$2,750
H 27.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
First generation, circa 1950 Charles and Ray Eames. Museum quality, sea foam green arm shell lounge
Zinc
$7,000
H 28 in W 25 in D 28 in
1950 Herman Miller Eames Zenith RAR Rocking Chair w/ Rope-Edge Fiberglass Shell
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘RAR’ Rocking Chair, designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This early example
Metal
$2,500
H 29.75 in W 24.5 in D 23.5 in
C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Zenith SAX Fiberglass Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Zenith SAX Arm Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This
Steel
$950
H 27.25 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
C. 1954 Eames Zenith Herman Miller MAX Arm Shell Chair in Red/Orange Fiberglass
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames MAX arm shell chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s
Steel
$2,446Sale Price|30% Off
H 25.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames LAX molded fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman
Metal
$3,600 / set
H 27.25 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
C. 1953 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Zenith MAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
particular pair of chairs was produced by Zenith and Herman Miller in the USA in ca. 1953. The listed price
Steel
Unavailable
H 31.25 in W 24.875 in D 23.5 in
Lemon Yellow First Generation Zenith Eames DAX Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A very fibrous version of the yellow, original, first generation Zenith Eames DAX dining armchair
Fiberglass
Unavailable
H 31.25 in W 24.875 in D 23.5 in
Parchment Pair (2) 1st Generation Zenith Eames DAX Dining Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A matching pair of original parchment 1st generation Zenith Eames DAX arm shell chairs, what more
Fiberglass
Charles Eames ; Zenith Shell Chair
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles Eames for Zenith Plastics , a fibreglass armshell in deep yellow with dining height "x
Transitional Eames Zenith Shell Chair on X-Base
By Zenith, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
a so-called "transitional" or "second-generation" shell — manufactured by Zenith Plastics in
Fiberglass
Zenith Charles Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Zenith Charles Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chairs – Iconic Design, Unmatched Comfort
Metal
Early Eames Roped Edge Salmon Shell Chair by Zenith
By Zenith, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare early roped edge Eames chair made by Zenith plastics/ Herman Miller in great
Fiberglass
Sold
H 26.88 in W 24.81 in D 26.97 in
Early Eames RAR Rocking Chair, Seafoam Green Shell by Zenith, Rope Edge, c. 1950
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Zenith
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Eames were intended to be interchangeable and the chair can easily be disassembled for shipping. The
Zinc
CHARLES AND RAY EAMES ; ZENITH PARCHMENT SHELL
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles and Ray Eames for Zenith / Herman Miller , transitional parchment shell chair from 1953
CHARLES AND RAY EAMES ; PAIR OF ZENITH PARCHMENT SHELLS
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
but no rope edge making them "transitional" shells from Zenith to Herman Miller production which
Early Eames Roped Edge Salmon Shell Chair Zenith
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Houston, TX
A fiberglass Zenith chair designed by Eames for Herman Miller in a salmon color with rare rope edge
Fiberglass
A Classic Eames Herman Miller rocking chair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An early production, zenith shell Eames rocking chair (RAR). Elephant gray.
Sold
H 31.75 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Early Zenith Plastics Eames Shells in Seafoam Green and Elephant Grey
By Zenith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original pair of rare early Eames dining chairs with shells by Zenith Plastics. Original bases with
Steel
Classic Midcentury Silvertone Syntronic Fiberglass Record Player, Radio
By Silvertone
Located in Buffalo, NY
, elusive exposed fiberglass outer shell body, reminiscent of Classic Charles Eames elephant hide zenith arm
Metal
EAMES ZENITH SHELL CHAIR
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A super-fine example of Charles and Ray Eames' Shell chair manufactured by Zenith Plastics for
Steel
EAMES ZENITH SHELL CHAIR
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Another superior example of the classic Zenith shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Steel
Eames Zenith Cat's Cradle
Located in San Francisco, CA
First production Eames Zenith shell chair with its original Cat's Cradle wire base. Beautiful grey
Metal
Seafoam 3rd Generation Zenith Eames DAX Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A rather vibrant 3rd generation Zenith Eames DAX all original arm shell chair is in very good
Fiberglass
Zenith Shell Rocking Chair RAR by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Epagny, FR
A rare fiberglass "Zenith" lemon yellow, shell rocking chair with rope edges on a trestle iron base
Metal
Zenith Shell Rocking Chair RAR by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Epagny, FR
A rare fiberglass "Zenith" elephant hide grey, shell rocking chair with rope edges on a trestle
Metal
Charles Eames Zenith Rope Edge Lounge Shell Chair Herman Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
First production signed Zenith California shell chair with rather rare lounge positioned X base
Metal
Sold
H 31.25 in W 24.875 in D 23.5 in
Elephant Grey 2nd Generation Zenith Eames DAX Dining Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
By far one of the most collectable colors; an all original Eames DAX dining arm shell in elephant
Fiberglass
Seafoam Green Herman Miller Zenith Prime Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A pair of early Herman Miller chairs in rare Seafoam Green. The chairs are vintage "Zenith Prime
Metal
Sold
H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
1940s Parchment Color Fiberglass Shell Rar Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Rocking chair by Charles & Ray Eames, fiberglass shell and birch, USA, 1948 RAR rocking chair
Metal
Sold
H 27.17 in W 24.81 in L 27.17 in
1948 Parchment Color Fiberglass Shell RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Rocking chair by Charles & Ray Eames, fiberglass shell and birch, USA, 1948 RAR rocking chair
Metal
Sold
H 27.17 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
1948 Parchment Color Fiberglass Shell RAR Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Rocking Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, Fiberglass Shell and birch, USA, 1948 RAR rocking chair
Metal
Venice Seafoam 3rd Generation Zenith Eames DAX Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
An example of a very elegant, used original zenith rope edge Seafoam shells with luxurious patina
Fiberglass
Sold
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Eames First Year Zenith Paw Swivel Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Rare armchair with swivel dowel base rope edge with label all original great condition no cracks or chips.
Fiberglass
Set of four Eames Salmon Zenith Arm Shell Chairs Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Four salmon arm shells 3rd generation Zenith chairs on lounge H-bases super good condition for age
Fiberglass
Eames Herman Miller Zenith Rope Edge Armshell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in St. Louis, MO
This is a beutiful early production Eames Rope edge Zenith shell chair for Herman Miller. Elephant
Metal
$8,348 / item
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Streamline Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, c. 1940
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- Streamline Armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody Brno, ca 1940. This original Art Deco - Streamline Armchair is restored on request and avai...
Upholstery, Bentwood
1950s Replogle Glass Illuminated Precision Globe
By Replogle Globes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This 10" 'Precision' Globe was manufactured in the early 1950s by Replogle (Chicago, IL) and edited by cartographer, Gustav Brueckmann. Composed of paper gores over glass with a cast...
Metal, Brass
Louis Poulsen, Grey Pendant Lamp 'Klassependel', 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Designed in-house by Louis Poulsen in Denmark in 1967. It is called Class Room Pendant Light (Da: Klassependel) and it composed of a grey lacquered aluminium main shade with an acryl...
Aluminum
GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Brick & Camel Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, GEMMA velvet ottoman embodies elegance and modern sophistication. Its bold yet refined striped design is meticulously stitched by portuguese artisans, s...
Cotton, Velvet
$1,150
H 30 in W 33.5 in D 28.25 in
2013 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Lounge Chair in Chrome w/ Fabric Seat
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bertoia Small Diamond lounge chair, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA circa 2013. The chair is made of ...
Steel
$10,000
H 72.5 in W 54 in D 17 in
Broyhill Brasilia Model 6140-72/73 Room Divider Base & Deck Walnut Wall Unit
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Broyhill Brasilia line is extensive, spanning multiple rooms across more than 30 models. Throughout our multi-decade experience in this industry, we have seen and handled nearly ...
Walnut
$1,814
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Superellipse Table by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen
By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage superellipse dining table designed by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein in the 1960s for Fritz Hansen. The table has been produced eversince. This one is dated 2007. Fine and e...
Beech
Charles Eames Wire Chairs with Bikini Cover on Eiffel Base's
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair Eames wire chairs on a black Eiffel base with the bikini covers for Herman Miller, Naugahyde bikini tops missing elastic connectors, nice early pair.
Steel
$5,000
H 28.5 in Dm 54 in
2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Pedestal Dining Table w/ 54" Top, Model 164M
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pedestal Dining Table, Model 164M, initially designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. This particular piece was produced in the USA in the 2010s. The base is formed of ...
Marble, Aluminum
Gio Ponti Console Chest with Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES SUMMER SALE Gio Ponti long cabinet of six drawers standing on four integrated legs and topped silvered reverse painted glass and surmounted by a large rectangular mirro...
Ash, Glass
$7,450 / set
H 34.06 in W 25.6 in D 33.08 in
French Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, faux leather, France, 1930s These beautifully designed lounge chairs are created in one of the most influential periods for the arts namely the Art De...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Jens Risom Teak Wood Arm Chair In Black Striped Chenille
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Danish Modern style teak wood arm chair in black striped chenille upholstery. Single Danish teak wood arm chair has a thick sloping seat and a form fitting back cushion. Angular and ...
Teak
Large Hans-Agne Jakobsson Fringes Ceiling Lamp Model T615, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large and rare model with white/ivory colored fringes, produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s.
Metal
Charles Eames for Herman Miller DSX Shell Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New Windsor, NY
Charles Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass DSX shell chair. Circa 1970. Retains all it's plastic glides. Shock mounts are in good condition with no visible drying or cracking. Struct...
Metal, Steel
Pierre Jeanneret Writing Chair from Punjab University, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic Pierre Jeanneret Writing Chair from Punjab University, Chandigarh. These gorgeous chairs were designed by Pierre Jeannette and mass produced in India for the Utopian cit...
Cane, Teak
Vintage Eames LKR-2 with Cat's Cradle Base and Bikini Pads
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Early patent-pending LKR-2 with black wire chair and cat's cradle base. Original cream hopsack fabric bikini pad, with "oily body cattle hair". Excellent condition with all original ...
Steel, Wire
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.
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