$7,500
H 37.5 in W 37.5 in D 39.5 in
Karate Airborne, Michel Cadestin White Boucle Fiberglass Chair, France, 1970s
By Michel Cadestin
Located in New York, NY
Karate Airborne, Michel Cadestin Wool Boucle and leather swivel fiberglass chair, France, 1970s.
Leather, Mohair, Fiberglass
$4,133
H 35.83 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
Karate Armchair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable space age "Karate" armchair by the french designer Michel Cadestin, manufactured by Airborne (France) during the 70's.
Metal
$7,000 / set
H 35 in W 38 in D 38 in
Rare 'Karate' Swiveling Fiberglass Shell Chair by Michel Cadestin
By Michel Cadestin, Airborne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 'Karate' swiveling fiberglass shell chair by Michel Cadestin.
Iron
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 37.8 in D 35.44 in
Space Age 'Karate' Swiveling Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Michel Cadestin
By Michel Cadestin
Located in PEGO, Alicante
Rare pair (priced INDIVIDUALLY) of 'Karate' swiveling fiberglass shell chairs by Michel Cadestin.
Fabric, Fiberglass
Pair of Michel Cadestin "Karate" Lounge Chairs by Airborne
Located in Highland, IN
These wonderful lounge chairs by Michel Cadestin for Airborne have a character all their own. The molded fiberglass shells are white and the upholstery is a dark olive green faux ost...
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Michael Cadestin Karate Lounge Chair with Ottoman for Airborne
By Michel Cadestin, Airborne International
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning "Karate" lounge chair by Michael Cadestin for Airborne.
Fiberglass
Michel Cadestin Karate Velvet Lounge Chair for Airborne, 1968
By Michel Cadestin, Airborne International
Located in Munich, DE
A stunning "Karate" lounge chair by Michael Cadestin for Airborne.
Velvet, Fiberglass
Sold
H 35.04 in W 37.01 in D 35.44 in
Michel Cadestin ‘Karate’ lounge chair and ottoman for Airborne, France 1970s
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Sittard, LI
Iconic space age 'Karate' lounge chair with matching ottoman. Designed by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France 1970s.
Metal
Sold
H 33.86 in W 37.8 in D 36.62 in
Karate Fiberglass Shell Lounge Chair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, 1970s
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Lisboa, PT
Overall, the Karate Chair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne is a true masterpiece of design.
Iron
Sold
H 35 in W 37 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Michel Cadestin Karate Lounge Chairs Ottoman Airborne
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a spectacular pair of Michel Cadestin "Karate" style lounge chairs and matching ottoman, on fiberglass bases, by Airborne, circa 1970s.
Fiberglass
Sold
H 36.23 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
‘Karate’ Lounge Chair in Fiberglass and Cognac Leather for Airborne Internationa
By Airborne International, Michel Cadestin
Located in Voorburg, NL
This lounge chair, referred to as the "Karate" chair, is made of a white molded fiberglass shell with a swiveling base.
Leather, Fiberglass
French Modern Karate Chair By Michel Cadestin
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern Karate Chairs By Michel Cadestin Stunning French Modern Michel Cadestin for Airborne Karate lounge chair.
Fiberglass, Velvet
A Pair of "Karaté" Airborne Armchairs
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Paris, FR
"Karaté" model, circa 1970 by Michel Cadestin, fiberglass hull painted white, topped with foam and covered with blue padded leatherette, chrome-tubular steel base.
Foam
Sold
H 33.86 in W 68.9 in D 37.41 in
Michel Cadestin "Karate" Chairs and Sofa for Airborne International
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Paris, FR
Mid-Century Modern "Karate" living room set designed by Michel Cadestin (b. 1942) and manufactured by Airborne International in France. It is composed of a sofa and two swivel armcha...
Fabric, Fiberglass
Michel Cadestin, Karate Chair in Fiberglass and Leather, 1970s
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Michel Cadestin for Airborne, attributed to. “Karate” chair with a white fiberglass shell with a seat and back in quilted cream leather.
Metal
Sold
H 37.5 in W 37.5 in L 37.5 in
1970s Michael Cadestin Fiberglass and Leather "Karate Lounge Chair"
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Mexico City, MX
1970s Michael Cadestin fiberglass and black leather "Karate Lounge Chair" for Airborne Manufacturer Super comfortable, this chair swivels.
Leather, Fiberglass
Michel Cadestin, Karate Chair in Fiberglass and Leather, 1970’s
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Michel Cadestin for Airborne, attributed to. “Karate” chair with a white fiberglass shell with a seat and back in quilted cream leather.
Leather, Fiberglass
Michel Cadestin "Karate" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Airborne
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific fiberglass lounge chair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne has a plush, tufted interior set within a white fiberglass body with a swivel base. Sculptural and comfortable, ...
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Sold
H 37.5 in W 37.5 in D 39.5 in
Karate Airborne, Michel Cadestin Mohair Swivel Fiberglass Chair, France, 1970s
By Michel Cadestin
Located in New York, NY
Karate Airborne, Michel Cadestin Mohair velvet swivel fiberglass chair, France, 1970s.
Leather, Mohair, Fiberglass
Pair of French Michel Cadestin for Airborne Karate Lounge Chairs
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Houston, TX
Rare pair of French Michel Cadestin for Airborne Karate lounge chairs. These shapely and extremely comfortable lounge chairs are in very good condition and date to 1968.
Fiberglass
Sold
H 37.5 in W 37.5 in D 39.5 in
Michel Cadestin Airborne Karate Fiberglass Chair Table, Green Corduroy 1970
Located in New York, NY
Michel Cadestin for Airborne Fiberglass chair with corduroy upholstery. Comes with original footrest/table Modern and cool in any decor. Heavy and very comfortable. 1970's France. ...
Cotton, Fiberglass
Pair Of French Modern Karate Chairs By Michel Cadestin
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Houston, TX
Rare pair of French Modern Michel Cadestin for Airborne Karate lounge chairs. These shapely and extremely comfortable iconic Italian lounge chairs are in very good condition and date...
Bouclé, Fiberglass
Sold
H 35 in W 37.5 in D 39 in
Michel Cadestin for Airborne White Fiberglass with Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Ferndale, MI
Michel Cadestin for Airborne of France " Karate " lounge chair with ottoman that can double as table without the cushion.
Iron
Michel Cadestin "Karate" Chair for Airborne, circa 1970s
By Michel Cadestin
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Michel Cadestin "Karate" chair for Airborne, circa 1970s Molded Fiberglass, Sandra Jordan Prima Alpaca Boucle (Color B1040 French Vanilla) Measures: 37.5 H x 37.5 W x 39.5 D inche...
Alpaca, Bouclé, Fiberglass
Sold
H 37.5 in W 37.5 in D 39.5 in
Michel Cadestin Karate x Joe Colombo Elda Chair 1970s Mashup with Ottoman
By Michel Cadestin, Joe Colombo
Located in Culver City, CA
Now, this Cadestin Karate chair is rocking the same lush upholstery style as Colombo’s Elda chair, complete with all the plush pads and luxurious feels.
Bouclé, Fiberglass
Sold
H 37.5 in W 37.5 in D 39.5 in
Michel Cadestin Karate x Joe Colombo Elda Chair 1970s Mashup with Ottoman
By Michel Cadestin, Joe Colombo
Located in Culver City, CA
This gorgeous chair is the brainchild of our gallery. After picking up a 1970s Space Age fiberglass chair designed by Michel Cadestin Karate chair, we couldn't help but notice how sl...
Bouclé, Fiberglass
Sold
H 37.5 in W 37.5 in D 39.5 in
Michel Cadestin Karate x Joe Colombo Elda Chair 1970s Mashup with Ottoman
By Michel Cadestin, Joe Colombo
Located in Culver City, CA
This one of a kind chair is the brainchild of our gallery. After picking up a 1970s space age fiberglass chair designed by Michel Cadestin Karate chair, we couldn't help but notice h...
Bouclé, Fiberglass
Sold
H 37.5 in W 37.5 in D 39.5 in
Michel Cadestin Karate x Joe Colombo Elda Chair 1970s Mashup with Ottoman
By Michel Cadestin, Joe Colombo
Located in Culver City, CA
This gorgeous chair is the brainchild of our gallery. After picking up a 1970s Space Age fiberglass chair designed by Michel Cadestin Karate chair, we couldn't help but notice how sl...
Bouclé, Fiberglass
Sold
H 37.5 in W 37.5 in D 39.5 in
Michel Cadestin Karate x Joe Colombo Elda Chair 1970s Mashup with Ottoman
By Michel Cadestin, Joe Colombo
Located in Culver City, CA
This gorgeous chair is the brainchild of our gallery. After picking up a 1970s Space Age fiberglass chair designed by Michel Cadestin Karate chair, we couldn't help but notice how sl...
Bouclé, Fiberglass
Pair of "Karate" Chairs by Michel Cadestin for Airborne
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of "Karate" chairs designed by Michel Cadestin for French furniture manufacturer Airborne C. 1970s.
Fabric, Fiberglass
Karate Chair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France, 1970
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Wilnis, UT
An eye-catching Karate Chair designed by Michel Cadestin, manufactured by Airborne in France around 1970.
Fabric, Fiberglass
Sold
H 37.5 in W 37.5 in D 39.5 in
Pair of 'Karate' Lounge Chairs by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France, 1970s
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of leather swivel lounge chairs designed by Michel Cadestin for Airborne. Leather over a fiberglass shell, loose seat cushions and sit upon an iron base. Sold and priced as a pair.
Leather, Fiberglass
Sold
H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Rare Michel Cadestin Karaté Swivel Armchair for Airborne, France, 1970s
By Michel Cadestin
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful and rare Michel Cadestin karaté swivel armchair in a very nice "Purple Rain" color, manufactured in France in 1970s by Airborne. In perfect vintage condition, the fabric is...
Velvet
Sold
H 37.41 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Michel Cadestin Fiberglass Karate Lounge Chair with New Upholstery
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Haderslev, DK
Beautiful Airborne fiberglass swivel lounge chair designed by Michel Cadestin, 1970. The chair is fully restored with high quality materials such as genuine "burned orange" leath...
Leather, Fabric, Fiberglass
Stilnovo adjustable wall light sconce, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Stilnovo adjustable wall light sconce model 2024, Italy 1950s
Chrome, Aluminum, Metal
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$14,310 / item
H 19.69 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
So Disco Modern 70's Inspired Ceramic Glass & Brass Side Table by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The So Disco side table is part of the So Disco collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured by a group of artisan in small batch production.313 The So Disco side table is en...
Brass
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Metal, Brass
$5,039 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
Trio No 3 Travertine Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Elevate your interiors with the TRIO № III beige travertine side table, featuring a smooth square oval top supported by three sculptural cylinder bases. Crafted from solid natural tr...
Travertine
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
Oval Pedestal Resin Bowl, White and Pearl by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our oval pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kitchen counter or ...
Resin
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
$6,726 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$8,408 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
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.