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Pair of Italian Armchairs in Metal and Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
and back, gives the chairs a playful look. The design balances a minimalist, slender frame with the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Armchair in Red Synthetic Chord
Iron by Forma, 1950s
By Forma
Located in New York, NY
the chair's distinctive shape make it stand out. With its playful design, this chair is an excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
$4,800 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Brazilian Modern Pair of Armchairs in Wood
Fabric, Geraldo de Barros, 1970s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
in blue, gray, and white, giving the chair a playful and unique style. Its low profile allows for a
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
$8,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Jaime Hayon Model Jh11 Ro Footstool
By Fritz Hansen, Jaime Hayon
Located in Berkeley, CA
sheltered Ro easy chair to the playful dining table, Analog.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Aluminum
$1,373 / item
Jaime Hayon Model Ro Jh12 Oak
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 Footstools
Materials
Oak
$1,373 / item
Butler Table by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Octavia chair, the playful Butler table is designed in aluminum with oversized ‘fringe’ constructed from
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$4,715 / item
Toshiyuki Kita Tomo Floor Lamp Black / Silver / Red, circa 1980
By Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Italian brands such as Bernin, Bilumen and Cassina. In 1980, he designed the versatile and playful Wink
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Iron
$2,882 Sale Price
31% Off
Thin Check Double Chaise and Table Set in Contemporary Powder Coated Steel
By Kin
Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designer Dusen Dusen, has created the Thin Check Chaise and Thin Check Table, a set of playful lounge
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
Thin Check Table in Contemporary Powder Coated Steel in White, Yellow, and Green
By Kin
Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designer Dusen Dusen, has created the Thin Check Table as part of a collection of playful lounge chairs and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Gent Dining Chair, Fully Upholstered, Walnut Base
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
masculinity, whilst at the same time being gentle and embracing.
The gent dining chair possesses a playful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Gent Dining Chair, Fully Upholstered, Natural Oak Base
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
masculinity, whilst at the same time being gentle and embracing.
The Gent dining chair possesses a playful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Modern Playful Chunky Pink Chair, "Marmelade"
By Roosa Ryhänen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Marmelade is a sculptural and experimental lounge chair. The chair combines playful hand-drawn
Category
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Pine, Plywood
Tide Chair, Pink
Located in London, England
The solid Pink Tide chair is the sum of six rounded forms coming together in a playful composition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
$919 / item
Tide Chair, Green
Located in London, England
The solid Green Tide chair is the sum of six rounded forms coming together in a playful composition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
$1,098 / item
Tide Dining Chair
Located in London, England
The solid oak Tide dining chair is the sum of six rounded forms coming together in a playful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
$1,015 / item
Morse Clash Chair B
By Federico Pepe - Le Dictateur Studio
Located in Milano, IT
. Its eclectic design playfully incorporates elements from rustic chairs from the 19th century with a
Category
2010s Italian Other Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
$4,488
Art Deco Style Mondrian Print Velvet Upholstery Pina Chair Dining Room Chair
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
look. Practical and playful, Pina chair mondrian is essential in any modern interior design project
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Sculptural Iron Garden Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully sculptural and playful outdoor chair with unusual decorative lines and form
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Contemporary Chair in Gold Finish
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
abilities.
Playing on trompe l'oeil and a classic cantilever design, the shadow chair is a playful trick
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$7,207 / item
Shadow Chair in Mirror-polished Stainless Steel
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
abilities.
Playing on trompe l'oeil and a classic cantilever design, the Shadow Chair is a playful trick of
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$18,944 / set
Ribbon, Indoor/Outdoor Aluminum Chair by LAUN
By LAUN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simultaneously delicate and bold, the Ribbon chair is a playful addition to the LAUN catalog. The
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$5,215 / item
Cantilevered
Shadow Chair
in Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
abilities.
Playing on trompe l'oeil and a classic cantilever design, the Shadow Chair is a playful trick
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hayche Otto Chair CS1, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Otto chair is a playful and sophisticated piece that blends a simple and functional metal frame
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,187 / item
Arthur Arbesser Pemo Chair No. 4 - Orange/Concrete
Located in Milano, IT
surface.
The tiny, striped chairs - playfully out of proportion and anchored through the remarkable weight
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Arthur Arbesser Pemo Chair No. 3 - Chocolate/Pea
Located in Milano, IT
surface.
The tiny, striped chairs - playfully out of proportion and anchored through the remarkable weight
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Arthur Arbesser Pemo Chair No. 2 - Red/Blush
Located in Milano, IT
surface.
The tiny, striped chairs - playfully out of proportion and anchored through the remarkable weight
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Arthur Arbesser Pemo Chair No. 8 - Milk/Black
Located in Milano, IT
surface.
The row of 9 tiny, striped chairs - playfully out of proportion and anchored through the
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Arthur Arbesser Pemo Chair No. 6 - Lavander/Beige
Located in Milano, IT
surface.
The tiny, striped chairs - playfully out of proportion and anchored through the remarkable weight
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Arthur Arbesser Pemo Chair No. 1 - Navy/Saffron
Located in Milano, IT
surface.
The tiny, striped chairs - playfully out of proportion and anchored through the remarkable weight
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Arthur Arbesser Pemo Chair No. 5 - Grass/Sky
Located in Milano, IT
surface.
The tiny, striped chairs - playfully out of proportion and anchored through the remarkable weight
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Arthur Arbesser Pemo Chair No. 7 - Pine/Pink
Located in Milano, IT
.
The tiny, striped chairs - playfully out of proportion and anchored through the remarkable weight of
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Monolith Ladderback Chair by Phaedo, White, Washed Oak
By Morgan Spaulding
Located in Saugerties, NY
The monolith ladderback chair is a playful take on the classic Shaker style ladder back chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Shaker Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Art Deco Inspo Dining Chair Upholstered Black
White Velvet Geometric Backrest
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Kiki Chair’s playful yet sophisticated silhouette makes a bold statement in any dining room.
With its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
Hayche, Otto Chair - Colour Series - CS4, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Otto chair is a playful and sophisticated piece that blends a simple and functional metal frame
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hayche, Otto Chair - Colour Series - CS2, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Otto chair is a playful and sophisticated piece that blends a simple and functional metal frame
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hayche, Otto Chair - Colour Series - CS6, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Otto chair is a playful and sophisticated piece that blends a simple and functional metal frame
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hayche, Otto Chair - Colour Series - CS5, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Otto chair is a playful and sophisticated piece that blends a simple and functional metal frame
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hayche, Otto Chair - Colour Series - CS3, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Otto chair is a playful and sophisticated piece that blends a simple and functional metal frame
Category
2010s Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Inspo Dining Chair Upholstered Dark Deep Blue Velvet Geometric Backrest
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Kiki Chair’s playful yet sophisticated silhouette makes a bold statement in any dining room.
With its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Illusion White Bear Chair in Acrylic with Fur Seat by Circu Magical Furniture
By Circu
Located in New York, NY
like a playroom or a bedroom project. For a more childish and playful touch, the chair has colorful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Illusion Leopard Kids Chair in Acrylic with Fur Seat by Circu Magical Furniture
By Circu
Located in New York, NY
like a playroom or a bedroom project. For a more childish and playful touch, the chair has colorful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Ribbon, Indoor/Outdoor Aluminum Lounge Chair by Laun
By LAUN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simultaneously delicate and bold, the Ribbon chair is a playful addition to the LAUN catalog. The
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$10,395 / item
Rare Set of Four Milo Baughman Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Northbrook, IL
Rare set of four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin fully padded and upholstered dining/game chairs in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$4,900 / set
Set of Three Italian Chairs with High Back by Alto Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
texture, with an unmistakable aura of playful sophistication.
These chairs reflect the spirit of Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Wool, Upholstery, Foam, Parchment Paper
Danish Midcentury Arne Vodder Model 430 Teak Dining Chairs for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
strength and elegance as well as an occasional foray into asymmetry and playfulness.
These chairs, in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
WITH CHAIR Playful passerby, January 31, 1963
By Melvin Sokolsky
Located in Brooklyn, NY
WITH CHAIR
Playful passerby, January 31, 1963
PORTFOLIO AP's - SILVER
Signed in Pencil
Annotated
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Tommi Parzinger Custom Swivel Seat and Stool Set
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Playful custom designed swivel chair and stool set by Tommi Parzinger. This wonderful set features
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
$2,850 / set
School Desk by Oxford Street Furniture
Located in Austin, TX
Just like you're back in the classroom. This playful take on the classic chair/desk has tons of
Category
2010s Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sense Light Swing
By Alexander Lervik, Saas instruments
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lervik’s concept for Sense Light Swing was created, after all, for the 2005 show “Five Playful Chairs”. The
Category
Early 2000s Swedish More Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
$2,650
Hans Ell “SZ48” Lounge Chair for Spectrum, Netherlands 1970
By
t Spectrum, Hans Ell
Located in Wilnis, UT
A very rare lounge chair designed by Hans Ell, manufactured by Spectrum in the Netherlands around
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Whimsical Orange Bamboo Peacock Chair by Henry Olko
By Henry Olko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This playful bamboo chair features a black vinyl cushion and a thin back cushion fastened by two
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, PVC
Iconic Papa Bear Chair Designed by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen.
Located in Burnaby, BC
the animal kingdom with its characteristically playful and organic design. The chair received its name
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models
Materials
Teak
Cerused French Oak Dining Table and Six Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Palm Springs, CA
on the sides of the table. The chairs are playfully presented with a lovely rope detailing inset
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Oak
Hug
By Marina Koutsospyrou
Located in Spetses, GR
figurative portrait. In the warm embrace of oil on canvas, a naked couple shares a moment of playful intimacy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Light Weight Frame Armchair Lounge
By Ghyczy, Peter Ghyczy
Located in Swalmen, NL
backrest of this chair can be adjusted to the preferences of its owner. The minimalistic chair’s playful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern black Oakwood and Yellow Armchair
By Ghyczy, Peter Ghyczy
Located in Swalmen, NL
of its owner. The chair’s playful construction consists of Minimalist solid oakwood rods and polished
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Black Oakwood Stainless Steel Armchair
By Ghyczy, Peter Ghyczy
Located in Swalmen, NL
owner. The chair’s playful construction consists of Minimalist solid oakwood rods and polished brass
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
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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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