$2,724
H 28.55 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Space Age Vintage Green Plastic Dining Table Patio Table Helmut Bätzner, 1960s
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage green dining table or patio table from fiberglass plastic designed Helmut Bätzner
Fiberglass
$1,173
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Space Age German Stackable Chair by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, 60s
By Helmut Bätzner 1
Located in Hamburg, DE
Bofinger stacking chair according to a design by Helmut Bätzner from the 1960s. A design classic
Plastic
$1,997 / set
H 29.34 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
1969, Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, Set of Four Brown Chairs Modell B 1171
By Helmut Bätzner 1
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Plastic
$1,759 / set
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in
Set of 2 Plastic BA 1171 Stacking Chairs by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, 1960s
By Helmut Bätzner 1
Located in Hamburg, DE
Design classics in a special color. 2 Bätzner chairs by Bofinger in a bright yellow tone. The
Plastic
$3,147 / set
H 26.78 in W 28.35 in D 25.99 in
Space Age Vintage Ivory Plastic Four Dining Chairs Helmuth Bätzner 1960s Germany
By Helmut Bätzner 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age four white vintage dining chairs from plastic model No. BA 1171 by Helmut Bätzner for
Plastic
$8,232 / set
H 29.73 in W 21.26 in D 20.99 in
Space Age Vintage Ten Red Plastic Dining Chairs Helmut Baetzner Bofinger, 1964
By Helmut Bätzner 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage ten dining chairs or chairs from plastic in cherry red color tone by Helmut
Plastic
$1,195 / set
H 30.25 in W 21 in D 29 in
Vintage Modern White Molded Plastic Chairs Style of Kartell 4850 by Castiglioni
By Kartell
Located in Topeka, KS
monocoque. However, there is a German chair made at the same time by Bofinger and designed by Helmut Batzner
Plastic
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Stackable Bofinger Yellow Chairs by Helmut Batzner, First Edition, Set of 6
By Bofinger, Helmut Bätzner 1
Located in Madrid, ES
First edition of the model BA 1171 chairs designed by architect and designer Helmut Bätzner in 1964
Fiberglass
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Set of 5 chairs model no BA 1171 designed by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, German
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Set of 5 chairs model no BA 1171 designed by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, Germany 1960s. This model
Plastic
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in
Large Multicolor Set of BA 1171 Chair by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, 1960s
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in L'Escala, ES
Large multi-color set of 16 BA 1171 chairs by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger manufactured in Germany
Resin, Fiberglass, Polyester
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
White Stackable Selene Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Pair
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Edinburgh, Scotland
late 60s. Helmut Batzner’s chair, produced in Germany in 1968, a year before the Selene was seen to
Plastic
Bofinger Stuhl BA1171 by Helmut Blätzner
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in Cologne, DE
1964 the German architect Helmut Blätzner created this plastic stacking chair for the German
Plastic
Sold
H 28.35 in W 20.08 in D 28.35 in
Set of 4 Bofinger-Monoblok Chairs 'BA 1171' – Design Helmut Bätzner, Germany 60s
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Bofinger chair design (BA 1171) by Helmut Bätzner was manufactured by Bofinger in Germany in
Fiberglass, Polyester
Sold
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in L 29.14 in
Model BA 1171 4 Chair by Helmut Bätzner For Bofinger, 1960s, Germany
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in The Hague, NL
The model BA 1171 chair was designed by architect and designer Helmit Bätzner in 1964 in close co
Fiberglass
Sold
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Model BA 1171 4 Chair by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, 1960s, Germany
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in The Hague, NL
The model BA 1171 chair was designed by architect and designer Helmit Bätzner in 1964 in close co
Fiberglass
Sold
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 Model BA 1171 Chairs by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, 1960s, Germany
By Bofinger, Helmut Bätzner 1
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 chairs (model BA 1171) were designed by architect and designer Helmit Bätzner in 1964 in
Fiberglass
Sold
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in L 29.14 in
Set of 4 Model BA 1171 Chairs by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, 1960s, Germany
By Bofinger, Helmut Bätzner 1
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 chairs (model BA 1171) were designed by architect and designer Helmit Bätzner in 1964 in
Fiberglass
Dining Room or Garden Set by Helmit Bätzner for Bofinger, 1960s
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in The Hague, NL
The model BA 1171 chairs and garden table was designed by architect and designer Helmit Bätzner in
Fiberglass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 15.5 in D 20.5 in
Modern to Post Modern Henry Massonnet Red Plastic Stacking Chairs Set of 4
Located in Topeka, KS
early 1920s, which already featured the typical inverted legs. Another predecessor is Helmut Bätzner
Plastic
Sold
H 29.73 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Space Age Blue Vintage Bofinger Chair BA 1171 by Helmut Bätzner, 1960s, Germany
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age blue vintage Bofinger chair BA 1171 designed by architect and designer Helmut Bätzner
Plastic
Sold
H 29.34 in W 21.07 in D 21.07 in
Six Black Space Age BA 1171 Chairs by Helmut Bätzner for Bofinger, Germany, 1964
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
architect and designer Helmut Bätzner in 1964. In close co-operation with Bofinger Company, situated in
Fiberglass
Sold
H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Helmut Bätzner Set of Dining Table + Four BA 1171 Chairs for Bofinger
By Helmut Bätzner 1, Bofinger
Located in Wien, Wien
Super cute set of four chairs and a table made out of fibreglass designed by Helmut Bätzner for
Fiberglass
Pair of Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of shearling 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Chic and understated. Also great as a two-part bench.
Iron
$1,250 / set
H 51.19 in W 36.62 in D 12.6 in
Cool Dutch 1970's Space Age Vanity Dressing Table & Matching Wallmounted Mirror
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fantastic 1970's Space Age Bedroom Vanity / Dressing Table The Vanity has an adjustable mirror and a drawer unit for storing your make up goodies A cute wall mounted mirror in yel...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Curved or Circular Modular Serpentine Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A six piece modular sofa circa 1970's. These feature their original burnt orange wool fabric. In usable condition but would look great with updated fabric. We have 2 matching sof...
Fabric
Vintage Blue Serving Cart by Richard Schultz
By Richard Schultz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage outdoor serving cart in rich blue enamel tiers in a white metal frame. Designed by Richard Schultz in 1966 for Knoll. Richard Schultz created the 1966 Collection upon Florenc...
Metal, Enamel
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.25 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
"Seated Male Nude, " Remarkable Bronze Sculpture by Choate, Figural Artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although America's sculptors interested in African American life and Black subjects, including Elizabeth Catlett, Richmond Barthé, Sargent Johnson and Augusta Savage, are increasingl...
Bronze
$4,107 / set
H 88.98 in W 47.25 in D 0.4 in
5 Pieces of Mira x Fabric by Verner Panton, and One Piece of 70's Fabric
By Verner Panton, Mira-X
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
We have 2 pieces of Green Velour Squares by Panton for Mira X formerly curtains some fading on one and a split on the other as per photos. Two pieces of Blue Purple and Red squares, ...
Fabric
Danish Peacock Lounge Chair by Verner Panton for Plus-Linje, 1960s
By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This eye-catching chair was designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Plus-Linje in 1960-1969 in Denmark. This Scandinavian Modern model consists of a bowl shaped top and a cyli...
Chrome
ShiLU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce is a fully Directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardware and fabric shade. Classic ...
Steel, Brass
$5,520 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
The Forsyth Large Sheepskin Ottoman, Custom Sizes Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth signature collection. This is a versatile piece for any room adding natural texture and pattern. The perfect coffee table, ottoman, bench at the end of a bed, or ...
Sheepskin
$1,000 / item
H 34.26 in W 21.26 in D 29.14 in
Casbah Chair in Black Iron - Leather Mexican Contemporary Design Nomade Atelier
By Nomade Atelier
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The casbah chair by Nomade Atelier, inspired by Lazlo Moholy-Nagy´s photograms, is all about linear balance, gravity and angular movement. Another version of this chair is in complex...
Metal
Concrete Barchan Planter by OPIARY (L58", W32", H14")
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, ...
Cement
$10,660 / item
H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Primal lounge chair (2024) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired statement piece, crafted with sculptural presence and rich material contrast. Upholstered in black leather, the ...
Brass
Andre Arbus Cabinet with Vitrine
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco cabinet with vitrine. Rosewood with beveled glass sliding doors and bronze mounts, circa 1938.
Rosewood
Panton Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Highland, IN
The Panton chair is an important icon of modern design and has a fascinating history as Verner Panton experimented with a variety of materials to best realize the design. The most co...
Paint, Foam
$21,792
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Turin, Turin
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Metal
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.