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1970s Mid century design Pair of Spaghetti Side Chairs - Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s
- Good original condition with minor signs of use and patina
- Plastic strip seats
- jr
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Metal
Steelcase Black Max Stacker Stacking Chairs With Dolly a Set of 25
By Steelcase
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A hard to find set of 25 Steelcase Max Stacker stacking chairs with the original dolly. Black
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Don Albinson Stacking Side Chairs by Knoll Set of 14
By Knoll, Don Albinson
Located in Highland, IN
the director of design for Knoll in 1964. There he designed this model 1601 stacking side chair. He
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Model
811
Dining Chairs by TON
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, dining chairs, model '811', beech, Czech Republic, 1950s.
These iconic chairs made after the
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Beech
$850 / item
1953 Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair with Fiberglass Shell and White Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a RAR Rocking Chair, designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This particular example
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Black Leather Cab 414 Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini, Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of early Cab 414 lounge chairs, black high quality leather zippered over the steel frame
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel
Space Age Vintage Pastel Color Mario Bellini Style Sculptural Lounge Chair 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age sculptural vintage lounge chair Mario Bellini style covered with lavender textile fabric
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Late 20th Century European Space Age Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
Philippe Starck Chair Armchair Chair Driade Aleph Model Jack Lang Set of 4
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These chairs are true Iconic armchairs dining chairs designed by Philippe Starck 1987 for Italian
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
C. 1956 Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Arm Chair in Parchment Fiberglass
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘RAR’ Rocking Chair, designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1950. This particular chair
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel
1959 Mid Century RAR Gray Rocking Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
The iconic RAR chair - Rocking (R) Arm (A) Chair on Rod (R) Base - was designed by Charles &
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Brushed Aluminium by DUX, Sweden
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, Eric Sigfrid Persson
Located in Karis, Nyland
A pair of Swedish lounge chairs in black leather and brushed aluminium, produced by DUX in the
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Modern Club Chair Flame Stich Geometric Fabric by Gaines of Tennessee
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage modern club or lounge chair with flame stitch geometric fabric and chromed plastic
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970 Sergio Mazza for Artemide Toga Stacking Outdoor Lounge Chairs White 4 Avail
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, but the price listed is for each chair
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
Pair of Black Chairs Dr Glob of Philippe Starck for Kartell, circa 1980
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Labrit, Landes
Kartell Dr. Glob black modern pair of chairs. The Dr. Glob chair was designed by the acclaimed
Category
Late 20th Century French Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian
Memphis Design
Lounge / Garden Chairs by Castelli Ferrieri
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in New York, NY
Comfortable, chic pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge /club chairs / armchairs by Castelli
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern 1960s Extremely Sought After Spaghetti Set of Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
1960s extremely sought after Spaghetti set of chairs in mint vintage condition.
Seat height
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,023 Sale Price / set
48% Off
Midcentury Dining Chairs / Ikea, 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechia
- Made of metal, plastic
- Maker: Ikea
- Good, original condition.
Category
1990s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Metal
$935 / set
Rare Pair of Gruppo / Studio G14 T.E.E. Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Studio G14
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very rare pair of Gruppo 14 (Studio 14) TEE chairs, 1970s. Produced by Gruppo Industriale
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina Pair of
Ciuingam
Lounge Chairs 1967
By BBB Bonacchina, Gionathan de Pas
Donato D’Urbino
Paolo Lomazzi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 'Ciuingam' lounge chairs, by the legendary Italian design trio Gionathan DePas, Donato
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Plastic, Foam
1990 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Tan Leather
By Lilly Reich, Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly
Category
1990s American Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel
2 F152 Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs by Geoffrey D Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Izegem, VWV
Great set of lounge chairs by Geoffrey David Harcourt, designed for Artifort. These armchairs
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Space Age Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Pair of "Krokus" Lounge Chairs by Lennart Bender for Ulferts AB, Sweden 1968
By Lennart Bender, Ulferts Swedish
Located in Utrecht, NL
style with an emphasis on functionality and elegance. This pair of ‘Krokus’ lounge chairs embody these
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Pair of Knut Hesterberg Lounge Black and Chrome Club Arm Chairs, Germany 1971
By Selectform Furniture 1, Knut Hesterberg
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of rare Midcentury modern lounge chairs with solid cast aluminium legs and molded plastic
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$6,834 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1973 Pair of Arne Jacobsen Low Oxford Chairs in Upholstered Caramel Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Oxford low armless desk or dining chairs, Model 3171T, originally designed by
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1960 Herman Miller Eames DAX Dining Arm Shell Chair in Parchment Fiberglass
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a DAX fiberglass dining chair, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This
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1960s American Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel
1958 Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rare Saran Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group lounge chair and coordinating ottoman, model 682, initially
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1967, Paolo Lomazzi, Donato D
urbino, Jonathan de Pas, for Zanotta, Blow Chair
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas
Donato D’Urbino
Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
unique.Blow chair. Traces of wear like not being totally clear plastic.
Executed in PVC plastic. There was a
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$1,357 Sale Price
21% Off
MCM Design PLONA Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970
s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design "PLONA" Easy Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
White Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra with Side Stool
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Pasadena, TX
plastic, Danish designer Verner Panton created the first single-form injection-molded chair, which was
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
1992 Knoll Handkerchief Stacking Chairs by Massimo
Lella Vignelli 12+ Avail
By Knoll, Lella
Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Knoll Handkerchief Chair by Lella and Massimo Vignelli in Red, introduced in 1983. The
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1990s American Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ciuingam chairs in leather by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina— 1967
By Jonathan de Pas, Paolo Lomazzi, Bonacina, Gionathan de Pas
Donato D’Urbino
Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
: Original leather / Foam / Plastic
Condition: Fair: Signs of age and use. One chairs has some tears (see
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Foam
Mid-Century Modern Rodica Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Mario Brunu for Confort
By Mario Brunu
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Rodica Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Mario Brunu for Confort Italy, 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
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
listing features one chair. The second chair is available but has some tears in the leather. The plastic
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Foam
Pair of PS Hässlö outdoor lounge chairs by Monika Mulder for Ikea, 1990s
By IKEA, Monika Mulder
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Pair of fantastic postmodern lounge chairs designed by Monika Mulder for Ikea in 1995. The Ikea PS
Category
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel
$749 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather 1969, Set of 2
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" easy chairs for Cassina, black leather and metal, Italy, 1969, set of
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Fabric
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and coordinating Ottoman, Models EA124/EA125
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1960s American Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
1996 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair in Tan Leather Antler Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group lounge chair, model EA316, originally designed by Charles and Ray
Category
1990s American Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Post-Modern "Cricket" Folding Chair Designed By Andries Van Onck For Magis
By Andries
Hiroko van Onck, Magis
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Exclusive Magis "Cricket" Folding Chair, Made In Italy
We are delighted to present an
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Metal
$559 Sale Price
20% Off
C. 1948 Herman Miller and Evans Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Calico Ash
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames LCW Lounge Chair in Calico Ash Plwood, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames
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1940s American Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Calico, Ash, Plastic, Rubber, Plywood
Model 250 Space Age Ofice Chair By Georg Leowald for Vilkhahn 1960s
By Georg Leowald
Located in Čelinac, BA
Georg Leowald Space Age Swivel Armchair for Wilkhahn Germany 1960s
Category
1960s German Space Age Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair in Red Naugahyde with Black Fabric Pillow
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
C. 1950 George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 4671 Dining / Side Chair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Dining / Side Chair, Model 4671, originally designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1969, Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Set of Four White Selene Chairs
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
Set of four Selene chairs in white. Beautiful set of four stackable chairs. The set shows traces of
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Mid-Century Postmodern Minimalist Leather Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This folding modern rocking chair was designed by Takeshi Nii during the 1950s. It has a black
Category
1950s Unknown Minimalist Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,798 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Rattan Clamshell Butterfly Chair With Iron Base 1950
s Italy
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mid Century Modern Cream Woven Rattan Clamshell Butterfly Chair With an Iron Frame Italy 1950's
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Iron
1979 40/4 Stacking Chair in Black by David Rowland for General Fireproofing Co.
By General Fireproofing Company, David Rowland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chair has a solid steel sled base, and has a black plastic seat and back. This example was manufactured
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Cantilever Z-Chairs, Steeltube and Black Fabric, Italy circa 1970
Located in Regensburg, DE
Rare pair of Italian 'Z-chairs', vintage 1970s.
Old chrome-plated tubular steel, newly polished
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chairs in Rust Velvet
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, model 72C, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs "657" Charles Pollock Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of 657 chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll. C1960 design signed in two places by
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Space Age Club Chair Raphael Raffel, France, 1965
By Raphael Raffel
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern space age club chair by Raphael Raffel, France 1965.
The club chair features
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
$2,582 Sale Price
40% Off
1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w/ Grey Fabric 4x Available
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Lounge Chair, model 1715L, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
1987 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Lilly Reich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs Nickel w Orange Fabric 4x Available
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Lounge Chair, model 1715L, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
1950s Herman Miller Eames DKX Wire Dining Chair in White with Black Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a DKX chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1951. This particular example
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970, Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Synthesi in Brown Plastic
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Brown Leather Amanta Lounge Chair Mario Bellini C&B Italia (Pair Avail.!)
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, C&B Italia
Located in Basel, BS
Very hot version of the original C&B 1970s Mario Bellini Amanta Chair. Iconic. In brown leather
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
$1,480 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Sabrina
Stainless
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a fully restored Barcelona Lounge Chair, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel
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Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage plastic chair chairs available for sale. Each of these unique vintage plastic chair chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, metal and wood. There are all kinds of vintage plastic chair chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage plastic chair chairs bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage plastic chair chairs over the years, but those made by Knoll, Herman Miller and Kartell are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Plastic Chair Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,527, while they’re typically $35 on the low end and $650,000 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 Vintage Plastic Chair 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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 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 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.
- 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.
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