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Tropic Aluminum Lounge Chair with Side Table by Joyf
By Denis Sokolov
Located in LUBLIN, PL
, adds durability and practicality without interrupting the chair’s playful silhouette.
As part of the
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 932-C Scoop Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
, strength, and architectural flair. True to Pearsall’s design philosophy, the chair feels both playful and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Tourenne Chair in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
materiality and craftsmanship. A piece that balances playfulness with sophistication, the Tourenne Chair is a
Category
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
$2,410 / item
Chrome and Canvas Lounge Chairs Italy 1970
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
design which makes them more special and playful. These nice sized lounge chairs look nice in a black and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$5,386 / set
Tourenne Chair in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
materiality and craftsmanship. A piece that balances playfulness with sophistication, the Tourenne Chair is a
Category
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
MUGO Accent chair - Handcrafted in Canada - Le Tenon
la Mortaise
By Le Tenon
la Mortaise
Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA
MUGO Accent Chair — Classic, Playful, and Handmade in Solid Wood
Handcrafted with precision in
Category
2010s Canadian De Stijl Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fir
Tail Lounge Chair, Low Back, Brass Base
By Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by award-winning duo GamFratesi, the Tail chair holds a playful nature, with its rounded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
$2,509 / item
Tail Lounge Chair, High Back, Brass Base
By Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by award-winning duo GamFratesi, the Tail chair holds a playful nature, with its rounded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
$2,475 / item
Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s Eastside Club Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Basel, BS
collection takes cues from Biedermeier style, utilizing color in a playful and artistic manner.
This chair
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1970s Post-Modern Lounge Chair in Beige Patterned Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, Belgium, 1970s
This superb armchair hails from 1970s Belgium, epitomizing
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Postmodern Multi Color Barrel Chairs in Chrome Casters
Located in Delray Beach, FL
, offices, or creative spaces, these chairs blend postmodern playfulness with practicality, making them a
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$876 Sale Price
20% Off
Postmodern Rosenthal Multicoloured Diamond Shaped Club Chair, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
sturdy wooden frame, this chair exudes a sense of luxury and comfort. Adding a playful twist, the chair
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Waalwijk, NL
lounge chair was created in the 1970s. This playful lounge chair is upholstered in a shiny two-tone pink
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Four Oddmund Vad “Convair” Swivel Lounge Chairs, Norway, 1970s
By VAD Trevarefabrikk, Oddmund Vad
Located in Littleton, CO
A striking set of four original “Convair” swivel lounge chairs designed by Oddmund Vad for VAD
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Italian Upholstered Lounge Chair by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Chicago, IL
also furniture and lighting, and he most notably crafted his playfully luxurious “Toro” or Bull chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$4,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Tourenne Chair in Luxe Berbers / Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
materiality and craftsmanship. A piece that balances playfulness with sophistication, the Tourenne Chair is a
Category
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Boucle and Leather "Penguin" Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
these chairs is the arms, which are shaped like a penguin's fins, giving them a unique and playful touch
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Walnut
Jaime Hayon Fri Model Jh5 Lounge Chair, Wood
By Fritz Hansen, Jaime Hayon
Located in Berkeley, CA
– from the sheltered Ro easy chair to the playful dining table, Analog.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
$4,784 / item
Jaime Hayon Fri Model Jh4 Lounge Chair, Aluminium
By Fritz Hansen, Jaime Hayon
Located in Berkeley, CA
– from the sheltered Ro easy chair to the playful dining table, Analog.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$5,808 / item
Pair of Viggo Boesen Style Danish Lounge Chairs, Circa 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Norwalk, CT
renowned Danish designer Viggo Boesen, dating from the 1950s. These chairs embody the playful elegance and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Set of 2, Ribbon Chair, Black by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, ribbon chairs, black by Laun ( Handmade in Los Angeles )
Ribbon Collection
Dimensions
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$11,466 / set
Set of 2, Ribbon Chairs, Pink by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, ribbon chairs, pink by Laun (handmade in Los Angeles)
Ribbon Collection
Dimensions: H
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$11,466 / set
Set of 4, Ribbon Chairs, Pink by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, ribbon chairs, pink by Laun ( Handmade in Los Angeles )
Ribbon Collection
Dimensions: H
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$22,933 / set
Set of 2, Ribbon Chair, Green by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
, the Ribbon Chair is a playful addition to the LAUN catalog. The layered aluminum tubes stack together
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$11,466 / set
Pair of French Hunting Chairs in Pine and Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
playful touch and make these chair comfortable to sit in.
Please note that this item is in good, used
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
A Pair of MCM Painted and Upholstered Low Boudoir Chairs, C. 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with contrast piping, the chairs embody the playful yet refined spirit of mid-century French design
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Yellow "099" Easy Chair By Jan Dranger
Johan Huldt, 1970s
Located in Renens, CH
Furniture Sweden.
The playful, sculptural chair has been expertly re-upholstered in a yellow coloured
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
e15 Customizable Ilma Lounge Chair Designed by Jonas Lutz
By e15
Located in New York, NY
black. ILMA is a refined and modern interpretation of a sling chair with tacit playfulness that serves
Category
2010s German Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
"Bison" Chair in Mohair by Simon Pengelly for Allermuir, United Kingdom, c. 2010
By Simon Pengelly
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a playful "Bison" lounge chair designed by Simon Pengelly for Allermuir. The Allermuir
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Studio Craft Sculpted Walnut Rocking Chair By Jeffrey Greene
By Jeffrey Greene
Located in Culver City, CA
spindles that twist and twirl all over it. They give the chair a playful, almost surreal vibe that's bound
Category
1990s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Tail Lounge Chair, High Back, Black Semi Matte Base
By Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by award-winning duo GamFratesi, the Tail chair holds a playful nature, with its rounded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,262 / item
Tail Lounge Chair, Low Back, Semi Matte Black Base
By Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by award-winning duo GamFratesi, the Tail Chair holds a playful nature, with its rounded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
$2,184 / item
Gorgeous Pair of Low Slung Faux Fur Chairs with Oak Frames
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This gorgeous pair of low slung chairs combines playful modern design with luxurious comfort
Category
Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Oak
$2,396 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 20th Century Czech Lounge Chairs With Green Frames and Yellow Upholstery
Located in High Point, NC
chairs bring a playful yet refined presence, showcasing the enduring charm of tubular furniture design
Category
20th Century Czech Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These individualistic chairs possess a playful and stylish look that Italian Modern furniture is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Marco Zanuso for Arflex
Martingala
Easy Chair in Coral Red Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
'Martingala' chair. Its playful exterior is accentuated by the bright coral red fabric upholstery. The curving
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of
Sutra
Lounge Chairs by Gregorio Spini for Kundalini, Italy
By Gregorio Spini, Kundalini
Located in Aartselaar, BE
-shaped chairs have a playful and unique form that will make them the centerpiece of your (living) space
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Mohair
Lounge Chair BUN by WOO Sculptural Upholstered Armchair for Artful Living Spaces
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
BUN Lounge Chair – A Playful Fusion of Design and Comfort
What if furniture could be as soft and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage Swivel Lounge Chairs with Abstract Upholstery and Brass Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pattern adds a playful retro edge, making these chairs ideal for eclectic, mid-century modern, or
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chair by Pozzi and Verga
By Pozzi
Verga
Located in Weesp, NL
-century modern playfulness.
The top of each chair is crowned with a metallic finial, adding a touch of
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swivel Lounge Chair by Joseph D
Urso for Knoll, Signed, USA 2009
By Joseph D
Urso, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
The D'Urso swivel lounge chair strikes a playful balance between utility and whimsy, bringing a modern
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Magia Lounge Chairs by Bacci and Mazzoni for Giovannetti, Italy, 1980s
By Mazzoni, Bacci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Bacci and Mazzoni for Giovannetti in the 1980s, this pair of Magia lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer
Lounge Chair BUN by WOO - Designer Seating for Living Room or Design Studio
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
BUN Lounge Chair – A Playful Fusion of Design and Comfort
What if furniture could be as soft and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Nobody
s Perfect" Chair by Gaetano Pesce X Etro for Zerodisegno, Italy 2003
By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno
Located in Hellouw, NL
individuality.This side chair, part of the "Nobody’s Perfect" series, was designed by Pesce in 2003 and produced by
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Resin
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Lounge Chairs in Blue and Red Upholstery
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chairs a playful dynamic appearance. The red and blue upholstery in faux leather combines wonderfully
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma
Conchinha
Lounge Chairs White Fabric
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
giving these chairs a playful dynamic appearance. The white upholstery is a beautiful contrast to the
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
BLACK JACK 1970 Set of Four Large Vintage Playing Card Suit Red
Black Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
unsigned, these chairs are a playful nod to the world of gaming and are sure to be a conversation starter
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$8,389 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid Century Modern Papa Bear Lounge Chair
Ottoman by Hans Wegner, c1950s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chino Hills, CA
furniture—it's a piece of art. With its distinctive, playful silhouette, this chair is an icon of mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Jorge Zalszupin Set of 8 Dining chairs
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
, while the metal legs and horizontal feet lend a serious but playful touch. The chairs retain their
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$45,000 / set
Hans Wegner Cane Dining Chair
By Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Playfully coined "The Chair", this iconic dining seat was designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$5,800 / item
Ciuingam chairs in leather by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina— 1967
By Jonathan de Pas, Paolo Lomazzi, Gionathan de Pas
Donato D’Urbino
Paolo Lomazzi, Bonacina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
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Defy convention. Sit in rebellion. The Ciuingam Chair is a playful provocation from the legendary
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Foam
Pair of Gabriella Folding Chairs Model D.270.2 by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed in his later years in 1970, Gio Ponti's Gabriella folding chair model no D.270.2 is a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Wegner J16 Rocking Chair - Black Lacquer Oak/Natural Paper Cord by HansJ.Wegner
By Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dubai, AE
Hans J. Wegner showed an early interest in the rocking chair as a design object, and J16 was one of
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Wegner J16 Rocking Chair - Oiled Walnut/Natural Paper Cord by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
Hans J. Wegner showed an early interest in the rocking chair as a design object, and J16 was one of
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
1950s Rocking Chair in Oak
Wool Fabric by Henry Kjærnulff, Danish Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
modern but with playful hints to historical chairs. The frame is made from solid oak with a nice grain
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
1960s Side Chair in Oak
Wool Fabric by Henry Kjærnulf, Danish Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
but with playful hints to historical chairs. The frame is made from solid oak with a nice grain and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Very rare Ciuingam chair in original leather by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi - 1967
By Jonathan de Pas, Paolo Lomazzi, Gionathan de Pas
Donato D’Urbino
Paolo Lomazzi, Bonacina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Defy convention. Sit in rebellion. The Ciuingam Chair is a playful provocation from the legendary trio
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Foam
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Playful Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the playful chair you’re looking for. Each playful chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 1128 options for an antique or vintage playful chair now, or shop our selection of 1092 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the playful chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A playful chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one playful chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Playful Chair?
The average selling price for a playful chair at 1stDibs is $3,778, while they’re typically $14 on the low end and $108,337 for the highest priced.
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.
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