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When was plastic first used in furniture?
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The history of plastic as a raw material for furniture traces back to the years immediately after World War II. Improvements in plastics technology during the 1960s created a boom in the design of new plastic furniture, and it’s been a popular material ever since. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary plastic furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for 1950s Plastic Chairs on 1stDibs
Vintage Iron and Plastic Children's Chair, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vintage iron and plastic children's chair, Italy, 1950s
Complete and in good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Iron
$350 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century design wicker chair by Dirk Sliedrecht , 1950’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 70cm H, 59cm W, 38cm H seat, 60 cm D
Condtion: Good
Material: Metal , wicker
Color: Brown , black
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Retro 1950's Pair of French Red and Blue wire chairs
Located in Markington, GB
Pair of French red and blue wire chairs.
Measures: Seat height: 44cm, height: 82cm, depth: 55cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$352 Sale Price / set
60% Off
1950’s Swedish Modern Club Chairs With Wooden Arm Rests on Castors - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
low slung lounge chairs are so comfortable! They are really the kind of chairs you can curl up in
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Original Mid-Century Wingchair, Miroslav Navratil, Plastic Fiber, Czech, 1950s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic Wing Chair from the mid-20th century was designed by renowned Czechoslovak architect
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage Adjustable Toledo Chairs, c. 1950's
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Napa, CA
20th century.
Tan plastic with black metal base; chairs are on casters with adjustable seat height
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
