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Rolf Rastad
Adolf Relling
Bambi
Armchair
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Esbjerg, DK
, circa 1954.
Excellent example of the 'Bambi' chair of Rolf Rastad and Adolf Reling. This edition
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Vintage Thonet B9 Armchairs Reupholstered in Plaid - Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in La Mesa, CA
these chairs a playful sophistication — merging Bauhaus form with contemporary, trend-forward style
Category
Vintage 1950s American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
“Cantilever” Armchair by George Van Rijck for Beaufort, Belgium, 1960s
By Beaufort, Georges van Rijck
Located in Utrecht, NL
(also spelled as Georges Van Vanrijk).
The main design element of this playful chair is the tubular
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very smart looking walnut open arm chair(s) from a meeting room with an incurved and playfully
Category
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Woodard Sculptura Large Cantilevered Lounge Chair
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Highland, IN
cantilevered base which offers the sitter a playful springiness. This chair is available en suite with a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair or Swivel Chairs with Plaid Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playful pair of swivel chairs imported from Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Armchairs
Pair of French Painted Metal Garden Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This pair of French painted red antique iron garden chairs has a playful design. They have an
Category
20th Century French Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
$4,200 / set
Relaxer
Rocking long chair by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
-century modern design with a playful twist. These lounge chairs feature a unique rocking base crafted from
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$5,744 / set
Adrian Pearsall Pair of High Back Arm-Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
show his ability to sculpt beautiful lines. The height of the chair is a playful nod to a royal throne
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Peter Maly
Zyklus Arm Chair
for Cor, Germany 1980s
By COR, Peter Maly
Located in Hellouw, NL
blue seating area. The armrests are curved and give it a playful look. The chair can be easily moved
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mel Abitz Desk and Swivel Chair for Scope Inc
By Mel Abitz
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
playful color. The chair is also designed by Abitz, and the two pieces were featured together in period
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Iron
$3,700 / set
Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass Swivel Arm Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
impeccable spun fiberglass craftsmanship. Adding a touch of whimsy, the chairs boast a playful swivel feature
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
"Flood in a Studio of an Abstract Painter", oil painting, interior, chairs, blue
By Alexandra Rozenman
Located in Franklin, MA
playful oil painting on 12 x 14 inch cradled board. You see an abstract painting with two chairs in front
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Pair of Biomorphic Organic Modern Woven Rattan Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. These unique chairs have a playful appearance and simple profile that make them so appealing to view.
Category
20th Century European Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Asymmetrical Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of petite armchairs/lounge chairs.
Denmark, c1940s.
Playful asymmetrical seat backs
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Verner Panton Flower Pot Floor Lamp
By Verner Panton
Located in Highland, IN
Everything he designed was subject to Panton's playful and innovative aesthetic. Chairs, tables
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Dining table, by Pierre Gautier-Delaye
By Pierre Gautier-Delaye
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
piece features a minimalist aesthetic that allows for a playful selection of surrounding chairs, making
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Nordic Modern Upholstered Armchair by Oy Boman Ab, Finland 1940s
By Boman OY
Located in Utrecht, NL
chair. Accompanied by a thick, plush seat cushion, the design offers both aesthetic charm and comfort
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gaetano Pesce
Feltri
Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1987
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
and has a new yellow cotton cushion.
A wonderful and playful chair for kids!
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Felt, Resin
Vintage 50s Boomerang Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Rome, IT
Italian-designed '' Boomerang '' Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti. This modern and playful chair exudes
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Spanish Brutalist Chairs in Solid Oak
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
chair.
This playful Brutalist set of four chairs has quite some charm to it, Spain, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Five Memphis TOTEM Chairs
By Memphis Group
Located in Pasadena, CA
These four chairs feature a playful design like most of all Memphis furniture. They are made of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Memphis Group Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
Set of Twelve Stackable Midcentury Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chair has a playful design. The bright red color of the shell combined with the stained beech frame give
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Eero Aarnio White Fiberglass Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playful white fiberglass Pastil chair by Finnish designer Eero Aarnio. Chair is meant to rock and
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Frederik Sieck
Located in Waalwijk, NL
and shape of this design make it modern and playful.
Please note that this chair is in used condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Space Age Children
s Multi Chair by Luigi Colani
By Luigi Colani
Located in Haderslev, DK
If you are into Space Age design, why not pass that passion on to your kids: A playful design chair
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Pierre Chapo Set of Four Small Asymmetrical Chairs in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
twisted base are icons of Pierre Chapo's playful and solemn designs. These chairs are made of solid elm
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Katavolos, Kelly and Littell Set of Six T-Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
design collection. This set of elegant and playful three-legged chairs seems almost too delicate to sit
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Tito Agnoli P3 Lounge Chair
By Tito Agnoli
Located in San Francisco, CA
This playful P3 lounge chair by Tito Agnoli for Pierantonio Bonacina is made from wicker around a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century High Back Easy Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
perhaps above all, comfort. This traditional yet playful high back chair combines all of these attributes
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Pierre Paulin Tongue Chair 577
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in London, GB
The playful Classic 'Tongue' chair design by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands circa late
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Katavolos, Kelly and Littell T-Chairs in Original Cognac Leather
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
collection. This set of elegant and playful three-legged chairs seems almost too delicate to sit in. But in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Katavolos, Kelly and Littell T-Chairs in Original Cognac Leather
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, United States, 1952.
This set of elegant and playful three-legged chairs seems almost too delicate to
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harri Korhonen Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Harri Korhonen, Inno-tuote Oy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
gives the chair a playful and cuddly character like that of a lamb or sheep, while the design still
Category
1990s Finnish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Two High Wingback Chairs, 1950s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, wood, beige brown fabric, oak, Czech Republic, 1940s.
These strong, clean and playful
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Tall Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Striking pair of Mid-Century / Regency wingback chairs. Chairs have playful lines-ultra curvy and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Melchiorre Bega Attributed Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
little, tapered legs make these chairs both playful and strong at the same time, which is a reminder of
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Josef Frank Lounge Chair in Mahogany, circa 1934
By Josef Frank
Located in Waalwijk, NL
two circular wooden elements that bent slightly outwards. The playful, unusual look of this chair is
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Richly Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, brass, fabric, Italy, 1950s
These lounge chairs were designed in Italy and shows
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rare David Burry Postmodern Lounge Chair, Montreal, 1980
s
By David Bury
Located in Culver City, CA
, asymmetrical body and playful shape, this chair is a bit Javier Marical, a bit Piet Mondrian, and everything
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric
Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
, architectural and sophisticated while still being playful and fun.
These chairs are both in clean condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Joe D
Urso for Knoll Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Joe D
Urso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"The D’Urso Swivel chair strikes a playful balance between formality and whimsy, offering a modern
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Modernist Lounge Chair in Fiberglass, Blue Velvet and Leather, 1960s
By Joe Colombo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A super cool, 1960s lounge chair comprising a molded fiberglass base with a curved bottom and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Fiberglass
Krokus Lounge Chair by Lennart Bender for Dux, Sweden, 1968
By Lennart Bender
Located in amstelveen, NL
” flower. This underlines the dynamic and playful form of the chair, mirroring nature itself and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass
Wing Chair Designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Produced by Verkstader Nykoping
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stamford, CT
A playful birch wing chair designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist. The chair produced in Sweden by
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Birch
Claudio Vagnoni for 1P,
Pagru
Lounge Chair in Original cognac Leather
By Claudio Vagnoni
Located in amstelveen, NL
-shaped forms are attached together which gives it a playful appearance.
The chair is covered in its
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma Reuphostered Lounge Chairs
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
giving these chairs a playful dynamic appearance. The white upholstery has recently been upholstered and
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Arm Chair "Razorblade" in Sheepskin by Henning Kjærnulff, Danish Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
back. The style is modern but with playful hints to historical baroque chairs. The seat have been
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Sheepskin
Sergio Rodrigues Moleca Black Leather Chair and Ottoman 1963, Brazilian Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shape and unbelievable comfort, this chair epitomizes Rodrigues’ playfulness and aesthetics. Structured
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Swedish 1940-50s Lounge Chair in Wool Fabric Style of Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten, Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
whimsical playful style than Danish chairs that are a bit more minimalist. The Swedish also liked to make
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Maple
1960s, Arm Chair in Quartersawn Oak
Olmerdug by Henry Kjærnulff, Danish Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
with playful hints to historical chairs. The frame is made from solid quarter sawn oak with an amazing
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
1960s Arm Chair in Oak
Wool Fabric by Henry Kjærnulff, Danish Modern
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
playful hints to historical chairs. The frame is made from solid oak with a nice grain and the seat and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Wingback Easy Chairs in Solid Oak by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of playful Scandinavian Modern wingback easy chairs attributed to Danish designer Henning
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Set of Six Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
four cylindrical legs. Due to the composition of components, these chairs get a vibrant and playful
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Knoll D’Urso Modern Swivel Club Lounge Chair in Pumpernickel Wool Bouclé, Steel
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
D’Urso swivel chair strikes a playful balance between formality and whimsy, offering a modern twist on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Green Tubular Dining Chairs with Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
combined with the round seating and backrest in oak make for a fun and playful set of dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970
s Pierre Paulin Inspired Tulip Swivel Chair by TopForm in Blue Floral
By Topform
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's blue tulip swivel chair by TopForm, inspired by Eero Saarinen. This playful lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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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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