Arflex 'Solar' Lounge Chairs in Fiberglass by Carlo Bartoli, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Bartoli, Arflex
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Solar' armchairs, designed by Carlo Bartoli for Arflex in 1965, standout pieces of Italian modernist design. These iconic chairs, crafted from fiberglass and polyester resin with a ...
Fiberglass, Polyester
Space Age Vintage Red Coral Pink Lounge Chairs Sofa Table Yrö Kukkapuro 1960s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age red coral pink vintage authentic pair of lounge chairs Saturn designed by Yjrö Kukkapuro Finland 1960s and a circular red pink sofa table by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1960s.
Aluminum
Sold
H 40 in W 32 in D 32 in
Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, USA, c. 1960s
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts comfort and style this iconic "Mr. Chair" with matching ottoman, designed by the acclaimed George Mulhauser, is the epitome of functional art. The shell, constructed of a...
Abalone, Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Walnut
NIKE Lounge Chairs by Richard Neagle for Sormani, 1960s, Italy
By Richard Neagle, Luigi Sormani
Located in The Hague, NL
NIKE lounge chair designed by Richard Neagle and produced by Luigi Sormani in 1966, Italy. Designed for the Nova project house of future in Disneyland. White lacquered polyester a...
Metal
Vintage Teak "Scoop" chair with ottoman by R.Huber & Co, 1960's
By R. Huber & Co.
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Vintage teak lounge chair with ottoman known as "Scoop" chair and manufactured by R.Huber & Co Toronto, 1960's Reupholstered in Bouclé Chair: Dxhxl: 95x89x78 cm Ottoman: 42x39x62 cm
Bouclé, Polyester, Teak
Pair Of Danish Modern Grete Jalk Teak Lounge Chairs France & Son 1960s
By France & Søn, John Stuart Inc., Grete Jalk
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant design having wave backrests that fit the curvature of your back to maximize comfort. Upholstered bentwood armrests provide a sizable area for your arms. Solid teak frames...
Steel
Pair of Easy Chairs by Miroslav Navratil, 1960s
By Cesky Nabytek, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of two rare "egg" chairs designed by Miroslav Navratil from Czechoslovakia and produced by Cesky Nabytek. The chairs stand on a beech wooden frame and have upholstered fibergla...
Beech, Polyester, Upholstery, Wood
$3,729Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Red Cado Chairs, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 1970s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østerg...
Plastic
$2,243 / set
H 27.17 in W 28.35 in D 25.2 in
Vico Magistretti Vicario Set of 2 Lounge Chairs for Artemide, 1970
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A fantastic pair of Artemide "Vicario" Lounge Chairs which are an impressive example of progressive Italian design from the early 1970s. Made from glass-reinforced polyester (GRP), t...
Plastic
$8,846 / set
H 23.63 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Italian modern red living room Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern red living room Marenco by Mario Marenco for Arflex, 1970s Living room composed of two two-seater sofas and an armchair mod. Marenco. The rectangular seats of the sofa...
Metal
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 85 in D 28 in
Magnificent Space-Age Tubular Chrome 2-Seat Sofa with Table Ingmar Relling Style
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Space Age chrome tubular 2-seat sofa with attached table in the style of Ingmar Relling. This piece is a bit of a mystery as to designer but by the shear quality and craf...
Chrome
$6,400 / set
H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chairs for Anonima Castelli, 1970, Set of 2
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Giancarlo Piretti "Alky" Lounge Chair for Anonima Castelli, Dark Brown Leather, Italy, 1972. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in 1972, the "Alky" lounge chair is o...
Metal
$4,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 24.02 in W 28.35 in D 28.75 in
Super Rare 'Mecurio' Chairs by French Artist Claude Courtecuisse, Steiner, 1967
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
We are proud to offer a superb pair of extremely rare 'Mercurio' lounge chairs by the French artist, designer and sculptor Claude Courtecuisse. Both chars are signed with the 'Cat...
Aluminum
$1,573 / set
H 26.78 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Space age Orbis lounge chairs by Luigi Colani for Cor, 1960s
By Luigi Colani
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare pair of space age 'orbis' lounge chairs designed by Luigi Colani and produced by Cor in the 1970s. The chairs have a white wooden frame and the original fabric cushions. 1960s...
Fabric, Wood
Rare Sculptural Chairs in Mohair, Italy, 1970s / 80s
By Eero Saarinen, Joe Colombo, Olivier Mourgue, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of curved scultptural lounge chairs, Italian, 1970s/80s. Newly upholstered in a premium ivory 100% mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Wood, Mohair
Fiberglass Gaia Chair, Carlo Bartoli for Arflex, 1960s
By Carlo Bartoli
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fiberglass Gaia armchair in a creamy high-gloss finish by Italian designer Carlo Bartoli for Arflex. Refinished and in excellent condition.
Fiberglass
$699 / set
H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Steen Ostergaard Model 290 Pair of Red Chair for Cado, 1970
By Steen Ostergaard, Cado
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Steen Ostergaard model 290 red plastic stacking chairs manufactured by Cado, 1970. Set of 2. With some scratches and marks.
Plastic
$8,392
H 31.89 in W 9.45 in D 33.86 in
Space Age Vintage Red Sectional Freestanding Sofa Vario Pillo Burghardt Vogtherr
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage modular sectional freestanding sofa Vario Pillo by Burghardt Vogtherr for Rosenthal Studio line 1969, Germany. A fabulous modular and freestanding sofa designed by...
Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic
$4,200
H 34.65 in W 31.5 in D 33.86 in
Marco Zanuso for Arflex 'Martingala' Easy Chair in Coral Red Upholstery
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, easy chair, model 'Martingala', fabric, chromium metal, Italy, 1950s. This eccentric easy chair, designed by Italian designer Marco Zanuso in the 1950s, is...
Metal, Chrome
Tommi Parzinger Red Lacquered Coffee Table Mid Century, USA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tommi Parzinger Red Lacquered Coffee Table Mid Century, USA A mid century modern geometric pedestal coffee table by Parzinger Originals, finished in a high-gloss red lacquer. Genero...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 31.25 in W 34.5 in D 31 in
Pair of Morris Futorian "Space Age" Lounge Chairs, With Red Vinyl Upholstery
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Morris Futorian "Space Age" Lounge Chairs, with red vinyl upholstery and white plastic frames on red circular bases. 31.25" H x 34.5" W x 31" D; seat: 14.5" H. Provenance: ...
Plastic
1960s Saarinen Style Red Molded Plastic Pedestal Armchair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This armchair follows the example of Eero Saarinen's revolutionary pedestal chair concept from the 1950s, executed here in a molded plastic construction. The chair features continuou...
Plastic
$3,962 / set
H 28.94 in W 25.99 in D 27.17 in
Giancarlo Piretti Two Mid-Century Modern Alky Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent pair of Mid-Century Modern Alky lounge chairs. Design by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort or Castelli. Striking Italian design from the 1970s. Original aluminum frame and r...
Aluminum, Chrome
$9,091 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$4,317Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Pink Murano Glass & Brass Luxury Bedside Tables: Italian Artistry Modern Bedroom
Located in Guazzora, IT
These luxury bedside tables in pink Murano glass and brass exemplify exquisite Italian craftsmanship and Mid-Century Modern style. Handcrafted in Italy exclusively for Milan Fashio...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Delord & Garrault Floor to Ceiling Lamps
By Garrault-Delord
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of rare "Sol au plafond" (floor to ceiling) lamps, made of different section of metal tubes holding an enlightnen plexi globe. Adjustable height both at the top and bottom thank...
Metal, Chrome
$4,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,200 / set
H 30 in W 41.25 in D 27.75 in
French Midcentury Formica Dinette Set by SIF, Chrome & Blue, 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Midcentury Retro Kitchenette Set in a daring powder blue formica from the SIF brand made during the 1950s. This iconic, complete set includes a statement cupboard, an expandin...
Chrome
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Pace Collection Queen Chrome Canopy Bed
By Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
Chic and glamorous queen size polished chrome canopy four poster bed frame by Pace Collection, 1970's. (See our separate listing for the king size version) The bed disassembles into...
Chrome
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
JMF Chair by Forsyth
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The JMF Chair is inspired by and in homage to the lean, modern lines and silhouettes created by design icon Jean-Michel Frank. 1 and a quarter inch solid oak, richly stained, is hand...
Oak
$5,536 / set
H 23.63 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A striking pair of Italian lounge chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, this early edition of the iconic Carlotta model, manufactured late 1960s/ early 1970s, embodie...
Wood, Fabric, Foam
$2,797
H 41.74 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
DF2000 trolley bar cabinet by Raymond Loewy for the Doubinsky Frères 1968
By Doubinsky Freres, Raymond Loewy
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
After a brief but promising career as a fashion illustrator, French- American designer Raymond Loewy dedicated his talent to the field of graphic and industrial design. Loewy’s creat...
Metal
$10,577 / item
H 35.83 in W 64.97 in D 39.38 in
Hand Tailored Fringes 2-Seat Sofa in Antique Pink Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature Franjas fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run a...
Velvet, Wood, Silk, Trimming
$3,480 / item
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in
Manhattan Trolley by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Manhattan trolley in metal and glass by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano collection Additional information: Trolley in metal and coloured glass. Collection: Memphis Milano De...
Metal
$10,128 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 37.41 in
Artistic Chandelier 6arms Amethyst-green-pink Murano Glass Rosae by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Artistic chandelier 6 arms in amethyst-green-pink Murano glass, flowers in pink vitreous paste Rosae Rosarum by Multiforme. Three of our Timeless collections have taken inspiration f...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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.
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
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