Blow Chair
Blow Chair by Alexis Lahellec, Paris, 1996
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare blow chair by Alexis Lahellec, Paris, 1996. Nice zebra pattern chair, fully comprised of PVC
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
PVC
Zanotta Inflatable 'Blow' Chair 1967 with Original Box
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in London, GB
Zanotta Inflatable 'Blow' Chair, 1967
Designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino, and Paolo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
PVC
1967, Paolo Lomazzi, Donato D'urbino, Jonathan de Pas, for Zanotta, Blow Chair
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
unique.Blow chair. Traces of wear like not being totally clear plastic.
Executed in PVC plastic. There was a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$1,373 Sale Price
21% Off
H 27.96 in W 43.71 in D 38.19 in
Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Mouth
By Blow, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
becomes prêt-à-porter loaded with a disruptive force that transforms any object into a sculpture. Blow and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Chairs by Blowing Rock Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Four matching chairs feature sculptural spoke backs and upholstered seats, made by Blowing Rock
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Inflatable Indoor/Outdoor Yellow 'Blow' Arm Chair, 1960's
By Jonathan de Pas
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Blow inflatable lounge chair by Jonathan de Pas for Zanotta 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$2,223
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 37.41 in
6 Vintage "Wishbone" Style Chairs by Blowing Rock Furniture
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home the best of both worlds with this wonderful set of 6 mid-century vintage dining chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Black Lacquer Wishbone Dining Chairs by Blowing Rock Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Lacquer Wishbone Dining Chairs by Blowing Rock - Set of 6. Listing
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,000 / set
H 32.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Sculptural Green Rattan Lounge Chair by J. Abraham and Dirk Rol, France 1960s
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Roma, IT
-blowing. The chair rests on four curved feet in black enameled metal. The geometric frame and legs reflect
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$6,604
H 37.41 in W 41.74 in D 33.86 in
Typical French Design, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Typical French design, circa 1950,
Thermoformed wood and lacquered metal.
Stackable chairs
Many
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Piumino sofa De Pas, D’urbino and Lomazzi Italy 1970
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
of lounge chairs, which can be purchased separately here to complete the ensemble.
The leather is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
20thC Brionvega Rr126 Stereophonic Radio, By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
such as the Blow Chair). It is made from plywood covered with a faux-wood laminate. The stand is cast
Category
20th Century Italian Other Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
$10,046
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 15.75 in
Rare Monumental Antique Italian Renaissance Figural Mahogany Dining Table 125"
Located in Dayton, OH
back of chairs as it blows wooden tendrils of wind from its mouth.
Dimensions:
125" x 59" x 32"h
Category
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
$35,000 Sale Price
30% Off
H 32 in W 125 in D 59 in
Recent Sales
Sculptural Black Iron Chair Contemporary Design in Wrought Iron
Located in València, ES
fear,
and when necessary, with strong hammer blows.
Chair with big backrest, small fixed seat and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Seletti x Studio Job 'Blow' Burger Chair, 2017
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Norwich, GB
Fast food furniture, both iconic and ironic. Studio Job's 'Burger Chair' for Seletti gives an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique Scottish Orkney Islands Child's Small Chair of Woven Rush circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first!
A charming child's chair from the Orkney Islands of Scotland circa 1920. This
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Rustic Children's Furniture
Materials
Rush, Oak
Antique English Oak Cake Stand
Located in Port Chester, NY
. Would make a good side or occasional table when left open next to a chair. Measurements blow are for the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Materials
Oak
Two Original Blow Chairs by De Pas, d'Urbino & Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1967
By Zanotta
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A pair of original and barely used "Blow" chairs in clear, inflated PVC designed in 1967 by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
PVC
H 27.96 in W 43.71 in D 38.98 in
Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Egg
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Seletti, Blow
Located in Doral, FL
becomes prêt-à-porter loaded with a disruptive force that transforms any object into a sculpture. Blow and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Hotdog
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Seletti, Blow
Located in Doral, FL
becomes prêt-à-porter loaded with a disruptive force that transforms any object into a sculpture. Blow and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Flash
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Seletti, Blow
Located in Doral, FL
becomes prêt-à-porter loaded with a disruptive force that transforms any object into a sculpture. Blow and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Weed
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Seletti, Blow
Located in Doral, FL
becomes prêt-à-porter loaded with a disruptive force that transforms any object into a sculpture. Blow and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Peace
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
becomes prêt-à-porter loaded with a disruptive force that transforms any object into a sculpture. Blow and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rustic Rocking Chair Attributed to Rev. Ben Davis of Blowing Rock, NC
Located in Stamford, CT
Rustic rocking chair attributed to Rev. Ben Davis of Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Chip carved
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Blowing Rock Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Broyhill
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Blowing rock mid century walnut dining chairs - set of 6
These chairs are 23.5 wide x 22.75 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Blowing Rock Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Broyhill
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Blowing Rock mid century walnut dining chairs - Set of 8
Each chair measures: 23.75 wide x 20 deep
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Blowing Rock Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Blowing Rock mid century walnut dining chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 20.5 wide x 19
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Piumino chairs De Pas, D’urbino and Lomazzi Italy 1970
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, and experimental materials like plastic and polyurethane. Their iconic works, such as the Blow Chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans Wegner Wishbone Style Dining or Game Armchairs by Blowing Rock, circa 196
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Southampton, NJ
A set of 4 sculptural curved back armchairs in the manner of Hans Wegner’s Wishbone chair having
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
H 31.75 in W 23 in D 21 in
Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia La Mamma UP5 and UP6 Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
by Gaetano Pesce, also known as the Big Mama, Blow Up and Donna chair, was reissued in 2000 by B&B
Category
Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Pair of Mario Bellini Seventies Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
upholstery. The design is an upholstered version of a blow up chair. Very comfortable.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Club Chairs
Materials
Wool
One of a Kind Paul Frankl Lounge Chair Restored in Zebra Hide
By Paul Frankl
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
, because yes, this chair will blow you away.
27.5 x 28.5 x 25.25 (Seat Height: 16")
The Art of One
Category
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Zebra Hide
Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia UP5 and UP6 Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Signed
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair and ottoman by Gaetano Pesce, also known as the Big Mama, Blow Up and Donna chair, was reissued in
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jute, Nylon
H 40.5 in W 47.25 in L 40.5 in
20th Century Stereophonic Radio, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
such as the Blow Chair). It is made from plywood covered with a faux-wood laminate. The stand is cast
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Plywood
Restored Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair with New Orange Fabric
By Grete Jalk, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
familiar with the seemingly standard, wood-frame mid-century lounge chair. This specimen blows its peers
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Cognac Leather ‘Piumino’ Living Room Set by De Pas, D’urbino & Lomazzi
By Dell'Oca, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Antwerp, BE
' glove chair and their 'Blow Inflatable Armchair' which is part of the MoMa collection.
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 84.65 in D 39.38 in
Cognac ‘Piumino’ Living Room Set by De Pas, D’urbino & Lomazzi
By Dell'Oca, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Joe' glove chair and their 'Blow Inflatable Armchair' which is part of the MoMa collection.
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
18th Century Rare Steeple Back Column Legs Gothic Style Antique Pugin Armchair
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Edward Welby Pugin, Rowlandson and Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
seen, enlarge the legs from a front view and you have mind-blowing architecture, this chair is so
Category
Antique 18th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 39.57 in W 24.22 in D 18.9 in
Zanotta Blow Chair, designed 1967, unused in original box
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
The Blow inflatable armchair was designed in 1967 by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
PVC
Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia UP5 and UP6 Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Signed
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ottoman by Gaetano Pesce, also known as the Big Mama, Blow Up and Donna chair, was reissued in 2000 by B&B
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jute, Nylon
H 40.5 in W 47.25 in D 51 in
Pair of Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chairs by J. Abraham and Dirk Rol, France 1950
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Roma, IT
proportions of these chairs are mind-blowing. The center of the seating is enriched by a wonderful work in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 34.65 in D 34.26 in
Postmodern Cognac Leather ‘Piumino’ Sofa by De Pas, D’urbino & Lomazzi
By Dell'Oca, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Antwerp, BE
colored leather. In excellent condition.
The designers are also known for their iconic 'Joe' glove chair
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 84.65 in D 39.38 in
Postmodern Dressboy by De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Weesp, NL
recognizable even to people who have never heard their names. The Sciangai is among them, as is Blow, an
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Blowing Rock Midcentury Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Spring Valley, CA
Blowing Rock mid century walnut side dining chairs - set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20 wide
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Wing Chair
Located in New York, NY
Blowing Rock Wing Chair With Small Natural Nail Heads Around Top and Skirt
COM Available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Contemporary Wing Chair with Nail Heads
Located in New York, NY
Blowing Rock Wing Chair
32" W x 37" D x 46" H
Nail Head Decor
COM Available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Gaetano Pesce Up 5 and Up 6 2000 Series Lounge Chair and Ottoman 'La Mamma'
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Zagreb, HR
with different names, from "La Mamma", "Big Mama" to "Blow-Up".
The chair and the ottoman are made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 40.16 in W 46.86 in D 47.25 in
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Wide oval mirror in glazed ceramic, finish mat, designed by Laura Gonzalez. Braided and wavy detail. All is crafted in France.
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2010s French Other Wall Mirrors
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Ceramic
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Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice all original antique hale 3 stack Barrister Bookcase with bottom drawers.
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Vintage 1910s American Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
$1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
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Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
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Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century Directoire style fruitwood chest of drawers, appearing to be a semainier except with six drawers instead of the requisite seven. Below the modest wood top and rou...
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
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Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
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Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian figured mahogany bookcase having an outstanding quality figured mahogany shaped cornice above a pair of carved mahogany glazed doors opening to revea...
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Chinese Chippendale Carved Mahogany & Floral Wallpaper Lined Bookcase / Shelf
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Blow Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the blow chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, pvc and plastic, every blow chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a blow chair, we have 5 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect blow chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A blow chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Broyhill and Emanuele Magini each produced at least one beautiful blow chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Blow Chair?
A blow chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $670, while the lowest priced sells for $90 and the highest can go for as much as $6,400.
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.
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