$4,960Sale Price|20% Off
Mod Fiberglass "Castle Chair" Sculpture Lounge Chair by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage lounge chair from the 1970s draws inspiration from Wendell Castle's iconic castle chair, showcasing his mastery of organic, sculptural design. Crafted in vibrant orange ...
Plastic
Up to 8 Very Rare Brutalist Austrian Stacking Chairs, 1970s
By Günther Domenig
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Very rare brutalist stacking chairs by Austrian Architect Prof. Gunther Domenig. There were only about 300 chairs produced in total. Priced and sold indiviually. Up to 8 chairs avai...
Fiberglass, Plastic, Textile
Set of 6 Modern Steelcase Orange Node Task Chairs w/Work Surface & 5 Prong Base
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
This is a set of SIX Node Task Chairs by Steelcase comprised of a bright and fabulous orange molded plastic seat, a wonderful white molded plastic work surface held by a black metal ...
Metal
Set of 6 Stackable Chairs, Design by Preben Fabricius, by Interplast, Germany
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This chair design by Preben Fabricius was manufactured by Interplast in Germany in the 1970s. The stackable chairs are made of glass-fibre reinforced plastic and show signs of wear d...
Plastic, Fiberglass
Outdoor Use Sway 9030 Polyethylene Lounge Chair by LOOPE
Located in Geneve, CH
Sway 9030 Polyethylene Lounge Chair by LOOPE Dimensions: D 185 x W 67 x H 72 cm. Materials: Pure UV-stabilized polyethylene Available in many colors. LOOPE is a Polish brand pionee...
Plastic
Pair of Seventies Sectional Cushions Slipper Chairs - France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970s lounge chairs with sectional seat cushions. The cushions are made of four sections connected by straps with buckles. The frame consists of a plastic base upholstered in...
Upholstery, Velvet, Plastic
Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli 'Sistema 61' Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 'Sistema 61' pair of lounge chairs with ottoman, fabric, plastic, Italy, 1973 In the realm of 1970s design, the Sistema 61 emerges as a strik...
Fabric, Plastic
Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni
Located in New York, NY
It is decorated in a bright orange rubberized plastic upholstery reflecting its pop culture energy and hip styling.
Plastic, Rubber
$780Sale Price|35% Off
Chair red fabric chair Christian Ghion Y2K style design space age
By Idée Japan, Christian Ghion, Marc Newson
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Swivel red fabric chair. Christian Ghion designed it in the late 90s for Idee Japan. It's the style in Y2K interior and design. Also really great example in that era.
Steel
1958 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Shell Chair w/ Chrome H Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 1958. The chairs are comprised of fiberglass shells in orange atop a steel chrome H-base.
Steel
1960 Herman Miller Eames DAX Dining Arm Shell Chair in Parchment Fiberglass
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a DAX fiberglass dining chair, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1960. The design incor...
Steel
2022 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Pink Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in 2022. The chairs feature upholst...
Steel
1962 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DSR Fiberglass Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames DSR Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1951 for Herman Miller. These particular examples date to 1962. These chairs feature molded fiberglass she...
Steel
Italian Chrome Plated Metal & Red Polyurethane dining Chairs, '90s, Set of 5
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This set i scomposed by 5 dining chairs. Chrome plated metal legs with 4 slats. Plastic feet. Monocoque seat in red soft polyurethane. Good condition: oxidation patina on the legs un...
Metal, Chrome
1998 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Dining / Side Chair, Model 3107
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a series 7 stacking side chair, Model 3107, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. These examples date to 1998. The listed price includes one chair, and we have ...
Steel
White Resin Plastic and Orange Velvet Club Chairs Armchairs, 1960
Located in Roma, Lazio
Midcentury design for an armchair out of the ordinary, dressed in a bright and exhilarating Orange velvet. Crazy about the orange color of this beautiful velvet fabric. Strong contra...
Velvet, Resin
$4,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Large Set of 17 Postmodern 1980s Vintage Nils Gammelgaard for Ikea Colorful "Ted
By Anonima Castelli, IKEA, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Basel, BS
Very rare opportunity to have 17 of these wonderful 1980s Nils Gaamelgaard for Ikea chairs as a large set, in RARE colors all together! Sold here as a set. Cushions will be provided...
Metal
Space Age Plastic Four Vintage Orange Children Stacking Chairs 1970s Casalino
By Alexander Begge
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age set of four vintage space age orange children stacking chairs or chairs designed by Alexander Begge Germany 1970s and executed by Casala Germany 1977.
Plastic
$566Sale Price|20% Off
Modus Office Chair by Osvaldo Borsani, Aluminum & Wool, 1970s Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Off white plastic office swivel chair with orange/red wool fabric resting on an aluminium base with the original castors which functions well.
Aluminum
Vitra Hula Hoop Chair by Philippe Starck: Steel & Fabric Design
By Philippe Starck
Located in Alpha, NJ
This chair is in good condition. Occasional scuffs and faint nicks along edges. Few areas of faint discoloration to fabric seat. Otherwise, chair presents well.
Steel
Italian modern salmon pink leather swivel office chair by Eames for ICF, 1970s
By ICF Group, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern salmon pink leather swivel office chair by Eames for ICF, 1970s Swivel office chair or armchair with wheels. The seat and back are covered in warm salmon pink leather ...
Metal
2014 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Arm Chair in Peach Fabric 5x Available
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair with Swivel Base, originally designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in 2014. The desi...
Steel
2017 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Desk Chair with Pneumatic Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Armless Desk Chairs with swivel bases, originally designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in 201...
Steel
Mid Century Charles Pollock Style Steelcase Rolling Office Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Charles Pollock Style Steelcase Rolling Office Chair. Measures 24" in width, 24" in depth and 36" in height. Seat height is 19" and armheight 27.5". Seat interior width i...
Chrome
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair w/ Pneumatic Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chair, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This example was produced in the 2010s. Th...
Aluminum, Steel
2014 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs in Tan Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames Aluminum Group Management Desk Chairs, model EA335, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. These particular examples date to 2014. Th...
Aluminum, Steel
Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket
By Herman Miller, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and extremely rare pair of early 1960s caramel leather Eames DAX armchairs. A very special collaborative pair between Herman Miller and Vitra, these stunning armchairs wor...
Chrome
Mid-Century Robin Day Inspired Red Plastic Stacking Arm Chairs
By Robin Day
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Mid-Century red plastic stacking arm chairs inspired by Robin Day's iconic designs for British institutional furniture. Each chair features molded acrylic shell seating with e...
Metal
Mixed Colour Chair From "Platubo" series, Recycled Plastic, Youngmin Kang, 1S1T
By Youngmin Kang
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mixed Colour Chair From "Platubo" series Manufactured by 1S1T Produced for Side Gallery Seoul (Korea), 2021 Recycled plastic Measurements 45 cm x 65 cm x 50 cm (seat height) 90 cm t...
Plastic
$4,130Sale Price|30% Off
Galassia lounge chair in leather & plastic by F. Buzzi for Brunati, Italy 1970
By Franco Buzzi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Galassia armchair designed by Ferdinando Buzzi for Ferruccio Brunati , 70s. Structure in shockproof polystyrene and plastic coating, seat in leather. A valid testimony of the first t...
Leather, Plastic
1975 Set of Three Herman Miller Eames Arm Shell Chairs PAC w/ Red/Orange Shells
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
They were obtained from ALMA College in Maine. The chairs are comprised of a fiberglass reinforced by plastic shells upholstered in an orange fabric atop a cast aluminum four star ba...
Aluminum
1975 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair in Orange Fabric
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This example was produced in 1975. The design features legs of polished tubular stainl...
Steel
$1,377Sale Price|33% Off
Italian Eames style Swivel Arm Chair Charles Pollock for Comforto Orange Fabric
By Comforto, Charles Pollock
Located in Markington, GB
Italian executive armchair by Charles Pollock for Comforto, stunning orange fabric swivel desk chair, This plastic / metal framed chair is in very good vintage condition, A classic c...
Metal
2004 Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chair in Orange with Upholstery
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Mandarin Chairs, originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA C. 2004. The chairs are comprised of sculptural...
Steel
1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Orange w/ Upholstery
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Postmodern “Mandarin” armchair, initially designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in 1986. These examples date to the 1990s, and the listed price includes one chair. We h...
Steel
Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Rusty Orange by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tribute to the city of Venice in a chair for both the table and the living room, which combines classic lines with comfort. Venice is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural 3 Lounge Chairs by Solair "Motel Chairs " Canada
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 3 original Solair Motel Chairs in a vibrant orange with a black iron frame. One of the chairs has a crack on the back portion of a chair. Very minor, Pictured. Its n...
Iron
2020s Iskos Berlin for Muuto Fiber Dining Arm Chair with Swivel Base in Leather
By Iskos-Berlin, Muuto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Fiber Armchair, originally designed by Iskos-Berlin for Muuto in 2014. This particular example was produced by Muuto in Denmark in the 2020s. The chair is comprised of an u...
Aluminum
Promotional Mini Up Chair by Gaetano Pesce 2005
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very cool and extraordinarily rare promotional item by Gaetano Pesce for the 2005 Milan Triennale and Macef, the International Home Show. With an included insert that reads "Lavia...
Plastic
C. 1953 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Zenith MAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an early Pair of MAX Armchairs, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1953. This particular pair of chairs was produced by Zenith and Herman Miller in the USA in ca....
Steel
1960s Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Back Executive Arm Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare pair of Saarinen Executive Chairs, Model 68 UPC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These examples date to the 1960s. The listed price includes th...
Steel
Danish Mid-Century Swivel Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen, Orange
By Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century rolling / swivel office chair with a U-shaped back and orange fabric seat and back upholstery, supported by a matte silver metal frame and pedestal base with four ...
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.