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Fiberglass Armchair by Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic design fiberglass armchair by Navratil made in 1960s.
Good original condition with some
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Black fiberglass fabric Armchair Girasole Tournesol by Frigerio, 1960s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Black fiberglass and fabric Armchair Girasole by Frigerio, 1960s
Armchair mod
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
H 28.35 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
1960s Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell (no base) in Parchment Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1950. These particular examples were produced in the 1960s. They are parchment fiberglass. These shells
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 13.5 in W 24.875 in D 23.5 in
"Culbuto" Armchair by Marc Held for Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Marc Held
Located in bruxelles, BE
High back armchair in black leather with moulded fibreglass shell. The chair can be tipped. Measure
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Midcentury Lounge Armchairs by Miroslav Navratil, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
Armchairs by Miroslav Navratil, manufactured in Czech by TON Bystrice pod Hostýnem, 1959. Original
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass, Beech
Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - 1960's Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Lisboa, PT
, designed by visionary Italian designer Joe Colombo for Comfort in the 1960s, is an unparalleled icon of mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Set of 2 “Senior” Armchairs in Hardwood & Suede by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This comfortable, aptly named Senior armchair was designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by his
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 20.48 in
Vintage iconic Joe Colombo Elda armchair, Italian Space Age 1960s, Black Leather
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic Armchair , Vintage Italian Armchair , Joe Colombo , Elda
It’s 1963, Space Age is at its
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 36.62 in W 37.41 in D 36.23 in
Italian White Armchair Nastro Cl9 by F. Stagi C. Leonardi for Bernini, 1960s
By Bernini, Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian White armchair mod. Nastro CL9 by Franca Stagi and Cesare Leonardi for Bernini, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 24.81 in W 40.56 in D 32.29 in
Mid-Century Lounge or Armchair by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, German Design, 1960s
By Vitsoe, Dieter Rams
Located in München, Bavaria
× Seat Height
This original mid-century armchair was designed by Dieter Rams in the 1960s and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass, Suede
H 27.17 in W 34.65 in D 30.71 in
Mid-Century Lounge or Armchair by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, German Design, 1960s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in München, Bavaria
Height
This original mid-century armchair was designed by Dieter Rams in the 1960s and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Upholstery, Fiberglass
H 25.6 in W 34.65 in D 30.71 in
Lounge Chair by Play IVM, 1960s
By Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in bruxelles, BE
Swivel chair in leather, fiberglass shell and metal leg. Seat height 42 cm. Wear due to time and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Eames Fiberglass Armchairs Herman Miller Circa. 1960's A Pair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Fulton, CA
Good old pair of Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller formed fiberglass armchairs in Parchment
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960s — Restored Price Per Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass, Beech
"Junior" Easy Chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi, Finland, 1960s. Red-Orange.
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Kansas City, MO
Completely original Yrjo Kukkapuro "Junior" easy chair for Haimi, Finland, 1960s. Fiberglass
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 2 Sculptural Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 2 Sculptural Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960s
Elevate your interior
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass, Beech
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in the style of Alberto Rosselli, 1960s
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in bruxelles, BE
Italian white fibreglass armchairs. Wear and tear due to time and age of the chairs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 19.3 in W 27.96 in D 35.04 in
Amanta Lounge chairs by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960s, set of 3
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 3 orange and purple fabric armchairs with fibreglass shell. Designed by Mario Bellini for C
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Fiberglass
H 28.35 in W 32.29 in D 31.11 in
Mid Century 975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Harcourt for Artifort in the 60's.
The immaculate white bucket seat with dito tulip shaped base form a
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 27.17 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
1960s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Pedestal Arm Chairs, Model 150US
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Swivel Armchairs, Model 150A, initially designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 26 in D 23.5 in
Mid Century 975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable lounge chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 60's. It has a
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 27.17 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Set of 6 Tulip Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, plumb upholstery, 1960's
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Eero Saarinen Tulip armchairs, with plumb upholstery.
Knoll Associates, 1960's
Set of 6 chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 16 in W 26 in D 21.25 in
Pair of French Reconstruction Armchairs, France 1960s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Aartselaar, BE
French, sleek, modernist, contemporary, wood, 1960s, mid-century modern
Very elegant pair of mid
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Maurice Burke Set of 8 Fibreglass Armchairs 1960s Saarinen Tulip Style
By Burke, Inc., Maurice Burke
Located in Buffalo, NY
Midcentury / Space Age Modernist set of 8 fiberglass shell dining/armchairs by Maurice Burke
Category
Vintage 1960s American Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket
By Herman Miller, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and extremely rare pair of early 1960s caramel leather Eames DAX armchairs. A very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.29 in W 25.79 in D 24.61 in
Maurice Burke for Arkana GB, Set of 4 Fibreglass Counter-Swivel Armchairs, 1960s
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Torquay, GB
Midcentury set of 4 fibreglass shell dining/armchairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture GB
Category
Mid-20th Century English Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28.35 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Dat-1 Swivel Desk or Office Armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Classic Mid-Century Modern office or desk armchair, model DAT-1 on castors and tilt swivel in off
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.26 in W 24.81 in D 22.84 in
Rare 1960s Eero Saarinen Associates Upholstered Executive Tulip Swivel Armchairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Executive desk chairs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates in the 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 33.5 in W 26 in D 27 in
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 'Saturnus' Armchair
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Saturnus' lounge chair, fabric, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s
Stunning
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
F300 Armchair in Fiberglass by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
- Width 78 cm x Depth 69 cm x Height 60 cm x Seat Height 40 cm
Materials - Fiberglass
Color - White
Paint
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
La Fonda Fiberglass Armchairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Torino, Italy
Pair of fiberglass and aluminum armchairs
Model La Fonda
Designers Charles and Ray Eames
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 24.81 in
1960s Italian Pair of Moulded Fiberglass Lounge Chairs
By Joe Colombo
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of moulded fiberglass lounge chairs, Italy, circa 1960s attributed to Joe Colombo.
Fun
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 4, Eames Herman Miller DAL Armchairs, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Bern, CH
Set of four Eames DAL armchairs. Designed by Charles & Ray Eames, and produced by Herman Miller for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Fiberglass
Midcentury Black Lotus Armchair by Erwine and Estelle Laverne, 1960s US
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in London, GB
The Lotus armchair designed and developed by Erwine and Estelle Laverne is a great example of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
period. These vintage fiberglass shell armchair was designed by Charles Eames and produced by Herman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 24.81 in
Miroslav Navrátil Fiberglass Armchair, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s, Czechoslovakia
- Design: M. Navrátil
- Maker: TON
- Perfect original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eero Aarnio Space Age Pastille Vintage Red Fiberglass Armchair, 1960s, Finland
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Vienna, AT
Eerio Aarnio space age vintage organic red fiberglass armchair or rocking chair or patio chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 20.87 in Dm 37.01 in
Mid-Century Modern Eames Herman Miller Fiberglass Swivel Shell Armchair, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an original, fiberglass shell, swivel armchair, by Charles & Ray Eames
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 33 in W 25 in D 28 in
Culbuto Armchairs, 1960s
By Marc Held
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of Culbuto armchairs designed in 1967 by Marc Held for Knoll International.
Designed without
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Joe Colombo Elda Chair 1960's
By Joe Colombo
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
1960's. White fiberglass with off white leather.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Armchairs, 1960s-1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs; foam padding, corduroy lining, fiberglass shell.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass, Foam
Fiberglass and Leather ‘Diabolo’ Chair by Ben Swildens, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
, 1960s, marked with 'sb precisie meubelen' Woerden.
Swildens is very well known because of the three
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Fiberglass and Leather ‘Diabolo’ Chair by Ben Swildens, 1960s
By Stabin, Ben Swildens
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
, 1960s, marked with 'sb precisie meubelen' Woerden. Swildens is very well known because of the three
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Ray and Charles Eames LAR Fiberglass Cats Cradle Chair by Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful fiberglass armchair designed by Ray and Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 23.63 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
1960s Leather DAX Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A 'DAX' rope edge fiberglass zenith shell chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames with brass-finished
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Leather
Midcentury Shell Armchair by František Jirak, 1960s
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Żory, PL
Shell chair designed by František Jirák in the 1960s.
Completely restored with lacquered woodwork
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Wood
Mid-Century Black Lotus Armchair by Erwine and Estelle Laverne, USA, 1960s
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in New York, NY
A sleek and well designed fiberglass armchair known as the Lotus chair. The chair is a wonderful
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 23.25 in D 21.5 in
Krokus armchair by Lennart Bender for Ulferts AB, Sweden, 1960s
By Ulferts Swedish, Lennart Bender
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful Krokus armchair designed by Lennart Bender for Ulferts AB, Sweden, in the 1960s.
Super
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass
1960s "Junior" Armchairs Dark Brown Leather and White by Yrjö Kukkapuro
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Finland during the mid–1960s. Swivel chairs, made from fiberglass with enameled white steel base. Seats
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 24.81 in D 25.2 in
Ribbon armchair design by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi for Bernini 1960s
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, Bernini
Located in Parma, IT
Ribbon armchair design Cesare Leonardi-Franca Stagi production Bernini 1960s.
One-piece curved and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 40.56 in D 32.29 in
Yrjö Kukkapuro "Junior" Armchairs in Dark Brown Leather and White, 1960s
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Finland during the mid–1960s. Swivel chairs, made from fiberglass with enameled white steel base. Seats
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 24.81 in D 25.2 in
Italian White Armchairs Nastro Cl9 by F. Stagi C. Leonardi for Bernini, 1960s
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, Bernini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian White armchairs mod. Nastro CL9 by Franca Stagi and Cesare Leonardi for Bernini, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 24.81 in W 40.56 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Midcentury Armchair Herman Miller, Charles & Ray Eames, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, Vitra
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare type
- Charles & Ray Eames and Alexander Girard
- Marked by original label
- Very comfortable
- DAL, La Fonda.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 25.6 in D 23.23 in
Charles e Ray Eames La Fonda Midcentury Armchairs for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of Mid-Century Modern design four chairs armchairs model “La Fonda”
designed by Charles e Ray
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
"Culbuto" Armchairs High models by Marc Held Knoll International France 1960s
By Marc Held
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare pair of High "Culbuto" armchairs, in black leather. Very hard to find on the market a pair
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 44.89 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
Lounge Chair by IVM, 1960s
By Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in bruxelles, BE
Swivel armchair in black leather and fiberglass shell. Seat height 43cm. Wear due to time and age.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Lounge Chair by IVM, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Fiberglass and leather armchair. Wear due to time and age of the chair. Measure: Seat height 42cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Lounge Chair by IVM, 1960s
By Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in bruxelles, BE
Swivel chair in black leather, fiberglass shell and metal legs. Seat height 41 cm. Wear due to time
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
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1960s Fiberglass Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of 1960s fiberglass armchairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1960s fiberglass armchairs — often made from fiberglass, plastic and metal — can elevate any home. 1960s fiberglass armchairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern 1960s fiberglass armchairs are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large 1960s fiberglass armchairs, so small 1960s fiberglass armchairs measuring 19.3 inches across are available at 1stDibs. 1960s fiberglass armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen are consistently popular.
How Much are 1960s Fiberglass Armchairs?
Prices for 1960s fiberglass armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1960s fiberglass armchairs begin at $393 and can go as high as $35,005, while the average can fetch as much as $3,037.
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.
Questions About 1960s Fiberglass Armchairs
- What was worn in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion in the 1960s progressed toward a more casual look for men and for women during the decade. For women, the skirt suits of the 1950s prevailed during the early ‘60s and eventually miniskirts came along. Late-1960s fashion included ponchos, peace signs, chain belts, puffed “bubble” sleeves, frayed bell-bottom jeans for men and women, tie-dyed shirts, work shirts, sandals, headbands and moccasins.
- Were there watches in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a caftan from the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A caftan from the 1960s or any other era refers to a long ankle-length variation on a robe or a tunic. Caftans, which are sometimes referred to as kaftans, feature full sleeves and usually have a deep, open neck. While these garments can be made from any fabric, most caftans are made of wool, silk or cotton. Find a selection of caftans from top fashion boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
- 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 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 27, 2024What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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