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Vintage 50s Boomerang Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Rome, IT
Italian-designed '' Boomerang '' Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti. This modern and playful chair exudes
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pregnant chair by Trent Jansen and Marcel Wanders for Moooi, 2008
By Trent Jansen, MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a very special, fun and playful chair. The so called 'Pregnant Chair' was designed by Trent
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Handcrafted OPUS Saddle Dining Chair by Möbius Objects
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
The Opus - a luxurious and playful chair huge on comfort. A modern design that showcases both a
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Playful H Shape Orange Velver High Backrest Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Magda chair by Pietro Franceschini
Materials: Mohair Velvet
Dimensions: W 68 x L 75 x H 60-155cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 61.03 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Playful H Shape Yellow Velvet Chair with Two Backrests by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Waldo chair by Pietro Franceschini
Materials: Mohair Velvet
Dimensions: W 60 x L 94 x H 57-93cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 37.01 in
Playful H Shape Orange Velvet Chair with Two Backrests by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Waldo chair by Pietro Franceschini
Materials: Mohair velvet
Dimensions: W 60 x L 94 x H 57-93cm
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 37.01 in
Martin Visser SE20 chair 't Spectrum Netherlands 1988
By Martin Visser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
to the design. Its a really playful chair and could act more as an art piece than an actual chair
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Playful "Pillow Sofa" by Muller Van Severen, Mint Green single seat in leather
By Muller Van Severen
Located in Barcelona, ES
into a new playful and modular system. The independent pillows are crisp and richly hued, perfect for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Polyester
H 26.78 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Unique Playful Cha-Cha-Cha' Black Marble Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Cha-Cha-Cha' stool by Pietro Franceschini
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia
Materials: Nero Marquina marble
Dimensions: W 30cm, L 30cm, H 45cm
Origin: Italy (Carrara)
Manufactu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Marble
H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Sculptural plywood Puzzle Chair by David Kawecki
By David Kawecki
Located in Kleinburg, ON
David Kawecki is a designer who creates unique and playful chairs that look like puzzles. His
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Art Deco Style Mondrian Print Velvet Upholstery Pina Chair Dining Room Chair
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
look. Practical and playful, Pina chair mondrian is essential in any modern interior design project
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 22.45 in
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Frederik Sieck
Located in Waalwijk, NL
and shape of this design make it modern and playful.
Please note that this chair is in used condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Pop Art Blue Hand Chair
Located in Tempe, AZ
A bold take on mid century design, this sculptural upholstered hand chair offers a playful
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Balloon Chair by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
designed the chair in the 1950s. The design of the lounge chair is raw, playful and embracing, appealing to
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Patricia Urquiola Trampoline Chair For Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Trampoline Chair For Cassina
A chair with a playful spirit, rounded contours
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Patricia Urquiola Trampoline Chair For Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Trampoline Chair For Cassina
A chair with a playful spirit, rounded contours
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
khodi feiz Pouf Chair Up To 8 Available
By Pierre Paulin
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Cesto, Spanish for “basket" is a playful and mobile chair in the post-modern look. Perfect for home
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Chubby Chair by Dirk Van Der Kooij in Lily Pad
Located in London, GB
From Dirk Van Der Kooij’s exceptional range. The Chubby chair is a 3D printed chair in Kooij’s
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Rue Interieure Swing Chair by Jean Pujol
Located in Brooklyn, NY
exact match for the room. Versatile and playful, the Swing chair creates the sensation that time is on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Half-Round Pod Chair with Chrome Base
Located in Chicago, IL
This playful 1970s pod chair swivels on a polished chrome base. The back of the pod is made from
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Monarch Rocking Chair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
The playful design of this rocking chair is both comfortable and striking and will add an
Category
2010s Italian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wool
Half-Round Pod Chair with Chrome Base
Located in Chicago, IL
This playful 1970s pod chair swivels on a polished chrome base. The back of the pod is made from
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Getsuen “Lily” Chair by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Almelo, NL
contrasts playfully with the chair’s firm and dramatic form, lending it a cozy, contemporary update. Mounted
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Daina-up Chair with Full Back by Fratelli Boffi
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning series of curves distinguish the elegant and playful design of this chair. Either
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Ribbon, Indoor/Outdoor Aluminum Chair by LAUN
By LAUN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simultaneously delicate and bold, the Ribbon chair is a playful addition to the LAUN catalog. The
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rendez-Vous Chair by Part Studio Atelier
Located in Geneve, CH
rectangular backrest render the whole a poetic playfulness.
The chair is a collaboration between Part and
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Carl Gustaf Hiort Wingback Chair in Red and Grey Upholstery
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
curved armrests, a buttoned back and is both playful and quirky. This chair is typical for the design of
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid Century Modern John Risley Steel Sculpture Chair
By John Risley
Located in Tulsa, OK
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- **Wire Chairs**: Risley is perhaps best known for his wire chairs, which often feature playful and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Inspo Dining Chair Upholstered Black & White Velvet Geometric Backrest
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Kiki Chair’s playful yet sophisticated silhouette makes a bold statement in any dining room.
With its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
H 35.24 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Space Age Easy Chair
Located in Puslinch, ON
A vibrant blast from the past, this eye-catching Space Age lounge chair channels the playful
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
The Generational interference Chair – Contrasting Eras in Design by Kevin K
Located in Marbella, ES
one big question using an old playful and well manufactured chair frame from the twentieth century
Category
2010s Spanish Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in
Customizable Gubi Gent Dining Chair Designed by Gamfratesi
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
the same time being gentle and embracing. The Gent Dining Chair possesses a playful balance between
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Textile
Postmodern Cotton Velvet Suh Muh Dining Chair Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
bold shapes, Malabar designers conceived a playful, artsy, and extravagant dining chair. Exclusively
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in
Art Deco Inspo Dining Chair Upholstered Dark Deep Blue Velvet Geometric Backrest
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Kiki Chair’s playful yet sophisticated silhouette makes a bold statement in any dining room.
With its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
H 35.24 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
21st Century WEENball Chair by Alex Brokamp and Madsteez
Located in Dubai, AE
The WEENball chair is a playful functional conversation piece for the home. The chair is inspired
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Glass
Lounge Chair BUN by WOO
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
BUN Lounge Chair – A Playful Fusion of Design and Comfort
What if furniture could be as soft and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lounge Chair BUN by WOO
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
BUN Lounge Chair – A Playful Fusion of Design and Comfort
What if furniture could be as soft and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lounge Chair BUN by WOO
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
BUN Lounge Chair – A Playful Fusion of Design and Comfort
What if furniture could be as soft and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lounge Chair BUN by WOO
By Dmitriy Kozinenko
Located in Kyiv, UA
BUN Lounge Chair – A Playful Fusion of Design and Comfort
What if furniture could be as soft and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Innovative Chair – Fluid Design with Lighting Reflections and Bold Color Options
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Inspired by the graceful movements of a fish, the Innovative Chair showcases a playful, upside-down
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 32 in W 21 in D 19.25 in
Innovative Chair – Fluid Design with Lighting Reflections and Bold Color Options
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Inspired by the graceful movements of a fish, the Innovative Chair showcases a playful, upside-down
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 32 in W 21 in D 19.25 in
Innovative Chair – Fluid Design with Lighting Reflections and Bold Color Options
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Inspired by the graceful movements of a fish, the Innovative Chair showcases a playful, upside-down
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 32 in W 21 in D 19.25 in
Innovative Chair – Fluid Design with Lighting Reflections and Bold Color Options
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Inspired by the graceful movements of a fish, the Innovative Chair showcases a playful, upside-down
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 32 in W 21 in D 19.25 in
Innovative Chair – Fluid Design with Lighting Reflections and Bold Color Options
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Inspired by the graceful movements of a fish, the Innovative Chair showcases a playful, upside-down
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 32 in W 21 in D 19.25 in
Innovative Chair – Fluid Design with Lighting Reflections and Bold Color Options
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Inspired by the graceful movements of a fish, the Innovative Chair showcases a playful, upside-down
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 32 in W 21 in D 19.25 in
Innovative Chair – Fluid Design with Lighting Reflections and Bold Color Options
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Inspired by the graceful movements of a fish, the Innovative Chair showcases a playful, upside-down
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 32 in W 21 in D 19.25 in
Innovative Chair – Fluid Design with Lighting Reflections and Bold Color Options
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Inspired by the graceful movements of a fish, the Innovative Chair showcases a playful, upside-down
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 32 in W 21 in D 19.25 in
Innovative Chair – Fluid Design with Lighting Reflections and Bold Color Options
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Inspired by the graceful movements of a fish, the Innovative Chair showcases a playful, upside-down
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 32 in W 21 in D 19.25 in
Innovative Chair – Fluid Design with Lighting Reflections and Bold Color Options
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Inspired by the graceful movements of a fish, the Innovative Chair showcases a playful, upside-down
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 32 in W 21 in D 19.25 in
Midcentury Chair by Kovona in Leatherette and Chrome, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Kovona
Located in Zohor, SK
in original faux leather in beige color. Beautiful and playful items with interesting details. Chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30.32 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Postmodern Vintage Rattan Six Dining Chairs by Borek Sipek Czech Republic 1988
By B. Sipek
Located in Vienna, AT
lacquered. Stable and sturdy, the chairs work perfect for indoor and at your patio.
This set of six playful
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Wicker
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 29.73 in
Blue pantonic 5010 Chair by Verner Panton for studio HAG, Denmark 1992
By Verner Panton, Studio Hag
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Danish designer Verner Panton is well known for his color- and playful designs. This cantilevered
Category
1990s Danish Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 36.23 in W 18.12 in D 14.57 in
Postmodern Kurt Thut Dietiker White + Black Chair, 80s--1 Piece (5 avail)
By Kurt Thut
Located in Basel, BS
design. This combination further enhances the chair's playfulness and daring nature.
Overall, the 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Brass and Velvet Italian Chairs in the Style of the 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
A striking pair of Italian side chairs with a gracefully tapered brass frame and sculptural ladder
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Postmodern Black and Wood Chairs by Kurt Thut for Dietiker, 1980s
By Kurt Thut
Located in Basel, BS
's unconventional design. This combination further enhances the chair's playfulness and daring nature.
Overall, the
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Set of 4 Rendez-Vous Chairs by Part Studio Atelier
Located in Geneve, CH
rectangular backrest render the whole a poetic playfulness.
The chair is a collaboration between PART and
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Post Modern DIA Purple Abstract Fabric Cantilever Rolling Dining Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 6 DIA cantilever dining chairs. A wonderful set of playful post modern chairs. These
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Polyester
H 38.5 in W 20 in D 24 in
L'INSOLENTE Contemporary Chair in Oak and Pink Velvet by Alexandre Ligios
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
L'INSOLENTE Chair by Alexandre Ligios, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Oak and velvet.
W 17.7" x D
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 33.5 in W 17.7 in D 19.7 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the playful chair you’re looking for. Each playful chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 1128 options for an antique or vintage playful chair now, or shop our selection of 1092 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the playful chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A playful chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one playful chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Playful Chair?
The average selling price for a playful chair at 1stDibs is $3,778, while they’re typically $14 on the low end and $108,337 for the highest priced.
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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.
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