1970s Lucite Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Lucite, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Lucite
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite
Mid-20th Century French Minimalist Side Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Glass, Lucite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables
Glass, Lucite
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s Unknown Regency Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Leather, Lucite, Plexiglass
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Lucite, Silk, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Lucite, Silk
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Lucite
20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Lucite, Fabric
Vintage 1970s Swivel Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Lucite
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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 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.
- What was worn in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Was velvet used in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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