Molded Fiberglass Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Finnish Space Age Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Polyester
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Paint, Foam
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Danish Space Age Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Seagrass, Pine
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To restore an Eames fiberglass chair, wash it gently with a soft bristle brush and dish soap in warm water. Use a clean damp cloth to wipe off the soap, and then dry with another cloth. You can use a safe wax for fiberglass to enhance the shine. Shop a collection of Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify an Eames fiberglass chair, flip it over and check the underside of the seat for a label. What information appears on the label varies, but most will say "The Herman Miller Furniture Company" and "Charles Eames." You may also see "Zenith Plastics," a reference to the company that manufactured the fiberglass. Some chairs made during the 1960s may have the Herman Miller name in raised letters directly on the seat. Newer chairs may display a "Vitra" label instead of "Herman Miller." A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help with the identification process. Find a selection of Eames fiberglass chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To identify a Herman Miller fiberglass chair, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat. All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair. Because there are many convincing reproductions out there, you may also wish to have a certified appraiser assist you with the authentication process. Find authentic Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean an Eames molded plywood chair, wipe it down with a soft cloth dampened with warm water and a mild dish soap. Then, use a second cloth moistened with water to wipe off the soap. Finally, use a soft towel to dry. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eames chairs.
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