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Mid-Century Modern White Vintage Fiberglass Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage model DSS-N fiberglass chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 22.64 in D 21.46 in
Vintage Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chair
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
throne chair designed by Russell Woodard. A spun fiberglass construction gives this seat an unparalleled
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Coastal Spun Fiberglass Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Russell Woodard
Located in west palm beach, FL
Discover the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern elegance with these coastal spun fiberglass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Vintage Spun Fiberglass Chair with Alpaca Seat Cover
By Russell Woodard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage spun fiberglass chair with Alpaca seat cover. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Lightweight
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Fiberglass
Vintage Spun Fiberglass Chair with Alpaca Seat Cover
By Russell Woodard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage spun fiberglass chair with Alpaca seat cover. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Lightweight
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1960s American Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Alpaca
Vintage Spun Fiberglass Chair with Alpaca Seat Cover
By Russell Woodard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage spun fiberglass chair with Alpaca seat cover. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Lightweight
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Alpaca
Vintage Spun Fiberglass Chair with Alpaca Seat Cover
By Russell Woodard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage spun fiberglass chair with Alpaca seat cover. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Lightweight
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1960s American Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Fiberglass
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fiberglass shell chairs circa 1960 salmon color chairs
Iconic design with fiberglass shell on
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Red Crimson Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Parchment Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Coastal Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Swivel Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal spun fiberglass swivel chairs. A chic high back and curved edges
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Brown Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We have eleven original 1960s Eames fiberglass shell chairs with original H bases. Narrow mount
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Dark Ochre Yellow Mustard Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Set of 4 Vintage White Fiberglass Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 vintage white fiberglass Eames chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Primary Colors Bauhaus
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage Eames fiberglass shell chairs in New York City. We maintain a comprehensive selection of colorways
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Mid-Century Dining Side Chair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Item: Vintage Russell Woodard woven spun fiberglass Mid-Century Modern dining side chair. Item
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 33.5 in W 20 in D 24.5 in
Set of 4 Vintage White Fiberglass Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 vintage white fiberglass Eames chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Steel
Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Vintage Fiberglass and Iron Poolside Lounge Chairs by Fibrella
By Fibrella
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning time capsule of two aqua colored, fiberglass lounge chairs by Fibrella. Made in the 1950s
Category
1970s American Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Eames Vitra La Chaise Chair, Original, Fiberglass First Generation, 1992
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles and Ray designed the iconic "La Chaise" lounge chair for The Museum of Modern Art’s 1948
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 35 in W 59 in D 34 in
Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vintage Eames fiberglass shell chairs in New York City. We maintain a comprehensive selection of colorways
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Vintage Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Eiffel Tower Dining Chairs on Casters -
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fab set of four Russell Woodard dining chairs. Done in the iconic spun fiberglass web design. The
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 21 in
Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Original Vintage Eames Fiberglass Shell Dining Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern DSS stacking dining side chairs designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 17 in W 18.5 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass MCM Swivel Seat Dining Arm Chair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Armchair. Item features a swivel seat, pedestal base
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 26 in
Vintage Set of 6 Cherry Red Fiberglass Dowel Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 6 vintage cherry red fiberglass dowel side chairs by Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra ca. 1970's
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1970s Swiss Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Walnut
H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Spun Fiberglass Lounge Chairs attributed to Russell Woodard, Set of 2
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Denver, CO
Russell Woodard style spun fiberglass construction
These two chairs are in excellent condition with zero
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28 in W 44 in D 44 in
Restored Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Restored 1960s Herman Miller Eames chair. Vintage fiberglass shell on later base of steel and wood
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Lounge Chairs Czechoslovakia, 1965
By Miroslav Navratil, Cesky Nabytek
Located in Lucenec, SK
Vintage fiberglass TV chairs designed by Czechoslovak designer Miroslav Navrátil in the 1960s. The
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass, Beech
Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Herman Miller Eames vintage fiberglass dining chairs. Multicolored set featuring
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Fiberglass Chairs Rattan Bamboo Style Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage Rattan bamboo style fiberglass chairs with custom upholstered cushions - A
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Eames fiberglass dining chairs for herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Fiberglass dining chairs with a yellow fabric upholstery and chromed metal base.
Beautiful
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Red
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4 Herman Miller Eames vintage fiberglass dining chairs in vibrant red. The shock mounts have
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Here we have an iconic design classic from the Mid-Century Modern period. This vintage fiberglass
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
Primary Color/Mondrian Style Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four vintage Herman Miller Eames fiberglass chairs in primary colors. All chairs in very good
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Mid Century Fiberglass Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matching pair of vintage fiberglass shell lounge chairs on swivel bases. Reminiscent of the classic
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous set of 4 Herman Miller Eames dining chairs. Vintage fiberglass shells are stamped Herman
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs Set in Pastels
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous set of 4 Herman Miller Eames dining chairs. Vintage fiberglass shells are stamped Herman
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Sculptural Organic Grey Chair Made of Fiberglass, Italy, 1980s
Located in Ibiza, Spain
material. Ideal for collectors interested in vintage Italian furniture, the chair's fiberglass construction
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1980s Italian Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Rare White Paul McCobb Origami Chair on Spider Base
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s vintage white molded fiberglass Origami shell chair designed by Paul McCobb on very scarce
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
20th Century Fiberglass Space Age Chair, 1970's
Located in Paris, FR
20th century vintage white fiberglass chair of space age design with futuristic curves.
In the
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20th Century French Space Age Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Lacquer
Set of Three Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Matching set of three white 1950s fiberglass chairs. Conforming curved and arched backrest
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1950s American Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Eight Fiberglass Chairs, circa 1960-1970
Located in London, GB
Original vintage fiberglass chairs made in the 1960s-1970s, a set of four yellow and a set of four
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Vintage Midcentury Fiberglass Rocking Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a classic American made fiberglass rocking chair designed by Charles Eames.
This early
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Vintage Eames Era Fiberglass Shell Arm Chairs by ChromCraft
By Chromcraft
Located in New York, NY
Colorful pair of Chromcraft molded fiberglass chairs with brass legs.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Eames for Herman Miller DSS Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
• Original Eames Herman Miller DSS fiberglass shell chairs circa 1960. One bone and one white chair
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.5 in W 18.75 in D 21 in
Fiberglass Side Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
* Vintage fiberglass side chair
* Original fiberglass frame
* Painted in exterior white lacquer
Category
20th Century Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Early Production Set of 4 Fiberglass Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Tochovice, CZ
Vintage 1950s orange fiberglass dining shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 21.26 in
Set of two vintage fiber glass shell chairs
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Set of two vintage fiberglass shell chairs.
The frames are made of chrome coated steal with a fair
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Eames DSW Herman Miller, Fiberglass Dining Chairs Various Colors
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage fiberglass chairs by Eames for Herman Miller on reproduction dowel leg bases or stacking
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 22.45 in
Set of 4 Eames Herman Millers DSS Fiberglass Chairs Rare Olive Color
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chula Vista, CA
We are pleased to offer you a set of four vintage fiberglass chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Molded Fiberglass Chair
By Cole Steel, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Eames-era armchair shows off a beautiful thready fiberglass shell in deep gray. Reminiscent
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Vintage Fiberglass Ball Shaped Child's Chair
Located in Baambrugge, NL
The original so-called 'Ball chair' (for adults) was designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Herman Miller / Charles Eames Fiberglass Rocking Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful fiberglass rocking chair designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This hard to find
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Four Vintage Burke White Fiberglass Swivel Dining Chairs
By Burke, Inc.
Located in Wichita, KS
Vintage original Mid-Century Modern fiberglass armchair by Burke. Evocative of Eames fiberglass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic
Vintage Regency Concrete Over Fiberglass Winged Lion Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with the grandeur of these Vintage Regency Concrete Over Fiberglass Winged Lion
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chair by Charles Eames, Orange
By Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Herman Miller fiberglass shell chair.
Burnt orange with original steel base.
1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Coastal Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs After Russell Woodard - a Pair
By Russell Woodard
Located in west palm beach, FL
The Vintage Coastal Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs, inspired by Russell Woodard, blend coastal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 17.03 in W 14.57 in D 7.29 in
Vintage Coastal Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs After Russell Woodard - a Pair
By Russell Woodard
Located in west palm beach, FL
The Vintage Coastal Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs, inspired by Russell Woodard, blend coastal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 43.25 in W 37 in D 18.5 in
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Vintage Fiberglass Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage fiberglass chairs available for sale. Each of these unique vintage fiberglass chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, fiberglass and metal. Vintage fiberglass chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage fiberglass chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage fiberglass chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames produced popular vintage fiberglass chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Vintage Fiberglass Chairs?
Prices for vintage fiberglass chairs start at $240 and top out at $28,400 with the average selling for $1,200.
Materials: Plastic Furniture
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.
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 Vintage Fiberglass Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To restore an Eames fiberglass chair, wash it gently with a soft bristle brush and dish soap in warm water. Use a clean damp cloth to wipe off the soap, and then dry with another cloth. You can use a safe wax for fiberglass to enhance the shine. Shop a collection of Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify an Eames fiberglass chair, flip it over and check the underside of the seat for a label. What information appears on the label varies, but most will say "The Herman Miller Furniture Company" and "Charles Eames." You may also see "Zenith Plastics," a reference to the company that manufactured the fiberglass. Some chairs made during the 1960s may have the Herman Miller name in raised letters directly on the seat. Newer chairs may display a "Vitra" label instead of "Herman Miller." A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help with the identification process. Find a selection of Eames fiberglass chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To identify a Herman Miller fiberglass chair, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat. All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair. Because there are many convincing reproductions out there, you may also wish to have a certified appraiser assist you with the authentication process. Find authentic Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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