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1920's Art Deco Library Reading Chair finished in Floral Chenille
Located in Tarleton, GB
Art Deco Library Reading Chair
Introducing the 1920's Art Deco Library Reading Chair, supplied by The Rare Chair Company, an artisan family business based in Lancashire, UK.
This s...
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Foam, Beech, Oak
Set 4 mid century 1960’s chairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana after Eero Saarinen
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in London, GB
A set of very rare, stamped Arkana chairs. Very unusual as the upper shell is the same as the Arkana ’Tulip’ chair, but there are 4 legs rather than a single stem.
Not being able to...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 79 in W 47 in D 54 in
Set of four Robin Day 'Polo' Sled, Stackable Chairs, 1960s Indoor and Outdoor
By Robin Day
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four Robin Day for Loft 'Polo' sled stackable chairs. The seat is made from polypropylene with a chromed-steel base which can be used both indoor and outdoors.
This type ch...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.17 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
Fresh fat chair, Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in PARIS, FR
Polycarbonate.
Ed. Tom Dixon, London
Great condition.
Category
Early 2000s British Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Orange Eiffel Shell Chair By Charles And Ray Eames For Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Zohor, SK
Original 1960s orange fiberglass shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The scarse candy orange color has its original finish with the distinct thread textu...
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
Contemporary Chestnut Fiberglass Chair, Roly-Poly Dining Chair by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary fiberglass chair - Roly Poly Dining Chair by Faye Toogood. This is shown in the chestnut fiberglass finish.
Design: Faye Toogood
Material: Fiberglass
Available also in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Recycled Plastic Chair by James Shaw
By James Shaw
Located in London, GB
Contemporary recycled plastic chair by James Shaw
English, 2020
Height 78cm, width 58cm, depth 49cm
Designed and made by James Shaw, the renowned English contemporary designer and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Marc Fish Ethereal Chair Sycamore and Resin Organic Sculptural Design
By Marc Fish
Located in Newhaven, GB
The Ethereal furniture is made from Marc Fish's usual laminated veneer technique, with the important difference that he leaves negative space between them – treating them not as laye...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Acrylic, Wood, Sycamore, Bentwood
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
One of a kind sculptural chair, handcrafted
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
One of a kind sculptural chair. An unusual design hand crafted in stucco marmo. The creative process of crafting the chair resembles that used in sculpture; starting with a maquette,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic 'RCP2 Chair' in Solid Red by Jane Atfield
By Jane Atfield
Located in New York, NY
This unique piece is the 2022 re-issue of British-designer Jane Atfield's historical, 'RCP2 Chair,' an iconic example of sustainable design, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
1960's Pair of Space Age Fibreglass Pod Chairs
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and unusual pair of space age vintage pod chairs. They were made in England, they date from the 1960’s.
The design is so stylish and they are extremely well made. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Space Age Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Faux Fur, Wood
Seriously Cool over Engineered Metal & Lucite Folding Office Chair Swing Back
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very cool over engineered lucite and steel folding chair with swinging back rest
A very well made chair, the frame is super industrial and ...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 19.49 in D 18.51 in
Meltdown Chair, Blue Rope by Tom Price - contemporary
By Tom Price
Located in PARIS, FR
'Meltdown Chair, Blue Rope' is a piece by English artist Tom Price, from the Meltdown Series. This chair is made entirely from polypropylene rope, no other material is added. The art...
Category
Early 2000s British Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Meltdown Chair, PP Tube #1 White by Tom Price, Contemporary, Limited Edition
By Tom Price
Located in PARIS, FR
'Meltdown Chair, PP Tube #1 White' is a piece by English artist Tom Price, from the Meltdown Series. This chair is made entirely from polypropylene tubes, no other material is added....
Category
Early 2000s English Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
H 47.25 in W 70.87 in D 55.12 in
Meltdown Chair, White Rope by Tom Price, Contemporary, Limited Edition
By Tom Price
Located in PARIS, FR
'Meltdown Chair, White Rope' is a piece by English artist Tom Price, from the Meltdown Series. This chair is made entirely from polypropylene rope, no other material is added. The ar...
Category
2010s British Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Meltdown Chair, PE Stripe by Tom Price, Contemporary, one of a Kind
By Tom Price
Located in PARIS, FR
'Meltdown Chair, PE Stripe' is a piece by English artist Tom Price, from the Meltdown Series. This chair is made from plastic rugs and a stainless-steel frame. The artist assembles a...
Category
2010s English Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
A Pair of Jää Armchairs - Sustainable Recycled Indoor / Outdoor Suite
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
The Jää Armchairs offer robust seating solutions for spaces such as museums and galleries or real statement pieces for the residential sector.
The Finnish word jää has two meanings...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Meltdown Chair, Red Rope by Tom Price, Contemporary, Limited Edition
By Tom Price
Located in PARIS, FR
'Meltdown chair, Red Rope' is a piece by English artist Tom Price, from the Meltdown Series. Limited edition of 8. Available on commission.
This chair is made entirely from polyprop...
Category
2010s British Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Recycled-Plastic 'RCP2 Chair' in Blue & White by Jane Atfield
By Jane Atfield
Located in New York, NY
This is the 2022 re-issue of British-designer Jane Atfield's historical, 'RCP2 Chair', an iconic example of sustainable design, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the piece, whic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Recycled-Plastic 'RCP2 Chair' in Confetti by Jane Atfield
By Jane Atfield
Located in New York, NY
This unique piece is the 2022 re-issue of British-designer Jane Atfield's historical, 'RCP2 Chair,' an iconic example of sustainable design, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Ron Arad circa 1991, Four Soft Big Heavy Orange Armchairs Made by Moroso, Italy
By Ron Arad, Moroso
Located in London, GB
Ron Arad Circa 1991.
Four soft big heavy orange armchairs made by Moroso. Italy.
Soft big heavy is an armchair with stress-resistant polyurethane foam and polyester fiberfill, on a...
Category
1990s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood
H 30 in W 23.5 in D 30 in
Purple Chair Model “Hi!Breed” by Charlotte Kingsnorth Contemporary Design Seat
By Charlotte Kingsnorth
Located in Barcelona, ES
Chair model “Hi!breed”
From “Hi!breed” series
Manufactured by Charlotte Kingsnorth
Exclusively for Side Gallery
UK, 2022
Old metal tubular and mesh Ikea chair frame, envelope...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Contemporary Raw Fiberglass Chair, Roly-Poly Dining Chair by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary fiberglass chair - Roly Poly Dining Chair by Faye Toogood. This is shown in the raw fiberglass finish.
Design: Faye Toogood
Material: Fiberglass
Available also in c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Charcoal Fiberglass Chair, Roly-Poly Dining Chair by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary fiberglass chair - Roly Poly Dining Chair by Faye Toogood. This is shown in the charcoal fiberglass finish.
Design: Faye Toogood
Material: Fiberglass
Available also...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 19.69 in
Recycled-Plastic 'RCP2 Chair' in Black & White by Jane Atfield
By Jane Atfield
Located in New York, NY
This unique piece is the 2022 re-issue of British-designer Jane Atfield's historical, 'RCP2 Chair,' an iconic example of sustainable design, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary Cream Fiberglass Chair, Roly-Poly Dining Chair by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary fiberglass chair - Roly Poly Dining Chair by Faye Toogood. This is shown in the cream fiberglass finish.
Design: Faye Toogood
Material: Fiberglass
Available also in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 19.69 in
Spectra Lounger in Cherry Blossom
By Louie Rigano and Gil Muller
Located in London, GB
Bright vermilion and ivory merge to create a soft pink hue, reminiscent of the lush flowering buds of a cherry blossom tree in full bloom.
All SHORE furniture is fully outdoor/ind...
Category
2010s British Other Lounge Chairs
Materials
Silicone
Jää Armchair Made with 100% Recycled Plastic - Indoor / Outdoor Seating
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
One of the latest additions to the Jää series: the Jää Armchair offers a robust seating solution for spaces such as museums and galleries or real statement pieces for the residential...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Faye Toogood Contemporary Design Roly-Poly Chair in Charcoal Fibreglass, London
By Faye Toogood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Roly-Poly Chair Raw
Manufactured by Faye Toogood
London, 2018
Fiberglass
Measurements
85cm wide x 59cm deep x 61cm height
33,46 in wide x 23,22in deep x 25,40in height
Colors
– Cr...
Category
2010s British Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 24.02 in W 26.78 in D 23.23 in
Limited Edition, Eps Chair by Tom Dixon for London Design Festival, 2006
By Tom Dixon
Located in Uppsala, SE
Very rare EPS chair in a limited edition of 500 pieces in grey polystyrene (packing material) designed by Tom Dixon for the London Design Festival in 2006 for an event called "The Gr...
Category
Early 2000s British Futurist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Polystyrene
H 28.35 in W 36.23 in D 28.75 in
Faye Toogood, Roly Poly Chair, UK, 2018
By Faye Toogood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Roly-poly chair raw
London, 2018
Fiberglass.
Measurements:
85cm W x 59cm D x 61 H cm
33.46 in W x 23,22in D x 25.40 H in
Concept
Her furniture and objects demonstrate a ...
Category
2010s British Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 8 Yellow Fiberglass and Chrome Metal Chairs by Eames for Vitra Circa 1980
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Roubaix, FR
Set of 8 fibre glass and chrome metal chairs by Designers Ray and Charles Eames Model DSK for vitra Circa 1980 very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in
Hand Carved Brocade Covered Chair with Casters in the Style of East lake
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Hand-carved wooden chair in the style of Eastlake. The chair features a cream and yellow brocade fabric, upholstered tufted back and matching seat. The upholstery is in wonderful con...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique English Stroller
Located in Wilson, NC
Antique English stroller has the original wire wheels with brass lugs and the original fabric seat. The back is commensurate with use and age. We purchased it on one of our buying tr...
Category
Antique 1880s English Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Faye Toogood Roly Poly Contemporary Dining Chair in Cream Fibreglass, London
By Faye Toogood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Roly-Poly Dining Chair Raw
Manufactured by Faye Toogood
London, 2018
Fiberglass
Measurements
68cm wide x 50cm deep x 75cm hight
26.77in wide x 19.68in deep x 29.52in hight
Colors
...
Category
2010s British Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 19.69 in
Faye Toogood Cream Contemporary Roly Poly Chair Fibreglass
By Faye Toogood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Roly-Poly Chair Raw
Manufactured by Faye Toogood
London, 2018
Fiberglass
Measurements
85cm wide x 59cm deep x 61cm height
33,46 in wide x 23,22in deep x 25,40in height
Colors
– Cre...
Category
2010s British Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Stacking Chairs by Sebel, Pressed Metal Seat on Tubular Frame, Set of 4
By Harry Sebel
Located in Madison, WI
Original Stak-a-Bye chairs from Sebel of England, circa 1940. Set of 4. Padded green faux leather covers pressed metal seat and back mounted on a tubular steel frame. Legs capped in ...
Category
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Boeing Aircraft Engine Cowling Chair
By Plane Industries
Located in Trowbridge, GB
Created from the engine cowling of an Boeing 737, this colossal, luxurious chair, spins weightlessly, on its highly polished spun aluminium base.
Stood in its original orientation, ...
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary 'In The Woods' Tree Sculptures by Karen Ryan, Set of 2
By Karen Ryan
Located in London, GB
A surreal pair of trees for a living room. Constructed from discarded chairs collected from around Portsmouth.
Category
Early 2000s English Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rush, Plastic, Beech, Birch, Oak
H 100.01 in W 55.12 in D 59.06 in
Contemporary Yellow Chair 'Custom Chair' Assemblage by Karen Ryan
By Karen Ryan
Located in London, GB
Karen Ryan’s ‘Custom Chair’ series began in 2005, drawing from the history of discarded objects, this chair recycles mass-produced chair components, sprayed bright shades of yellow, ...
Category
Early 2000s English Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
String, Plastic, Beech, Paint
Walnut and Leather Hand Stitch Luroidea Lounge Office Chair With Perspex Legs
By Romuald Stefanski
Located in London, GB
Shortlisted in The Design et al International Product Design Awards 2016.
Piece of furniture mainly to address the needs for an executive lounge office chair. With a Minimalist aes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Acrylic, Plywood
H 29.53 in W 34.65 in D 24.41 in
Faye Toogood Oxblood Rubber Spade Chair
By Faye Toogood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faye Toogood
The Spade chair is a modern tool for sitting. The chair is an elegant and minimal Silhouette inspired by the juxtaposition of a three-legged milking stool and the han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Materials
Rubber, Ash
Faye Toogood Roly Poly Dining Chair Raw
By Faye Toogood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faye Toogood
One piece currently available. New orders require production time of 7-8 weeks.
This scoop-seated chair with four plump legs is cast as a single piece of fiberglas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
1940s Pair of Unique English Metal Arch Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unique metal arch back chairs with open frames and green leather seat backs from 1940s England. Great as accent chairs or dining chairs, the muted coloring and unique patina ...
Category
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Tom Dixon Grab Chair Design EPS Chair Polystyrene Chair O-BASF Brutalist
By Tom Dixon
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful rare chair by Tom Dixon and manufactured by EPS 2006
"Grab Chair"
Made from polystyrene, making the chair lightweight, however surprisingly robust and comfortable. Stam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Polystyrene
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Mid-Century 'Hermes' Bar Stools with a Brown Seat and White Metal Legs
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A very unique pair of modernist bar stools.
These stools were sourced from a Hermes store, however the manufacturer is unknown.
The seat is a brown foam shaped into a mushroom ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.47 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Circa 2010 Six Red & White Robin Day 'Polo' Sled Chrome & Polypropylene Chairs
By Loft, Robin Day
Located in London, GB
Set of six Robin Day for Loft 'Polo' sled stackable chairs. The seat is made from polypropylene with a chromed-steel base which can be used both indoor and outdoors. This chair has w...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
60s Maurice Burke Dining Chair for Arkana Furniture Set/4
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Arkana Limited was a British furniture manufacturer based in Bath in the 1960s and 1970s and became known for their mid-century modern style furniture.
The furniture manufacturer or...
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Monochrome Lounger in Slate
By Louie Rigano and Gil Muller
Located in London, GB
A vibrant solid color way in cool grey. A solid color accentuates the piece's unique texture and dynamic woven construction.
All SHORE furniture is fully outdoor/indoor. Our soft, d...
Category
2010s British Other Chairs
Materials
Silicone
Maurice Burke Set of 4 Lounge Chairs Model No. 116 for Arkana, Space Age 1960's
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in The Hague, NL
Space Age period set of four lounge chairs designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana manufacture in 1960's period, UK.
Model No. 116- all of the chairs are originally marked.
Seatings a...
Category
Vintage 1960s British Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in
Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six “DSS” (Dining height, side chair,
on stacking base) chairs designed by Charles
and Ray Eames. Manufactured by Hille under
licence from Herman Miller, circa 1960.
Eleph...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Button Back Library Chair in Fabric by Maharam, England, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Newly upholstered in 100% polyester fabric from Maharam, with contrasting buttons and original turned legs with brass castors.
Measures: 33” W x 31” D x 32” H x 16” seat.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Armchairs
Materials
Brass
1800s Pair of Elizabethan Chairs Hand Carved Solid Walnut Spiral Turned Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1800s Elegant Elizabethan Jacobian influenced Hand Carved Solid Walnut Chairs -a pair
Elaborate marquetry spiral turned carved wood ornamentation.
45.5 H x 20.75W x 24.5 D, S 19.5
Or...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Elizabethan Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bakelite, Walnut
H 45.5 in W 20.75 in D 24.5 in
Painted Bakelite Slat Stacking Chairs, England, circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of stackable painted bakelite slat chairs with painted metal tubular frames marked PEL. These industrial stacking chairs have taken on a truly special patina. The bakelite has c...
Category
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
Robin Day for Hille Set Chairs, 1970s
By Robin Day, Hille
Located in bari, IT
Set of six Space Age chairs produced by Hille from the 1970s by Robin Day.
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Retro Steelux Dining Chairs by Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely rare set of ‘Steelux’ dining chairs, these were designed by Robert Heritage, they date from the 1960s.
They are of amazing quality, with plastic injection ...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Elephant Grey "DSS" Eames Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six “DSS” (Dining height, side chair,
on stacking base) chairs designed by Charles
and Ray Eames. Manufactured by Hille under
licence from Herman Miller, circa 1960.
Eleph...
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Antique Set of Six English Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary set of six antique English dining chairs handcrafted out of walnut wood with rich walnut and ebonized color accents with a satin lacquer finish. The chairs come with...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Satin, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam
Set of Twelve Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary vintage set of twelve dining chairs handcrafted out of solid mahogany wood and are stained a rich dark mahogany color with a satin lacquered finish. This fabulous se...
Category
Vintage 1940s English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Mahogany
'Baby Zonke' Chair by Jonathan Trayte
By Jonathan Trayte
Located in Dallas, TX
Chair "Baby Zonke" designed by London based artist Jonathan Trayte. Chair is comprised of sheepskin, cowhide, patinated bronze, stainless steel, woven polyester, powder-coated steel,...
Category
2010s English Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Find a variety of british plastic chairs available on 1stDibs. Find 28 antique and vintage british plastic chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. British plastic chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. British plastic chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many british plastic chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Faye Toogood, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller produced popular british plastic chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are British Plastic Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,464, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $19,500 highest priced.
Finding the Right Chairs for You
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
Questions About British Plastic 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.
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