$1,759 / set
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in
Set of 2 Plastic BA 1171 Stacking Chairs by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, 1960s
By Helmut Bätzner 1
Located in Hamburg, DE
Design classics in a special color. 2 Bätzner chairs by Bofinger in a bright yellow tone. The chairs are stackable. This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Mater...
Plastic
$3,140 / set
H 26.78 in W 28.35 in D 25.99 in
Space Age Vintage Ivory Plastic Four Dining Chairs Helmuth Bätzner 1960s Germany
By Helmut Bätzner 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age four white vintage dining chairs from plastic model No. BA 1171 by Helmut Bätzner for
Plastic
$8,213 / set
H 29.73 in W 21.26 in D 20.99 in
Space Age Vintage Ten Red Plastic Dining Chairs Helmut Baetzner Bofinger, 1964
By Helmut Bätzner 1
Located in Vienna, AT
model BA 1171 was turned to an iconic chair and was used by Joseph Beuys, Sigmar Polke Guenter Uecker
Plastic
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in
Large Multicolor Set of BA 1171 Chair by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, 1960s
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in L'Escala, ES
Large multi-color set of 16 BA 1171 chairs by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger manufactured in Germany
Resin, Fiberglass, Polyester
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Set of 5 chairs model no BA 1171 designed by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, German
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Set of 5 chairs model no BA 1171 designed by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, Germany 1960s. This model
Plastic
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Stackable Bofinger Yellow Chairs by Helmut Batzner, First Edition, Set of 6
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in Madrid, ES
First edition of the model BA 1171 chairs designed by architect and designer Helmut Bätzner in 1964
Fiberglass
Sold
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in L 29.14 in
Model BA 1171 4 Chair by Helmut Bätzner For Bofinger, 1960s, Germany
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in The Hague, NL
The model BA 1171 chair was designed by architect and designer Helmit Bätzner in 1964 in close co
Fiberglass
Sold
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Model BA 1171 4 Chair by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, 1960s, Germany
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in The Hague, NL
The model BA 1171 chair was designed by architect and designer Helmit Bätzner in 1964 in close co
Fiberglass
Sold
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 Model BA 1171 Chairs by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, 1960s, Germany
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 chairs (model BA 1171) were designed by architect and designer Helmit Bätzner in 1964 in
Fiberglass
Sold
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in L 29.14 in
Set of 4 Model BA 1171 Chairs by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, 1960s, Germany
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 chairs (model BA 1171) were designed by architect and designer Helmit Bätzner in 1964 in
Fiberglass
Sold
H 28.35 in W 20.08 in D 28.35 in
Set of 4 Bofinger-Monoblok Chairs 'BA 1171' – Design Helmut Bätzner, Germany 60s
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Bofinger chair design (BA 1171) by Helmut Bätzner was manufactured by Bofinger in Germany in
Fiberglass, Polyester
Dining Room or Garden Set by Helmit Bätzner for Bofinger, 1960s
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in The Hague, NL
The model BA 1171 chairs and garden table was designed by architect and designer Helmit Bätzner in
Fiberglass
Sold
H 29.73 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Space Age Blue Vintage Bofinger Chair BA 1171 by Helmut Bätzner, 1960s, Germany
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age blue vintage Bofinger chair BA 1171 designed by architect and designer Helmut Bätzner
Plastic
Sold
H 29.34 in W 21.07 in D 21.07 in
Six Black Space Age BA 1171 Chairs by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, Germany, 1964
By Bofinger, Helmut Bätzner 1
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
classic from the Space Age period of the 1960s. The Bofinger chair, also named BA 1171, was designed by
Fiberglass
Sold
H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Helmut Bätzner Set of Dining Table + Four BA 1171 Chairs for Bofinger
By Bofinger, Helmut Bätzner 1
Located in Wien, Wien
Super cute set of four chairs and a table made out of fibreglass designed by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, made in Germany in the 60s. The table as well as the chairs are marked with ...
Fiberglass
$11,600 / set
H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 8
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of eight. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ...
Straw, Wood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$18,118
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
VENINI “Carlo Scarpa “ Poliedri. Chandelier Brass Murano Glass Iron 1955 Italy
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI Carlo Scarpa.
Murano Glass
$5,800 / set
H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1960, Set of 4
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "Carimate" dining chairs for Cassina, red lacquered wood and straw seat, Italy, 1960, set of four. The "Carimate" chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous c...
Straw, Wood
$3,261 / set
H 44.1 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
Set of 4 Solid Oak Brutalist Chairs by De Puyt, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Very impressive sculptural chairs in very good condition. These chairs were made in the 1970s in Belgium by De Puyt. They are made of solid oak wood and constructed with beautiful...
Wood, Oak
Set of 4 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chairs with sculptural walnut frames, double stretcher bases and newly upholstered.
Fabric, Walnut
$9,059 / item
H 86.62 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in
Modern Davide Medri for Dilmos Modular Links Hand-Cut Glass Mosaics Lighting
By Dilmos Edizioni, Davide Medri
Located in Milan, IT
Suspended or wall-mounted light module in the form of a chain, designed for Dilmos Milano. Made in the shape of a chain segment in a handcut reflective mosaic finish. Available in si...
Cut Glass
Brass Double Polyform Sconce Light
By Michele Varian
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple modern sconce to accent your bedroom, bathroom, or work space. This contemporary light also works well in a commercial setting restaurant, retail, or office space. Designed...
Brass
Unavailable|$152,000
H 53.15 in W 37.01 in D 21.66 in
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio Early and Rare Loop Cabinet in Copper
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, ‘Loop’ wall-mounted cabinet, welded copper with applied verdigris patina, steel, brass, painted wood, United States, circa 1968 Made around 1968, t...
Brass, Copper, Steel
$2,319Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 43.31 in Dm 12.6 in
Pair of Chandeliers Venini Style 47 Transparent Prism Quadriedri, Murano, 1990
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 47 Murano transparent crystal prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame. The glass are in 2 different dimension: 28 bigger and 19 smaller...
Metal
Sculpted Brutalist End Table 'CT-9' 'Solid Oak'
By Sóha
Located in Paris, IDF
End table CT-9 by Denis Milovanov x Soha Concept (Side table, end table, stool, pedestal...) Material: Solid oak Dimensions: H 34 x 40 x 40 cm SÓHA design studio conceives and prod...
Oak
A Polished Aluminum Floor Lamp Tube Shaped Ca' 1960's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting floor lamp, in the shape of a cylinder, thick gage highly polished aluminum.
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Great looking set of 6 tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Set includes two arm chairs and four side chairs. All chairs swivel. White frames with black cushions. We recommend ne...
Metal
Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley slipper chairs for Dunbar with dark mahogany bases and original black velvet upholstery. The upholstery has faded to an interesting shade of aubergine. Includes downfi...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$18,500
H 15.5 in W 54 in D 18 in
Paul Evans Studio Sculpted Bronze Cocktail Table Mid Century Brutalist Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signed Paul Evans Studio coffee table from New Hope PA circa 1969. Sculpted bronze on steel with clear glass top. Very good overall condition. Glass size can be customized to fit you...
Bronze
$16,500 / item
H 60 in W 60 in D 16 in
Chic Mirror-Polished or Powder-Coated Aluminum Room Divider or Screen
By Bestcase, Sight Unseen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Song screen by Charles Constantine of Bestcase is a more striking, modern take on the Eames’s iconic 1946 FSW screen. Made from mirror-polished aluminum, it also subverts the ide...
Aluminum
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.
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.