$5,800 / set
Broyhill Premier Chapter One Nightstands
By Broyhill
Located in Lynn, MA
Broyhill Premier nightstands from their space age Chapter One furniture collection.
Plastic, Laminate, Plywood
Raymond Loewy Inspired Chapter One Oval Mirror by Broyhill Premier
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
White, modern, wall mirror from Broyhill Premiere’s “Chapter One” collection. Chapter One is one of Broyhill’s most daring furniture collections dating from the 1970s.
Hardwood, Mirror
$5,196Sale Price|20% Off
Large Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Gentlemans Chest Armoire
By Broyhill, Ettore Sottsass, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A rare incarnation of the Broyhill Chapter One line, this yellow Gentleman’s Chest marries futuristic exuberance with impressive craftsmanship.
Plastic, Hardwood
1970s Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Media Cabinet by Broyhill
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
For collectors who value Broyhill’s Chapter One line, restored condition, and design with both culture and function, this cabinet feels rare.
Hardwood
Raymond Loewy Style Green Chest by Broyhill
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Houston, TX
Chapter one Broyhill armoire or dresser in the style of Raymond Loewy's DF2000 line.
Plastic
Broyhill Premier Chapter One Series Lacquered Highboy Dresser
By Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, highboy dresser by Broyhill Premier Chapter One Series features vibrant yellow, molded plastic drawers encased in white lacquered wood frame.
Plastic, Wood
Sold
H 30.13 in W 60.75 in D 18 in
Raymond Loewy Inspired Green Chapter One Credenza by Broyhill Premier
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Well it’s 2023, and Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy originals.
Plastic, Hardwood
Single Space Age Broyhill Lemon Nightstand Chapter One Line
By Broyhill, (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in San Diego, CA
Space Age injection molded plastic drawer front. White laminate top over white lacquered case. In good condition. Manufactured by Broyhill, well crafted design. You will love this co...
Plastic, Laminate, Lacquer
Sold
H 30.13 in W 49.75 in D 18 in
Restored Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Dresser by Broyhill Premier
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Well it’s 2024, and Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy orginals.
Plastic, Hardwood, Acrylic
Sold
H 34 in W 39.5 in D 17.13 in
Raymond Loewy Inspired Green Chapter One Dry Bar Buffet by Broyhill Premier
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Broyhill's Chapter One line has acquired a cult following over the last decade.
Plastic, Hardwood
Sold
H 30.13 in W 49.75 in D 18 in
Pair of Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Dressers by Broyhill Premier
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Please inquire if you are only interested in one. Well it’s 2023, and Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy o...
Plastic, Hardwood
Sold
H 21.75 in W 27 in D 16 in
Pair of Raymond Loewy Inspired Green Chapter One Nightstands by Broyhill Premier
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Well it’s 2022, and Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy orginals.
Plastic, Hardwood
Restored Mid-Century Modern Chapter One Dresser
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern chapter one dresser by Broyhill. This piece is a part of one of our favorite collections by Broyhill.
Plastic
Sold
H 21.75 in W 27 in D 16 in
Raymond Loewy Inspired Green Chapter One Nightstand and Highboy Dresser
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
(1) Green Chapter One Highboy (1) Green Chapter One Nightstand
Plastic, Hardwood
Sold
H 44 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Futurist Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Highboy Dresser
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy orginals.
Plastic, Hardwood
Sold
H 21.75 in W 27 in D 16 in
Pair of Mid-Century Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Green Chapter One Nightstands
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Lemon and lime til the end of time!! Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy orginals.
Plastic, Hardwood
Sold
H 44 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Vintage 1970s Raymond Loewy Style Space Age Green Chapter One Highboy Dresser
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Inquire if you are interested in any of the other pieces we have in stock. Chapter One Dresser original catalog description: Broyhill’s Chapter One is the beginning of a new era in ...
Plastic, Hardwood
1970s Raymond Loewy Inspired Green Nightstand by Broyhill, USA
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The space-age look has never been more desirable, which may help explain the recent scarcity of all things Chapter One. Chapter One green nightstands original catalog description: B...
Plastic, Hardwood
Raymond Loewy Style Mid-Century Modern Space Age Nightstand, 1970s
By Broyhill
Located in South Bend, IN
This nightstand is from Broyhill's "Chapter One" collection, which borrowed from the plastic mold injection designs made famous by Loewy.
Plastic
Sold
H 21.75 in W 26.75 in D 17 in
Fun Pair of Chapter One Broyhill Yellow Nightstands Mid-Century Modern
By Broyhill
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Space Age injection molded plastic drawer fronts. White laminate top over lacquered case. In very good condition. Manufactured by Broyhill, well crafted design. You will love these c...
Lacquer, Laminate, Plastic
Sold
H 44 in W 39.5 in D 18.5 in
Fun Pair of Chapter One Broyhill Green Tall Dressers Mid-Century Modern
By Broyhill
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Space age injection molded plastic drawer fronts. White laminate top over lacquered case. In very good condition. Manufactured by Broyhill, well crafted design. You will love these c...
Plastic, Wood
Mod Pop Broyhill Premier Chapter One Sideboard & Hutch
By Broyhill, (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in Hanover, MA
Two piece dining room sideboard and hutch by Broyhill Premier from their daring space age Chapter One furniture collection circa 1970.
Glass, Acrylic, Wood
Sold
H 29.5 in W 62.25 in D 18 in
Yellow Raymond Loewy Inspired Chapter One Dresser by Broyhill Premier
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern chapter one dresser by Broyhill. This piece is a part of one of our favourite collections by Broyhill.
Plastic
Raymond Loewy Inspired Chapter One Oval Mirror by Broyhill Premier
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
White, modern, wall mirror from Broyhill Premiere's "Chapter One" collection. Chapter One is one of Broyhill's most daring furniture collections dating from the 1970s.
Hardwood
Sold
H 30.13 in W 60.75 in D 18 in
Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Credenza by Broyhill Premier
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Well it’s 2022, and Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy orginals.
Plastic, Hardwood
Sold
H 29.88 in W 62.25 in D 18 in
Raymond Loewy Inspired Green Chapter One Triple Dresser by Broyhill
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy originals.
Plastic, Hardwood
Sold
H 25.25 in W 47 in D 15 in
Chapter One by Broyhill Molded Plastic Green Front Sideboard Credenza, 1970s
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern "Chapter One" dresser by Broyhill. This piece is a part of one of our favourite collections by Broyhill.
Plastic
Sold
H 29.5 in W 62.25 in D 18 in
Raymond Loewy Inspired Green Chapter One Triple Dresser by Broyhill Premier
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Well it’s 2022, and Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy orginals.
Plastic, Hardwood
Sold
H 21.63 in W 23.75 in D 26 in
Red / Orange "Bittersweet" Chapter One Drawer End Table by Broyhill Premier
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Well it's 2022, and Broyhill's Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy orginals.
Plastic
Sold
H 77 in W 36.53 in D 15 in
Raymond Loewy Inspired Green Chapter One Desk-Bar Bookcase by Broyhill Premier
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Well it’s 2022, and Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy orginals.
Plastic, Hardwood
SEASONAL DEAL-Raymond Loewy Style Wardrobe by Broyhill Premiere
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White and yellow Broyhill Chapter One Series dresser in the style of Raymond Loewy Mod-Pop Industrial Design, circa 1970s.
Lacquer, Plastic, Wood
Mod Pop Raymond Loewy Style Nightstand by Broyhill Premiere
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufactured and labeled by Broyhill Premier Chapter One Series.
Lacquer, Plastic, Wood
Mod Pop Raymond Loewy Style Nine-Drawer Dresser
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White and yellow Broyhill "Chapter One" dresser in the style of Raymond Loewy Mod-Pop Industrial Design, circa 1970s.
Formica, Plastic, Wood
Space Age Yellow Chapter One Desk by Broyhill Premier, 1970's
By Broyhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Space Age Yellow Chapter One desk by Broyhill Premier, 1970's. In good vintage condition.
Metal
Green Chapter One Night Stand by Broyhill Premier
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in 성동구, KR
The Chapter One collection produced in the 1970s by Broyhill Premier in the United States, is reminiscent of Raymond Loewy's DF2000 series.
Plastic, Hardwood
Broyhill Bedroom Set
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Houston, TX
Chapter One Broyhill bedroom set, in the style of Raymond Loewy's DF2000 line of furniture from the 1960s.
$1,276
H 29.14 in W 15.36 in D 1.19 in
1950s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Oval Wall Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A solid brass wall mirror designed and manufactured in Italy in the Fifties, brass it's in original patina and has signs of use and age, mirror glass is the original one. The 1950s w...
Brass
$330Sale Price|82% Off
H 32.75 in W 32.75 in D 3.25 in
Large Round Mid-Century Modern Thick Lucite Wall Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large round Mid-Century Modern thick Lucite wall mirror A single thick framed rough cut acrylic or Lucite mirror. The surface on the mirror is rough and individual, due their hand...
Lucite
Broyhill Premier 'Emphasis' Cabinet Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive Mid-Century Modern nightstands with inside storage, made by Broyhill for their 'Empahsis' line. Features nice walnut grain with golden oak trim, carved relief pattern on d...
Oak, Walnut
$557Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Oval Mirror by Cristal Arte, Italy, Circa 1958
By Cristal Arte
Located in bari, IT
Cristal Art oval mirror worked inside and ground on the perimeter.
Mirror
$2,275 / set
H 26 in W 19.5 in D 14 in
Pair John Stuart 3 Drawer Night Stands Mid Century Modern Style of Paul Frankl
By John Stuart, Paul Frankl
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location. Pair three drawer night stands by John Stuart. Refinished in off white lacquer. Antiqued brass finish ch...
Mahogany, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Champagne Mirror
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a large vintage Mid-Century Modern mirror by Heywood Wakefield. It has a wood frame with a Champagne finish. It is in good condition for its age, shows some age wear inclu...
Wood
Vintage Oval Veca Beveled Wall Mirror 1960s Italian
By VECA
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern oval beveled Italian wall mirror by Veca circa 1960s. The back is smoke brown mirror with a regular clear mirror on the top (23 H x 17 inches Width). Can be hung...
Smoked Glass, Mirror
Mid-Century Two Door Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern end tables with two door cabinet storage. Warm walnut grain and brass hardware. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Walnut
$495
H 28 in W 20 in D 15.5 in
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Modern Yellow Maple Nightstand Chest
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Modern Maple Nightstand Chest. Item ...
Maple, Paint
$4,315Sale Price|24% Off
H 22.05 in W 70.87 in D 18.9 in
Raymond Loewy DF-2000 Orange Plastic Drawer Media Cabinet Credenza
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A visionary convergence of mid-century modern elegance and Space Age daring, this Raymond Loewy DF-2000 media cabinet is more than a functional storage solution—it is a sculptural ma...
Chrome
$1,392
H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 0.79 in
Oval Italian Twotone Mirror, Design: Antonio Lupi by Cristal Luxor, 1960s
By Antonio Lupi, Lupi Cristal Luxor
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This oval, Italian wall mirror dates from the 1960s. The special thing about this mirror is the frame, which is also made of reflecting glass, but is slightly darker, greyish in colo...
Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Oval Wall Mirror by Fontana Arte, 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Palermo, IT
This exceptional mid-century modern oval wall mirror with a stamp is a rare masterpiece produced by the prestigious Italian manufacturer Fontana Arte in the late 1950s. The exquisite...
Mirror, Stained Glass
George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet Model 4036 For Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This compact Mid-Century Modern Steel Frame credenza cabinet 'model 4036' was designed by American designer George Nelson circa 1955 and produced by Herman Miller. The cabinet featur...
Steel, Chrome
American of Martinsville Fruitwood Bedside Table Nightstands
By American of Martinsville
Located in Germantown, MD
American of Martinsville Mid-Century Italian style bedside tables. Measures 24" in width X 18" in depth X 24" in height.
Fruitwood
Mid-Century Czechoslovak Maple Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
This elegant mid-century modern chest of drawers was produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s and exemplifies the region’s strong tradition of functional design and craftsmanship....
Maple, Oak, Plywood
1960 Uncommon Pair of Italian Nightstands Originals briar
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of uncommon and briar wood night stands from 1960, Italian originals. Transparent glass top. In the past, there were parts of the newspaper of the time under the glass. Comin...
Wood
Unavailable|$18,360
H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 52.37 in
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Ris and Selldorf, Rosenthal
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original...
Velvet, Fiberglass
$696 / item
H 7.4 in W 1.8 in D 7.7 in
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo
By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...
Metal
$17,500
H 35.75 in W 78.75 in D 20.25 in
DF2000 Two Sided Room Divider Buffet by Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Freres, 1968
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A striking two sided, eight door buffet or room divider from the ‘DF2000' collection designed by Raymond Loewy & Associates for Doubinski Freres (France) c.1968. A fine example of ...
Glass
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
$2,204
H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 1.97 in
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 Kitchen Doors from an Arcs 1600 Apartment
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 kitchen doors from an Arcs 1600 apartment, complete with 6 handles and 12 original hinges. State of use, small high furniture, and large under sink. ...
Wood
$3,342Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Desk, Teak & Aluminum, Italy, Circa 1969
By Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
Executive corner desk was designed by Ico Parisi for M.I.M Rome in Italy. The wooden top is connected to the black steel legs with corner elements in polished aluminum. The desk has ...
Aluminum
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...
Metal
$4,847
H 42 in W 19.75 in D 21 in
Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères DF 2000 MCM Red Fiberglass Valet Cabinet
By Doubinsky Freres, Raymond Loewy
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères DF 2000 Mid Century Red Fiberglass Valet Cabinet This cabinet measures: 19.75 wide x 21 deep x 42 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
Metal
$986
H 25.6 in W 40.95 in D 15.75 in
Vanity dressing table by Raymond Loewy by Doubinsky Frères in the 1960s
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Dressing table - Raymond Loewy - model "DF2000" - Doubinsky Frères - 1960s Wear Consistent with age And Use : See Photos Compagnie de L’Esthétique Industrielle (CEI) was a design co...
Mirror, Plastic, Acrylic, Wood
$4,758
H 87.01 in W 77.17 in D 14.97 in
Italian industrial modern Yellow modular bookcase Congress by Lips Vago, 1970s
By Lips Vago
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian industrial modern yellow modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1970s Modular bookcase model Congress entirely in bright yellow painted metal. The structure is composed of ...
Metal
$2,395
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Record Cabinet With Sliding Doors
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern black lacquered solid maple record cabinet or bar cabinet with sliding doors By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Meas...
Maple, Lacquer
$2,785
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 Raymond Loewy, Doubinsky Freres
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
$11,024
H 11.03 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Willy Rizzo attributed Majorelle blue lacquer and brass coffee table 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Paris, IDF
This stunning coffee table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you entertain guests in your living room. Following the glamorous mid-century look of other classic Willy R...
Brass
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.5 in W 30.5 in D 16.25 in
Drexel Heritage Consensus Pecan Illuminated Bar Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Dry bar cabinet by Drexel Heritage Consensus Flaxen pecan with a mirror back. Pull-out hidden laminated shelf sits concealed on top of the pull-out drawer. Adjustable glass shelves...
Wood
$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
Unavailable|$16,800
H 48 in W 55.5 in D 32.75 in
Rare 1970's Jorge Zalszupin L'atelier Space-Age Plastic Desk
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rarely seen and even more rarely available Space-Age molded plastic desk manufactured by L'atelier, São Paulo, Brazil. Design attributed to Jorge Zalszupin a Polish naturalized Brazi...
Metal
Founded during the 1920s, the Broyhill Furniture Company was one of the stalwart North Carolina makers of mid-priced, traditional wooden furnishings, and it served American families well. The Colonial Revival style — chairs with turned legs, beds with split pediment headboards — had always been the company’s stock in trade. But the vintage Broyhill bedroom furniture, dressers and cabinets of the postwar era are quite popular with today’s fans of mid-century modern design — particularly those who enjoy more flamboyant stylings, such as those of Adrian Pearsall.
For collectors of a certain type, Broyhill is most admired for its brief foray into the contemporary furnishings of the late 1950s and ‘60s. In 1957, responding to changing tastes, the firm launched its Broyhill Premier line with the Sculptra series.
Sculptra pieces featured decorative molding with a square-within-a-square motif and horizontal cat’s eye-shaped drawer pulls. Five years later, Broyhill introduced the Brasilia furniture group, inspired by the Oscar Niemeyer architecture for the brand-new Brazilian capital. The collection made its debut at the Seattle World’s Fair.
The cabinet door fronts of vintage Broyhill Brasilia pieces feature moldings based on the sweeping colonnades and parabolic curves of such buildings as the Palácio da Alvorada (“Palace of the Dawn”), the presidential residence. As you will see on 1stDibs, Broyhill created a striking and spirited line of furnishings that will make a happy keynote in any Atomic Age-inspired interior.
Ohio retailer Big Lots acquired the rights to the Broyhill name and related trademarks in 2019.
Find vintage Broyhill tables, credenzas, seating and other items on 1stDibs.
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.