Vintage Acrylic Chairs
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Leather, Acrylic
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Upholstery, Glass, Fiberglass, Lucite
1960s Italian Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass, Acrylic
1970s American Space Age Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
1970s American Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Aluminum
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Chrome
1990s Italian Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Acrylic, Lucite
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Upholstery, Acrylic
1970s American Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Acrylic
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Aluminum
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Chrome, Steel
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Acrylic
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Italian Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Plastic, Acrylic
1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Aluminum
1950s German Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Acrylic, Plywood
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Metal
1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1970s Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Leather, Plastic, Acrylic
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Acrylic, Fabric
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Acrylic, Upholstery
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Acrylic, Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Leather, Acrylic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Acrylic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Lucite
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Acrylic
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Acrylic, Upholstery
1960s American Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Acrylic
1970s American Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Acrylic
1970s American Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Lucite, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Chrome
1970s North American Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Metal
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Fabric, Acrylic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Acrylic Chairs
Chrome
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
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