Lucite Hanging Chair
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Prints
Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Turkish Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century German Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary South American Minimalist Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Metal
Recent Sales
20th Century Finnish Modern Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Lucite, Upholstery
20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Lucite
1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Plastic, Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Wood, Plastic
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.
- What is a hanging chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A hanging chair is a type of chair that is hung by a hook to the ceiling or a stand. It does not have legs and can swing freely. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage hanging chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What hanging chairs are called depends on their design. Ones with seating built into an oval-shaped frame are known as egg chairs, while those with circular frames are called bubble chairs. Chairs with metal frames and seats made of rope or fabric are called hammock or sling chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage and antique hanging chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To hang an egg chair from the ceiling, you must drill into a joist and install a hook. Then, attach a chain to the top of the chair and hang it from the hook. Having an experienced handyman tackle the job for you can help to ensure secure installation and reduce the risk of damaging your ceiling. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of egg chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How much weight a hanging chair can hold varies. Each chair has a maximum weight rating based on the strength of its materials. Hanging a chair properly can help to ensure that the furniture can support the specified amount of weight. On 1stDibs, find a variety of hanging chairs.
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