Vicario è stata disegnata da Vico Magistretti alla fine degli anni '60 per Artemide. Realizzata in plastica ABS, questa poltrona è caratterizzata da forme fluide e da un ...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 6
Sabrina
Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Italy, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Sittard, LI
6 very clean and original 'Sabrina' dining chairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi and produced by RIMA
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Modus Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1970s, Set of 6
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Naples, IT
Set of six Modus chairs from the 1970s by the Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in dark
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani
Modus
Desk Chair for Tecno, 1970s
36 Pieces Available
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Modus plastic and fabric desk chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy.
We have 33
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century Chairs DSC by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chairs DSC by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Set of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Black Casalino Chairs by Alexander Begge
By Alexander Begge, Casalino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six 1970's black plastic stacking Casalino chairs by Alexander Begge. In original condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plaster
Midcentury Swivel Office Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Praha, CZ
- Swivel design chair.
- Marked.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Italian mid-century DSC chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century DSC chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Set composed of six
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Italian mid-century DSC chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century DSC chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Set composed of six
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Italian mid-century DSC chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chair DSC by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
DSC model
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Saporiti camel Leather swivel armchairs, Italy 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Post-modern swivel Lounge chairs made by Saporiti, Italy, 1970s.
Ideal for a desk space or living
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
AEO Armchair by Paolo Deganello Designed for Cassina, 1970s
By Paolo Deganello, Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
AEO Armchair by Paolo Deganello Designed for Cassina, 1970s
The ‘Aco’ chair, designed by Paolo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 White Casalino Chairs by Alexander Begge
By Alexander Begge, Casalino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six 1970's white plastic stacking Casalino chairs by Alexander Begge. In original condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 4 Lime Green Casalino Chairs by Alexander Begge
By Alexander Begge, Casalino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four 1970's lime green plastic stacking Casalino Chairs by Alexander Begge. In original
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Galaxy Lounge Chair for DUX
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s plastic Galaxy lounge chair, original fabric. Made by DUX.
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Set of 4 Space Age Office 232 Chairs by Wilhelm Ritz for Wilkhahn, 1970s
By Wilkhahn
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This office chairs were designed by Wilhelm Ritz for the German manufacture Wilkhahn during the
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Find a variety of 1970s plastic chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1970s plastic chairs — often made from plastic, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. 1970s plastic chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1970s plastic chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. 1970s plastic chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Alexander Begge, Herman Miller and Cassina are consistently popular.
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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,719, while they’re typically $185 on the low end and $33,000 highest priced.
Materials: Plastic Furniture
Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.
From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.
When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.
Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.
Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 1970s Plastic Chairs
- What plastic is used for chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
- What was worn in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The world first saw plastic lawn chairs in 1965. Designed by Joe Colombo, the chair was called the Universale, and was defined by its blocky appearance. Find a variety of styles of plastic lawn chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Was velvet used in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One of the first places to check when determining the authenticity of your Eames chair, is the underside. Nearly all chairs were marked or labeled. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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