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Ghost Chairs (Set of Four) by Paola Navone
Ghost Chairs (Set of Four) by Paola Navone

Ghost Chairs (Set of Four) by Paola Navone

By Paola Navone

Located in Doral, FL

Ghost Chairs (Set of Four) by Paola Navone 2013 Gervasone White linen removable covers over wooden

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Linen, Foam, Ash

Starck for Kartell - A Pair of Transparent Victoria Ghost Chairs
Starck for Kartell - A Pair of Transparent Victoria Ghost Chairs

Starck for Kartell - A Pair of Transparent Victoria Ghost Chairs

By Philippe Starck

Located in Morristown, NJ

21st c., Starck for Kartell, a pair of clear Victoria Ghost chairs. marked on back. Designed by

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Kartell Lou Lou Vintage Children's Ghost Chair Crystal Plastic Philippe Starck
Kartell Lou Lou Vintage Children's Ghost Chair Crystal Plastic Philippe Starck

Kartell Lou Lou Vintage Children's Ghost Chair Crystal Plastic Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Miami, FL

We offer the Vintage Classic Lou Lou Kartell Ghost Chair for Kids in transparent Plastic. Philippe

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

John Hutton for Donghia "Ghost" Chair and Ottoman, Set of 2
John Hutton for Donghia "Ghost" Chair and Ottoman, Set of 2

John Hutton for Donghia "Ghost" Chair and Ottoman, Set of 2

By Donghia

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The rare and stylish "Ghost" chair and ottoman set are packed with personality! Outstanding design

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Glass "Ghost" Chair by Cini Boeri for Fiam Italy, 1980s
Glass "Ghost" Chair by Cini Boeri for Fiam Italy, 1980s

Glass "Ghost" Chair by Cini Boeri for Fiam Italy, 1980s

By Cini Boeri, FIAM

Located in amstelveen, NL

Ghost chair designed by Cini Boeri and Tomu Katayanagi and manufactured by Fiam, Italy, 1980s. This

Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Glass

Pair of Pink  «Ghost» chairs, J.C. de Castelbajac for Acrila, Acrylic glass
Pair of Pink  «Ghost» chairs, J.C. de Castelbajac for Acrila, Acrylic glass

Pair of Pink «Ghost» chairs, J.C. de Castelbajac for Acrila, Acrylic glass

By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

Located in Valladolid, ES

Gorgeous Pair of «Ghost» chairs, J.C. de Castelbajac for Acrila, Acrylic glass, after Philippe

Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Crystal by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Crystal by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Crystal by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a chair born of Classic lines with a rounded backrest that recalls the shape of antique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Amber by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Amber by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Amber by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a chair born of Classic lines with a rounded backrest that recalls the shape of antique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Powder Blue by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Powder Blue by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Powder Blue by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a chair born of Classic lines with a rounded backrest that recalls the shape of antique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a chair born of Classic lines with a rounded backrest that recalls the shape of antique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a chair born of Classic lines with a rounded backrest that recalls the shape of antique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Glossy White by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Glossy White by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Glossy White by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a chair born of classic lines with a rounded backrest that recalls the shape of antique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Grey Ghost Side Chairs, by Phillipe Starck - Set of 4
Kartell Grey Ghost Side Chairs, by Phillipe Starck - Set of 4

Kartell Grey Ghost Side Chairs, by Phillipe Starck - Set of 4

By Kartell

Located in Wichita, KS

Set of four charcoal grey Ghost Chairs by Phillipe Starck for Kartell - good condition with minor

Category

20th Century European Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Gervasoni Ghost 23 Side Chair in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone

Gervasoni Ghost 23 Side Chair in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. The Ghost chair family has a wooden structure that is combined with polyurethane foam padding. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Philippe Starck 'Romantica' chair for Driade - Italy, 1989
Philippe Starck 'Romantica' chair for Driade - Italy, 1989

Philippe Starck 'Romantica' chair for Driade - Italy, 1989

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in London, GB

(1990) and the Ghost chair for Kartell (2002). In great condition, with some minor scratches to the

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Philippe Starck Mickville chair for Driade - Italy, 1985
Philippe Starck Mickville chair for Driade - Italy, 1985

Philippe Starck Mickville chair for Driade - Italy, 1985

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in London, GB

Ghost chair for Kartell (2002). In vintage condition, with a chip in the lacquer on the seat and handle

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Philippe Starck 'Costes Alluminio' chair for Driade - Italy, 1988
Philippe Starck 'Costes Alluminio' chair for Driade - Italy, 1988

Philippe Starck 'Costes Alluminio' chair for Driade - Italy, 1988

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in London, GB

. Among his biggest hits are the Juicy Salif juicer for Alessi (1990) and the Ghost chair for Kartell

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

French Design Philippe Starck, Dr Sonderbar Chair, XO - 1980s
French Design Philippe Starck, Dr Sonderbar Chair, XO - 1980s

French Design Philippe Starck, Dr Sonderbar Chair, XO - 1980s

By Philippe Starck

Located in Renens, CH

across architecture, furniture, and product design. His iconic creations, such as the Louis Ghost Chair

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

French Design Philippe Starck Miss Dorn Chair for Disform
French Design Philippe Starck Miss Dorn Chair for Disform

French Design Philippe Starck Miss Dorn Chair for Disform

By Disform, Philippe Starck

Located in Renens, CH

architecture, furniture, and product design. His iconic creations, such as the Louis Ghost Chair and the Juicy

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gervasoni Ghost 25 Armchair in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone

Gervasoni Ghost 25 Armchair in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. The Ghost chair family has a wooden structure that is combined with polyurethane foam padding. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Chair - Louis Ghost, Kartell by Starck, 2000
Chair - Louis Ghost, Kartell by Starck, 2000

Chair - Louis Ghost, Kartell by Starck, 2000

By Philippe Starck

Located in Saint ouen, FR

Chair - Louis Ghost, Kartell by Starck, 2000 Type : Stacking armchair Color : Crystal Material

Category

Early 2000s Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Chair Gervasoni Ghost 23 design Paola Navone - Artist Munch
Chair Gervasoni Ghost 23 design Paola Navone - Artist Munch

Chair Gervasoni Ghost 23 design Paola Navone - Artist Munch

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Alcamo, IT

Gervasoni Ghost 23 – Chair Design: Paola Navone Ghost 23 is a comfortable and elegant chair from

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Chair Gervasoni Ghost 23 design Paola Navone - White linen
Chair Gervasoni Ghost 23 design Paola Navone - White linen

Chair Gervasoni Ghost 23 design Paola Navone - White linen

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Alcamo, IT

Gervasoni Ghost 23 – Chair Design: Paola Navone Ghost 23 is a comfortable and elegant chair from

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Chair Gervasoni Ghost 23 design Paola Navone - Animals Rhino
Chair Gervasoni Ghost 23 design Paola Navone - Animals Rhino

Chair Gervasoni Ghost 23 design Paola Navone - Animals Rhino

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Alcamo, IT

Gervasoni Ghost 23 – Chair Design: Paola Navone Ghost 23 is a comfortable and elegant chair from

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck, Italy
Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck, Italy

Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck, Italy

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Roma, IT

Louis Ghost chair. Inspired by furniture of the 1800s, this glossy stool is the creation of superstar

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Pair of Von Vogelsang chairs by Phlippe Starck for Driade in 1985
Pair of Von Vogelsang chairs by Phlippe Starck for Driade in 1985

Pair of Von Vogelsang chairs by Phlippe Starck for Driade in 1985

By Philippe Starck

Located in LAMBLORE, FR

, such as the Louis Ghost chair and the Juicy Salif citrus squeezer, have become instant classics

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chair Gervasoni Ghost 123 design Paola Navone - Grande Bouclé Calais
Chair Gervasoni Ghost 123 design Paola Navone - Grande Bouclé Calais

Chair Gervasoni Ghost 123 design Paola Navone - Grande Bouclé Calais

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Alcamo, IT

Gervasoni Ghost 123 – Chair Design: Paola Navone Ghost 123 is an elegant and comfortable chair

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Gervasoni Ghost 11 Chair in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone

Gervasoni Ghost 11 Chair in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Ghost sofa bed family combines functionality, comfort and aesthetics. Available in the armchair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Ghost Out 23 Chair in Aspen 03 Upholstery by Paola Navone

Gervasoni Ghost Out 23 Chair in Aspen 03 Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Family of padded chairs with removable upholstery, Ghost Out 23/25 boast a comfortable and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Ghost Out 25 Chair in Aspen 03 Upholstery by Paola Navone

Gervasoni Ghost Out 25 Chair in Aspen 03 Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Family of padded chairs with removable upholstery, Ghost Out 23/25 boast a comfortable and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Ghost Out 25 Chair in Lisboa 07 Upholstery by Paola Navone
Gervasoni Ghost Out 25 Chair in Lisboa 07 Upholstery by Paola Navone

Gervasoni Ghost Out 25 Chair in Lisboa 07 Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Family of padded chairs with removable upholstery, Ghost Out 23/25 boast a comfortable and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Customizable Fiam Italia Ghost Glass Chair  by Cini Boeri
Customizable Fiam Italia Ghost Glass Chair  by Cini Boeri

Customizable Fiam Italia Ghost Glass Chair by Cini Boeri

By Cini Boeri, FIAM

Located in New York, NY

ARMCHAIR IN CURVED GLASS Monolithic chair in 12 mm-thick curved glass. “ I would never have

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Glass

Smoked Glass Fiam Italia Ghost Glass Chair  by Cini Boeri
Smoked Glass Fiam Italia Ghost Glass Chair  by Cini Boeri

Smoked Glass Fiam Italia Ghost Glass Chair by Cini Boeri

By Cini Boeri, FIAM

Located in New York, NY

ARMCHAIR IN CURVED GLASS Monolithic chair in 12 mm-thick curved glass. “ I would never have

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Glass

Gervasoni Ghost 06 Modular Lounge Chair in White Linen Upholstery, Paola Navone

Gervasoni Ghost 06 Modular Lounge Chair in White Linen Upholstery, Paola Navone

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

and sizes, which give life to all the possible combinations of Ghost, a sofa created with a light body

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Two Fiam Italia Ghost Glass Chairs  by Cini Boeri - Customizable colors
Set of Two Fiam Italia Ghost Glass Chairs  by Cini Boeri - Customizable colors

Set of Two Fiam Italia Ghost Glass Chairs by Cini Boeri - Customizable colors

By FIAM, Cini Boeri

Located in New York, NY

ARMCHAIRS IN CURVED GLASS Monolithic chair in 12 mm-thick curved glass. “ I would never have

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Glass

Italian modern Yellow plastic chairs Louis Ghost by Starck Kartell, 2000-2010s
Italian modern Yellow plastic chairs Louis Ghost by Starck Kartell, 2000-2010s

Italian modern Yellow plastic chairs Louis Ghost by Starck Kartell, 2000-2010s

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Yellow-trasparent plastic chairs Louis Ghost by Philippe Starck for Kartell, 2000

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Philippe Starck Louis Ghost Arm Chair in Crystal for Kartell
Philippe Starck Louis Ghost Arm Chair in Crystal for Kartell

Philippe Starck Louis Ghost Arm Chair in Crystal for Kartell

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Miami, FL

Single Louis Ghost arm chair in crystal designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell. Louis Ghost is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Sarapis Stools by Philippe Starck for Driade Set of 2
Sarapis Stools by Philippe Starck for Driade Set of 2

Sarapis Stools by Philippe Starck for Driade Set of 2

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Conversano, IT

such as the Louis Ghost chair, the Juicy Salif juicer, and the interiors of the Royalton Hotel in New

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Gaetano Missaglia Ceiling Lamp with Lampshades in Lucite Plexiglass 1970s Italy
Gaetano Missaglia Ceiling Lamp with Lampshades in Lucite Plexiglass 1970s Italy

Gaetano Missaglia Ceiling Lamp with Lampshades in Lucite Plexiglass 1970s Italy

By Gaetano Missaglia

Located in Cascina, Pisa

modern home. In 2002, designer Philippe Starck introduced his Louis Ghost Chair, and the trend has only

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ghost Chair by Cini Boeri for Fiam, 1990s
Ghost Chair by Cini Boeri for Fiam, 1990s

Ghost Chair by Cini Boeri for Fiam, 1990s

By Cini Boeri & Tomu Katayanagi, FIAM

Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles

Designer - Cini Boeri Producer - Fiam Model - Ghost Chair Design Period - Nineties Measurements

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Glass

Pair of David Bowie Transparent Polycarbonate Uncle Jim Ghost Chairs
Pair of David Bowie Transparent Polycarbonate Uncle Jim Ghost Chairs

Pair of David Bowie Transparent Polycarbonate Uncle Jim Ghost Chairs

By Hyrtis, L'Esperance Design, Philippe Starck

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Pair of David Bowie "Man" and "Wrong Guy" transparent polycarbonate Uncle Jim ghost chairs. A

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

David Bowie "Man" Transparent Polycarbonate Uncle Jim Ghost Chair
David Bowie "Man" Transparent Polycarbonate Uncle Jim Ghost Chair

David Bowie "Man" Transparent Polycarbonate Uncle Jim Ghost Chair

By Hyrtis, L'Esperance Design, Philippe Starck

Located in West Hollywood, CA

innovation. The revolutionary single mold transparent polycarbonate Uncle Jim Ghost chair signed by Philippe

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of David Bowie Transparent Polycarbonate Ghost Chair and Sofa
Set of David Bowie Transparent Polycarbonate Ghost Chair and Sofa

Set of David Bowie Transparent Polycarbonate Ghost Chair and Sofa

By Hyrtis, L'Esperance Design, Philippe Starck

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Set of David Bowie "Man" & "Wrong Guy" Uncle Jim Ghost chairs and "Wrong Guy" Uncle Jack Ghost sofa

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

David Bowie "Wrong Guy" Transparent Polycarbonate Uncle Jim Ghost Chair
David Bowie "Wrong Guy" Transparent Polycarbonate Uncle Jim Ghost Chair

David Bowie "Wrong Guy" Transparent Polycarbonate Uncle Jim Ghost Chair

By Hyrtis, L'Esperance Design, Philippe Starck

Located in West Hollywood, CA

innovation. The revolutionary single mold transparent polycarbonate Uncle Jim Ghost chair signed by Philippe

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of Four Crystal Philippe Starck Victoria Ghost Chairs
Set of Four Crystal Philippe Starck Victoria Ghost Chairs

Set of Four Crystal Philippe Starck Victoria Ghost Chairs

By Kartell

Located in London, GB

Designed by innovative architect and product designer Philippe Starck, the Ghost chair has become a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Philippe Starck for Kartell Victoria Ghost Chair (SET OF SIX)
Philippe Starck for Kartell Victoria Ghost Chair (SET OF SIX)

Philippe Starck for Kartell Victoria Ghost Chair (SET OF SIX)

By Philippe Starck

Located in Portland, OR

A modern distillation of the classic Louis XIV medallion chair style, the Vistoria Ghost is made of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

New Ghost Chair by Cini Boeri for Fiam Glass Chair
New Ghost Chair by Cini Boeri for Fiam Glass Chair

New Ghost Chair by Cini Boeri for Fiam Glass Chair

By FIAM, Cini Boeri & Tomu Katayanagi, Cini Boeri

Located in Alsdorf, NW

“A perfect synthesis of technological experimentation and formal research, the Ghost armchair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Glass

the "phantom ghost " rocking chair and table set
the "phantom ghost " rocking chair and table set

the "phantom ghost " rocking chair and table set

Located in Canaan, CT

shown is a chair and table set in a the style of Phillip Starck. i am not sure of the

Category

20th Century Italian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 3 Italian Fiam Curved Crystal Glass Center, Nesting Table, 1980
Set of 3 Italian Fiam Curved Crystal Glass Center, Nesting Table, 1980

Set of 3 Italian Fiam Curved Crystal Glass Center, Nesting Table, 1980

By Design Studio L/V, FIAM

Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia

specialized in processing of crystal and its curved glasses are icons for its quality as Ghost chair designed

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Center Tables

Materials

Crystal

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Ghost Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of ghost chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of plastic, fabric and metal, all ghost chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 66 antique and vintage ghost chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 32 modern editions to choose from as well. Ghost chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. modern, mid-century modern and Louis XVI ghost chairs are consistently popular styles. Ghost chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Philippe Starck, Kartell and Paola Navone are consistently popular.

How Much are Ghost Chairs?

Ghost chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,620, while the lowest priced sells for $235 and the highest can go for as much as $19,753.

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.

Questions About Ghost Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Louis Ghost chair is iconic for its elegant clear Lucite design, created by Phillipe Starck in 2002. It makes it exceptionally versatile to incorporate into existing decor, as well as making it an eye-catching style statement. Shop a collection of ghost chairs from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The comfort of ghost chairs is a matter of preference and depends on each sitter’s comfort needs. Ghost chairs are made with polycarbonate plastic, which doesn’t provide any additional cushioning or support. Ghost chairs can be made more comfortable with cushions and throws. Shop a selection of ghost chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A ghost chair is made of clear plastic or glass and virtually disappears in a room, largely leaving only a ghostly silhouette compared to other furnishings in proximity to it. A good ghost chair can cost anywhere between $400 and $500. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage ghost chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Louis Ghost chair is made of clear or tinted polycarbonate, a durable, yet lightweight type of thermoplastic polymer. Phillipe Stark designed the chair in 2002, drawing inspiration from traditional Louis XVI armchairs. Shop a selection of Phillipe Stark Ghost chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Kartell Louis Ghost chairs are made of lucite. Designed by Phillipe Starck for Kartell in 2002, this clear chair is crafted from a single piece of plastic, making it a beautifully elegant piece. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Kartell Ghost chairs from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    To tell if a Ghost chair is real, turn it over and examine the underside of the polycarbonate seat. A genuine piece will feature the Kartell name embossed on its surface. If the name appears on a paper label or tag, your chair may be a replica. Also, any errors in spelling or discrepancies in the font are usually signs of a counterfeit. Because there are convincing reproductions on the market, you may wish to seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer when authenticating your chair. Find a wide range of Philippe Starck Louis Ghost chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Philippe Starck designed the Ghost chair for the furniture maker Kartell to produce and sell in 2002. It draws inspiration from the Louis XVI upholstered armchair. You'll find a collection of Philippe Starck Ghost chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    Philippe Starck designed the Louis Ghost chair for Kartell in 2002. The chair is a postmodern take on the classic Louis XVI armchair, a style that emerged under the fraught reign of French King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette. This style represented the birth of neoclassicism in France and was characterized by a relative restraint compared to the Rococo flourishes of previous eras. The second half of the chair’s name refers to its materiality. It wasn’t Starck’s first plastic chair for Kartell, but it was the first time it could use a single polycarbonate plastic mold in the process, creating a structure completely free of joints. Formally, Starck distilled the geometry of his antique reference to its main elements: the oval-shaped backrest, curved armrests and straight legs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Philippe Starck Louis Ghost chairs.