Modern Bubble Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Napa, CA
Step into iconic design with the “Modern Bubble Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio.” Originally conceived by
Early 2000s Finnish Chairs
Chrome
Modern Bubble Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Napa, CA
Step into iconic design with the “Modern Bubble Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio.” Originally conceived by
Chrome
Iconic Eero Aarnio Giant Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
he Leather Ball Chair Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero
Aluminum
Modern Bubble Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Napa, CA
20th Century modern ball lounge chair. The bubble chair was originally designed in 1968 by Eero
Stainless Steel
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Wien, AT
The Eero Aarnio Ball Chair from the first production run by Asko is an absolute design icon
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
$10,498 / item
H 47.25 in W 43.31 in D 38.19 in
Customizable Iconic Eero Aarnio Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
breakthrough of Eero Aarnio. The ball chair can be found in the collections of design museums around the world
Fabric, Fiberglass
Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
breakthrough of Eero Aarnio. The ball chair can be found in the collections of design museums around the world
Fabric, Fiberglass
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Wien, AT
Eero Aarnio Ball Chair from the first production of Asko. An absolute design icon and known
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
$12,351 / item
H 47.25 in W 43.31 in D 38.19 in
Iconic Eero Aarnio Black Leather Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
breakthrough of Eero Aarnio. The ball chair can be found in the collections of design museums around the world
Fiberglass, Leather
$10,498 / item
H 47.25 in W 43.31 in D 38.19 in
Customizable Iconic Eero Aarnio Red Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
breakthrough of Eero Aarnio. The Ball Chair can be found in the collections of design museums around the world
Fabric, Fiberglass
$10,498 / item
H 47.25 in W 43.31 in D 38.19 in
Customizable cushion Iconic Eero Aarnio Blue Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
breakthrough of Eero Aarnio. The Ball Chair can be found in the collections of design museums around the world
Fabric, Fiberglass
$11,736
H 47.25 in W 41.34 in D 38.59 in
Original 1st Edition Eero Aarnio Ball Chair for Asko Finland, 1970s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Renens, CH
Designed by Eero Aarnio in the 1960s, the Ball, also known as the Globe Chair, is one of the most
Steel
Vintage Pair of Ball Chairs in the Design of Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio, Adelta
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage white swivel ball chairs designed by Eero Aarnio. The ball chair was designed in
Metal
Vintage Eero Aarnio Style Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Buxton, GB
This Vintage Eero Aarnio Style Ball Chair is a stunning accent chair for adults, perfect for living
Fiberglass
Authentic ball chair by Ero Aarnio 1980
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Perpignan, FR
Authentique fauteuil ball chair datant des années 80. Édition Adelta / étiquette fabricant présent
Metal
$28,000 / set
H 23.63 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in
Seating as Minimalist Sculpture, 4 Elements by Uredat, 1969, Mohair Upholstery
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
orange Aarnio 'ball' chair with custom order leather upholstery from the original maniufacturer 'Asko
Foam, Wood, Mohair
Unavailable
H 51.19 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Original Vintage 'Ball Chair' Designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Amstelveen, NL
The Ball chair was designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963. This vintage chair
Fabric, Plastic
Extreme rare Ball chair by Eero Aarnio made by Asko.
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Sittard, NL
Rare 1st edition Ball chair. Made by Asko, Finland. Designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963. Today they
Leather
Orange Eero Aarnio Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The unforgettable ball chair was first created in 1963 by Eero Aarnio and then it later debuted at
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage example was manufactured by ASKO with the rarer black finish.
Early Eero Aarnio Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Munich, DE
This is a very early example in good vintage condition with very nice original fabric. Made by Asko.
"Ball Chair" by Eero Aarnio, 1963
By Eero Aarnio
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"Ball Chair" by Eero Aarnio, Designed 1963, with molded fiberglass reinforced polyester spherical
Swivel Ball Chair Attributed to Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Brussels, BE
Swivel ball chair attributed to Eero Aarnio.
Textile
Iconic Eero Aarnio Blue Swivel Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Dronten, NL
Original ball chair designed by Eero Aarnio and manufactured by Adelta, Finland. The Ball chair
Aluminum
Iconic Eero Aarnio Ball Chair by Adelta
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Dronten, NL
Original ball chair designed by Eero Aarnio and manufactured by Adelta, Finland. The Ball chair
Aluminum
Eero Aarnio Style Midcentury Orange Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Aarnio style midcentury orange ball chair This chair is 39.5 wide x 32.25 deep x 48 inches
Fiberglass
Eero Aarnio The Ball Chair, Pair
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We love balls! Midcentury masterpieces. From Aarnio Originals website: The ball chair was designed
Fabric, Fiberglass
Swivel ball chair attributed to Eero Aarnio, 1980s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
and the design has been attributed to Eero Aarnio. The Ball Chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at
Abalone, Fabric, Plastic, Fiberglass
Eero Aarnio Style Mid Century Orange Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Aarnio style Mid Century orange ball chair. This chair is 39.5 wide x 32.25 deep x 48 inches
Fiberglass
Original Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio Asko
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Telgte, DE
Original ball chair by Eero Aarnio Asko Leather, 1960s.
Fiberglass, Leather
Original Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio Asko
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Telgte, DE
Original ball chair by Eero Aarnio Asko Red fabric, 1960s.
Fabric, Fiberglass
Original Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio Asko
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Telgte, DE
Original ball chair by Eero Aarnio Asko Red fabric, 1960s.
Fabric, Fiberglass
Original Eero Aarnio Blue Swivel Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio, Adelta
Located in Dronten, NL
Original ball chair designed by Eero Aarnio and manufactured by Adelta, Finland. The Ball chair
Aluminum
Vintage Ball Chair in the Style of Eero Aarnio, 1990s
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Ball Chair is an original design item realized in the 1990s. This beautiful seating was
Foam
Eero Aarnio Ball Chair for Adelta, 1980s
By Adelta, Eero Aarnio
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
This design is from outer space! The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne
Metal
Pair of Mid Century "Ball" Chairs by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of "Ball" form swivel chairs by Eero Aarnio. The chairs consist of white fiberglass shell
Fiberglass, Textile
Eero Aarnio Ball chair in Kvadrat Hallingdal Blue 750
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Vancouver, BC
breakthrough of Eero Aarnio. The Ball Chair can be found in the collections of design museums around the world
Fiberglass
Eero Aarnio Ball chair in Kvadrat Hallingdal Red 65
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Vancouver, BC
breakthrough of Eero Aarnio. The Ball Chair can be found in the collections of design museums around the world
Fiberglass
Eero Aarnio Ball chair in Kvadrat Hallingdal Orange 547
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Vancouver, BC
breakthrough of Eero Aarnio. The Ball Chair can be found in the collections of design museums around the world
Fiberglass
Eero Aarnio Style Mid Century White Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Aarnio style mid century white ball lounge chair This chair measures: 40.5 wide x 37.5 deep
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Mid Century Red and White "Ball" Chair by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage ball form swivel chair by Eero Aarnio. The chair consists of a white fiberglass shell
Fiberglass, Textile
Child’s Eero Aarnio Style Swivel Ball Chair Red and White
By Eero Aarnio
Located in West Hartford, CT
designer Eero Aarnio, it transports the user back to the 'retro modern' era of the 1960s. The Ball Chair is
Fabric, Fiberglass
Sold
H 39.38 in W 46.46 in D 37.8 in
Orange Ball Chair After the Model by Eero Aarnio, Wool and Fibreglass
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963, the ball chair made its debut at the Cologne Furniture
Fiberglass
Sold
H 39.38 in W 46.46 in D 37.8 in
Orange Ball Chair After the Model by Eero Aarnio, Wool and Fibreglass
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963, the Ball Chair made its debut at the Cologne Furniture
Fiberglass
Sold
H 47.25 in W 43.31 in D 38.19 in
Iconic Eero Aarnio Black and White Swivel Ball Lounge Chair - In Stock
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Finnish design and it was the international breakthrough of Eero Aarnio. The ball chair can be found in
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko, Finland 1963
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
interior? This original Ball Chair by Finnish designer Eero Aarnio, produced by Asko in the 1970's
Metal
Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Ball Chair for Kids after a Model by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
In the iconic style of Eero Aarnio, vintage swivel ball chair, kid's version, all original
Fiberglass
Vintage Eero Aarnio Inspired Finn Stone Ball Chair, Set of Seven
By Finn Stone, Eero Aarnio
Located in Wichita, KS
Vintage indoor outdoor ball seats - inspired by Eero Aarnio ball chair and Conceived by Irish
Plastic, Paint
Set of Two Original Adelta Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio Asko
By Adelta, Eero Aarnio
Located in Telgte, DE
Set of two original Adelta ball chair by Eero Aarnio Asko Very nice Adelta ball chairs. Color: red
Fabric, Fiberglass
Sold
H 47 in W 39 in D 33 in
Vintage Ball Chairs in the Style of Eero Aarnio Restored in Loro Piana Alpaca
By Eero Aarnio
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Pair of vintage ball chairs in the style of Eero Aarnio restored in Loro Piana alpaca and virgin
Wool, Alpaca, Fiberglass
Sold
H 47.25 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio and Adelta, Black and Grey Finland, 1980s
By Eero Aarnio, Adelta
Located in Regensburg, DE
“Ball chair”, designed by Eero Aarnio (born 1932 Helsinki) in 1963 and manufactured by Adelta in
Aluminum
Sold
H 47.25 in W 43.31 in D 39.38 in
1st Edition Series Eero Aarnio Ball Chair, Asko Finland Custom Order in Leather
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
The ball chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963 and produced by Asko in Finland It was
Leather, Fiberglass
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 43.31 in
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio, Green and White, Adelta, Finland circa 1980/90s
By Adelta, Eero Aarnio
Located in Regensburg, DE
Ball chair by Eero Aarnio, Green and White, Adelta, Finland circa 1980/90s One of the greatest
Metal
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 43.31 in L 47.25 in
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio, Orange and White, Adelta, Finland circa 1980/90s
By Adelta, Eero Aarnio
Located in Regensburg, DE
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio, Orange and White, Adelta, Finland circa 1980/90s One of the greatest
Metal
Sold
H 47.25 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio, Green and White, Adelta, Finland circa 1980/1990s
By Eero Aarnio, Adelta
Located in Regensburg, DE
One of the greatest design classics of all time, the “Ball chair”, designed by Eero Aarnio (born
Metal
Sold
H 47.25 in W 41.34 in D 38.59 in
Eero Aarnio, Ball Chair by Asko, Signed 1, Edition in Bright Orange 1963 Finland
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Munster, NRW
The ball chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963 and presented at the International Furniture
Fabric, Fiberglass
Sold
H 49.22 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
20th Century Retro Ball Chair in the Style of Eero Aarnio for Asko, C.1960
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The iconic and original ball chair, designed by Eero Aarnio for Asko. The interior cushioning has
Lambskin
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio, Finland, 1963
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
considered a Classic of Industrial design. Ball chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963 and presented at
Fabric, Fiberglass
Sold
H 41.34 in Dm 32.68 in L 41.34 in
Iconic Eero Aarnio Original Bubble Chair, 1968, Space Age Scandinavian Modern
By Eero Aarnio, Adelta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eero Aarnio's bubble chair from 1968 is based on the idea of Aarnio's iconic ball chair. Like the
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 51 in W 38 in D 29 in
Space Age Contemporary Fiberglass Ball / Globe Chair Style of Eero Aarino
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Buffalo, NY
Space Age Contemporary fiberglass ball / globe chair style of Eero Aarino. Older version, not a
Fabric, Fiberglass
Eero Aarnio, Ball Chair Black and White, Edition Adelta, 1986
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Saint ouen, FR
"Ball chair" black and white by Eero Aarnio Adelta Edition, 1986 Dimensions: W 110cm x D 97cm x H
Fiberglass, Fabric
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio for Adelta, 1970s
By Adelta, Eero Aarnio
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ball cocoon armchair that turns 360° on itself. The cushions and the inside of the chair are in
Metal
Sold
H 47.25 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
Space Age Ball Chair by Adelta, Eero Aarino, Orange and White, Finland, 1980/90s
By Eero Aarnio, Adelta
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original Ball Chair by Adelta, Eero Aarino for Asko, Orange and White, Space Age Period, Finland
Fabric, Fiberglass
Sold
H 47.25 in Dm 38.19 in
Eero Aarnio Style Mid-Century Modern ''Ball Chair'' White Red Finland, 1963
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Madrid, ES
international breakthrough of Eero Aarnio. Iconic 20th century piece of the Space Age style.
Fiberglass
Nanna Ditzel Mid-Century Danish Modern White Fiberglass Chair, 1969
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
fashion shoots and may be as iconic of the 1960s as Eero Aarnio’s plastic ball chair of 1963. Her work in
Fiberglass
Mid Century Dining Table with Four Chairs in the Style of Aarnio
Located in Astoria, NY
of Aarnio's "Ball" chair. The chairs are newly upholstered in tomato red wool twill and have a loose
Plastic, Laminate
Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An iconic and expressive swiveling Ball lounge chair, the black fiberglass spherical seating
Aluminum
Ball chair by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Highland, IN
An icon of 1960s pop furniture design, the ball chair by Eero Arnio is both revolutionary and
Aluminum
Eero Aarnio Ball Chair for Asko
By Asko, Eero Aarnio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic 1960s vintage ball chair by the iconic Mid-Century designer, Eero Aarnio. A "room within
Metal
Eero Aarnio Ball Chair by Asko Lahti
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pre Adelta ball chair by Eero Aarnio from the 1960s in brilliant orange with original black
Aluminum
Eero Aarnio Red Velvet Ball Chair for Asko
By Asko, Stendig Co., Eero Aarnio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic vintage ball chair by the iconic Midcentury designer, Eero Aarnio. A "room within a room
Metal
Eero Aarnio "Ball Chair" – Iconic Mid-Century Modern Design
By Adelta, Eero Aarnio
Located in Dronten, NL
An unmistakable icon of 1960s design, the Ball Chair by Finnish designer Eero Aarnio is as bold
Aluminum
Ball Chair by Asko - Eero Aarnio 1963, Rare First Edition
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Munster, NRW
Ball chair by Asko Eero Aarnio. 1963 First edition, foam is good.
Fiberglass
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$6,470 / item
H 83 in W 28 in D 40 in
David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
Rattan, Maple
$5,800 / set
H 26 in W 27 in D 30 in
Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman, Custom
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of custom stylish parsons armchairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a fun-sophisticated leopard upholstery fabric. Down wrapped seat cushion with down back c...
Velvet
$4,995
H 44 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Vintage 1970s Raymond Loewy Style Space Age Green Chapter One Highboy Dresser
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This bold highboy dresser from the 1970s pushes the boundaries of mid-century design. Crafted under the “Chapter One” collection by Broyhill, the piece channels the visionary aesthet...
Plastic, Hardwood
Gian Franco Frattini Albero book mill pre Poltrona Frau
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Weesp, NL
Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry wood, Albero mid century modern book mill designed by Gian franco Frattini, pre Poltrona Frau. This unique Brazilian Cherry wood version has been made in th...
Brass
$166,810
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with light grey interior. the second one with black interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...
Metal, Brass
1970, Rare Important Space Age Sideboard
By Verner Panton
Located in Perpignan, FR
Element decoration - sideboard for music TV Show. removable. Big size 400 x 120x 120 cm Fiberglass and metal.
Metal
1970, Rare Important Space Age Sideboard
By Verner Panton
Located in Perpignan, FR
Element decoration - sideboard for music TV Show. removable. Big size 400 x 120x 120 cm Fiberglass and metal.
Fiberglass
$39,850
H 30 in W 25.25 in D 23 in
Rare Pantonova Dining Set by Verner Panton 1971, Chrome, Glass Table, Six Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pantonova dining table and chairs designed by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1971. The black and white check fabric was updated two years ago in the same design as the orig...
Chrome
$29,191
H 64.9 in Dm 17.7 in
Cactus Floor Lamp handcrafted blown Murano glass Italy 1960s Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Cactus Floor Lamp handcrafted in blown Murano glass Italy 1960s Extremely rare example of Murano glass floor lamp, yellow and iridescent red color, in the style of the Italian artis...
Brass
Mario Brunu Rodica Lounge Chair for Comfort
By Mario Brunu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The midcentury lounge chair is in near original condition It may show minimal traces of use. Very comfortable and great Italian design .
Leather, Fiberglass
$17,737
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
20th Century Ettore Sottsass Mirror Ultrafragola for Poltronova
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Turin, Turin
Ettore Sottsass was a 20th-century Italian architect, noted for also designing furniture, jewellery, glass, lighting, home and office wares, as well as numerous buildings and interio...
Opal
$23,058
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
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.
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.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Now considered emblematic of 1960s mod aesthetics, the Finnish designer's famous creation was far from an overnight success.