1960s Fiberglass Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Fiberglass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass, Leather
Vintage 1960s Czech Armchairs
Upholstery, Fiberglass, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Space Age Armchairs
Velvet, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Space Age Armchairs
Faux Leather, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Armchairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Finnish Space Age Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Beech
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass, Leather
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Enamel
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fiberglass, Plywood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass, Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Leather, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Abalone, Wool, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century English Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
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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.
- What did men wear in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
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